The Indian Taj settles into two listed monuments on Wale Street, between Parliament and Company's Garden.
Taj Cape Town
From
119.787 €
“Two historic buildings connected by a glass footbridge, rooftop pool facing Table Mountain.”
Le Taj Cape Town occupies two 19th-century buildings, one neoclassical, the other Art deco, connected by a contemporary footbridge. We sleep in high-ceilinged rooms, waxed parquet, revisited colonial furniture, Indian marble bathrooms. The rooftop pool offers a direct view of Table Mountain, towel service and fresh juices all day. The Jiva spa offers Ayurvedic treatments, hammam, sauna, double cabins. The Mint restaurant serves Indo-Cape Townian fusion cuisine, well-stocked South African wine list. From 120 € a night, a rare rate for a historic 5★ in the heart of the centre. We recommend the mountain-side rooms, calmer than those on Wale Street ✨
Who is it for?
Who we recommend it to
We recommend the Taj to travellers seeking historic roots without sacrificing modern comfort. The hotel suits couples on a cultural city break, businessmen between meetings at Parliament, lovers of colonial architecture. Families appreciate the connecting rooms and rooftop pool, yet the clientele remains mostly adult, aged 35 to 60.
The building
Architecture and interiors
The Taj Cape Town unites two listed buildings: the former Standard Bank (1806), neoclassical façade in Table Mountain sandstone, and the Caledon building (1930), Art deco lines, projecting bay windows. Interiors restored in 2010, blend of Doric columns, original mouldings, contemporary Indian furniture, Hermès fabrics. Rooms range from 28 to 85 m², ceiling height 3.20 m in the historic wing. The glass footbridge on the second floor links the two wings, plunging view over the inner garden.
At the table
Restaurants, bar, service
The Mint restaurant occupies the former banking hall, marble columns, original glass roof, open kitchen. Indo-Cape Townian fusion menu: revisited bobotie, kingklip curry, springbok tandoori. Continental and Indian buffet breakfast, dosas made to order. The Twankey Bar serves cocktails and tapas until midnight, club armchairs, wall library, local crowd after 22h. 24-hour room service, simplified menu after midnight.
Highlights
- Two buildings listed as historic monuments (1806 and 1930) connected by glass footbridge
- Heated rooftop pool with panoramic view of Table Mountain
- 1 000 m² Jiva Spa: Ayurvedic treatments, hammam, sauna, yoga room
- Mint restaurant: Indo-Cape Townian fusion, chef Ananda Solomon, 300-reference cellar
- Wale Street location: Parliament 200 m away, V&A Waterfront 2 km
Location & access
Where the hotel sits in Cape Town
The Taj Cape Town stands on Wale Street, historic artery between Parliament and Company's Garden. Long Street (bars, restaurants) three minutes on foot, V&A Waterfront ten minutes by car. Cape Town railway station 800 m away, international airport 22 km (30 minutes off-peak). The district is administrative by day, quiet in the evening, very safe with private patrols. Adderley Street (metro, shops) two streets away, Castle of Good Hope five minutes on foot.
Good to know
Before you book
- Parking
- 24-hour valet, secure underground parking, 15 € / night.
- Pool
- Rooftop, heated, open 6h–21h year-round, loungers, towel service.
- Spa
- Jiva Spa open 9h–21h, reservations advised, treatments 60–120 min.
- Wi-Fi
- Free throughout the hotel, fibre optic, high speed.
- Children
- Welcome, free cots, children's menu at the restaurant, babysitting on request.
- Pets
- Not accepted.
Facilities
1 pool
Non-smoking rooms
Fitness centre
Free Wi-Fi connection
Spa and wellness centre
Parking
Room service
Facilities for disabled guests
Restaurant
Wi-Fi available everywhere
Family rooms
Location
Where Taj Cape Town is located
Exact address
Taj Cape Town
Address
1 Wale Street
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