We stayed at Kloof Street Hotel and found it to be a mixed experience. The location is right in the heart of Cape Town’s main street, which is great for access to bars, restaurants and the general buzz of the city. But that convenience comes with a major drawback: it gets loud, especially in the early hours. If you’re a light sleeper, this is worth knowing in advance because the noise does carry into the rooms.
The rooms themselves were much smaller than expected based on the photos. They’re clean and modern, but definitely compact, which made the stay feel a little tighter than anticipated. Another ongoing frustration was the ironing situation. Each time you need an iron or ironing board, you have to call down and request one—there are none kept in the rooms. Not only can it take a long time for one to be brought up, but you’ll then get a call asking for it back almost immediately, as if you’re borrowing something rare and highly sought after.
Breakfast was also on the lean side. The buffet is fine if you’re not fussy, but the selection is limited and doesn’t match the standard you’d expect for the price.
Overall, the hotel is stylish and perfectly placed for exploring Cape Town, but the noise, small rooms, and lack of convenience around basic amenities made the stay feel less smooth than it could have been.