Hotel Sky Cape Town

Women keep coming back to the rooftop pool and the mountain-to-harbour views, and the walk to the V&A waterfront is short. The lifts are genuinely painful, with long waits reported consistently, so factor that into every trip up to your room.

• The rooftop pools and city views as standout features, with one describing the finish as very Las Vegas style.
• One reviewer noted the air-conditioning display was too bright and needed to be covered at night, though the room itself was comfortable and well-appointed.
• A reviewer who visited for a celebration noted staff added thoughtful personal touches that went beyond standard service.
• Inconsistent housekeeping, including a wait of a full day for clean towels and being charged for drinking water after declining daily housekeeping.
• The lifts as a serious practical issue, with one estimating up to 20 minutes per trip due to frequent stops at every floor.
• The lift system draws repeated criticism, with guests reporting very long waits and the lifts stopping at every floor including for staff movement between floors.
• Some rooms show signs of wear including peeling wallpaper, and rooms have been described as small, though beds and linens were noted as comfortable and clean.
• Water replenishment is not automatic, and at least one guest reported being charged for drinking water during a no-housekeeping stay.
• The rooftop pools, bar, and restaurant offer mountain, harbour, and city views that multiple reviewers highlighted as a genuine highlight of the property.
• The hotel is centrally located with the V&A Waterfront described as a short walk away and the CBD close by.

A read of 2,706 guest reviews. These reviews do not record who wrote them, so nothing here is attributed to women.