Occupying two historic buildings, it retains the architecture and many meticulously restored interior features of the original South African Reserve Bank and the old BoE building – formerly the Temple Chambers, built in 1890. Seventeen new storeys house suites, guestrooms and residences with magnificent views of the Mother City and the iconic Table Mountain.

The Taj’s doors open to a precinct that includes the national and provincial parliaments, Government Avenue leading through the 350-year-old Company Gardens from St George’s Cathedral, the cosmopolitan crafts of St George’s Mall and Greenmarket Square and a diversity of culture, art, entertainment and cuisine.

The development is a 50/50 joint venture between city centre property investor Eurocape, and Tata’s Indian Hotels company, which owns Taj Hotels, Resorts and Palaces. Taj is one of Asia’s largest hotel companies and for over 100 years it has been creating, enhancing and caring for landmark properties around the world. Its portfolio currently comprises some 80 hotels including 15 international hotels in the Maldives, Malaysia, the United Kingdom, the United States, Australia, the Middle East, Sri Lanka, Bhutan and now South Africa.

The 166-room Taj Cape Town offers selection of 11 room types. These include a two-bedroom, split-level Presidential Suite and 10 Heritage Suites. The Taj Club floor with its private lounge is served by a dedicated butler team, providing breakfast and evening canapés and cocktails. Within the restored historic buildings there are 20 Heritage Luxury rooms, with mountain views and a further 10 overlooking the city. The 17 new floors accommodate rooms with panoramic views of Table Mountain or the City. All the Tower rooms have a walk-out balcony.

The rooms combine old-world quality and modern amenities. As well as the gamut of facilities that guests would expect in a five-star hotel room such as a mini-bar, safe, voicemail and international plug sockets, standard features include high-speed wireless internet, an iPod docking station and charger, an internet-enabled television and a work station with a multi-media hub so laptops can be interfaced with the television.

The first floor of the BoE building, with its large sash windows looking out on St George’s Cathedral, the Company Gardens and the Provincial Legislature, houses the banqueting and meeting rooms. Here the magnificent interiors have been restored to their original opulence, which is now complemented by state-of-the-art technology. There are eight meeting rooms, the largest of which is able to comfortably host a banquet for 110 guests. Two others can accommodate up to sixty delegates each. Two smaller rooms can seat 30 or 50 people respectively. In addition there are two boardrooms and a business centre.

The rooms combine old-world quality and modern amenities. As well as the gamut of facilities that guests would expect in a five-star hotel room, such as a mini-bar, safe, voicemail and international plug sockets, standard features include high-speed wireless internet, an iPod docking station and charger, an internet-enabled television and a work station with a multi-media hub so laptops can be interfaced with the television.

The Taj Cape Town also features a Grand Jiva Spa, the internationally renowned health spa that offers a range of luxurious skincare and beauty therapies. Moreover, the hotel’s banqueting rooms and conference centre cater for sophisticated private and business functions, and offer 5-star catering an amenities for up to 110 guests.

Book your suite at the Taj Cape Town today
Check room availability now to book your suite at the Taj Cape Town hotel, the newest luxury 5-star hotel in the city centre. Alternatively, learn more about the hotel experiences you’ll enjoy at the Taj Cape Town, which include fine dining, rejuvenation and banqueting.

Kindly note that these Stay Pay deals are now available over the dates of 24 December 2010 until 5 January 2011.

Check In – Check Out
Check in time is 1400 hrs. Check-out time is 1200 hrs.
For early check in after 6 am or late departures up to 6 pm, a complimentary day use room can be provided at no charge (subject to availability) and luggage stored.
Early check in (after 6 am) or late check out (up to 6 pm) will be charged 50% of one night’s bed and breakfast rate, after which an additional nights room charge will be levied.
Guaranteed early check in or late check out will be subject to one full night’s bed & breakfast rate.

Extra Person, Child & Family Policy
A third adult can be accommodated in many rooms and all suites (except superior and some luxury rooms) with an extra fold away bed at a cost of ZAR600 inclusive of breakfast.
Infants below 3 years will be provided with a cot at no extra charge.
One additional child between the ages of 3 to 12 years can be accommodated in many rooms and all suites with a fold away bed at a cost of ZAR450 per room per night on a bed & breakfast basis.
In cases where there are 2 children between the ages of 3 to 12 years, one child will be accommodated as above and the second child will need to share the bed with the parents.
Children up to the age of 18 years accompanying parents, can avail of a second room at a 50% discount on the room rate.
This offer can be combined with the Early Bird offer, but not the Free Night offer.
Offer valid for the entire duration of the rates above except 24th December 2010 to 5th January 2011 and World Cup - 9th June to 12th July 2010.
The Hotel Management may request proof of age.

Complimentary City Shuttles
All guests can avail of a complimentary regular shuttle to key city V&A Waterfront points between 8am and 8pm.
Guests staying in either a Taj Club room or a Suite can avail of a complimentary drop / pick up at their convenience, anywhere within
the city (within a 10 km radius), between 8am and 8pm.

Peak Periods:
24th December 2010 to 5th January 2011, and, World Cup Soccer 9th June to 12th July 2010
A minimum stay of 3 nights is required for stays during Festive Peak and the World Cup periods.
All arrivals between 24th December 2010 to 5th January 2011 and during the World Cup (9th June 2010 to 12th July 2010), will be secured against a 100% non-refundable payment to made at least 40 days prior to arrival.

Payment Policy:
Full payment needs to be paid 40 days prior before guest check in, unless the booking is made within 40 days prior to arrival, where the full prepayment must be made on confirmation of the reservation.

Cancellation Policy:
24th Dec 2009/10 to 05th Jan 2010/11:
Within 14 days of arrival - One night accommodation charged
Within 3 days – Full stay (100%) will be charged

World Cup (9th June to 12th July 2010):
Within 14 days – Full stay (100%) will be charged

Rest of the Year:
Within 3 days of arrival - One nights accommodation charge. Refunds are subject to a 10% administration fee.

No Shows:
Cancellation fee equivalent to full stay (100%) will be charged