The following post is by Marosane Hutchinson, Booking Agent at TravelGround.com.

The Portswood Hotel is just minutes away from the world famous V&A Waterfront and is part of Cape Town’s colonial history.  The restaurant and lobby of the hotel is build over the original well and holding cells of prisoners en-route to Robben Island some 300 years ago.  The hotel is adjacent to The Commodore Hotel and is slightly smaller, but in no way any less luxurious and sophisticated that its sister hotel.  When entering the hotel, you are immediately greeted by friendly staff and feel right at home!  Rich in South Africa’s unique culture, The Portswood is something to experience for any traveler.

Luxurious bedrooms:

With 103 cosy double rooms, of which 1 is wheelchair friendly, one can expect the following facilities:  King size beds, air-conditioning, working desk with international plug fittings, honesty bar, coffee & tea making facilities, 24 hour room service as well as a LCD TV with DSTV.  All bedrooms have their own en-suite bathroom with bath and shower over bath.  All rooms have access to complimentary Wi-Fi internet.

Hotel Facilities:

The hotel boasts with its own restaurant which specialises in Cape Malay meals and, apparently, if you want to experience true Cape Malay meals, the Quaterdeck at The Portswood Hotel is the place to be.  The cosy restaurant leads to a courtyard overlooking the sparking pool where you can enjoy a sundowner while reading your favourite book.  There is also a cocktail bar for some delicious cocktails.

For the business traveler, you have access to a business centre, fully equipped with Wi-Fi as well as ethernet cable internet and a printer/scanner/fax where you can prepare your presentations for that important business meeting.  You also have access to a 10-seater boardroom – which was one of the holding cells where they held prisoners en-route to Robben Island – for private business meetings and undercover, secure parking for your vehicle.

Conclusion:

Even though this hotel is a lot smaller than its sister hotel, The Commodore, it is rich in culture and you get to experience something of the history of Cape Town, which makes this the perfect base for the tourist to explore the beauty of Cape Town.  For the business traveler, the facilities available at The Portswood make it the perfect stay-over for your business travels.  With friendly staff and service, you will not be disappointed by booking your place at The Portswood Hotel.

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The Portswood Hotel – “A Piece of Cape Town’s History”