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Hollow on the Square City Hotel

4.0 star property
Upscale hotel, walk to Greenmarket Square

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Hollow on the Square City Hotel

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Bar (on property)
Breakfast, lunch and dinner served
In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes
Breakfast, lunch and dinner served
Reception hall

Overview of Hollow on the Square City Hotel

Reviews
8.0

Very good

Popular amenities

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  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • RestaurantRestaurantRestaurant
  • BarBarBar

Check out the area

Map
9 Ryk Tulbagh Square, Hans Strydom Ave, Cape Town, Western Cape, 8001
  • Popular LocationLong Street2 min walk
  • Popular LocationCape Town International Convention Centre5 min walk
  • Popular LocationCape Town Cruise Terminal3 min drive
  • AirportCape Town (CPT-Cape Town Intl.)15 min drive
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Room options

Deluxe Double

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
Renovated in 2019
Blackout drapes/curtains
Rainfall showerhead
Separate bathtub and shower
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

Deluxe Single

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
Renovated in 2019
Blackout drapes/curtains
Rainfall showerhead
Separate bathtub and shower
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

Standard Double Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
Renovated in 2019
Blackout drapes/curtains
Rainfall showerhead
Separate bathtub and shower
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Standard Single

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
Renovated in 2019
Blackout drapes/curtains
Rainfall showerhead
Separate bathtub and shower
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the area

Cape Town

Hollow on the Square City Hotel is located in Cape Town City Centre, a neighborhood in Cape Town, and is in a shopping district and near a boardwalk/promenade. Travelers who have shopping on the agenda can visit St. Georges Mall and Greenmarket Square, while those looking for another kind of activity may want to check out Table Mountain Aerial Cableway. Cape Town International Convention Centre and Bo Kaap Museum are two other places to visit that come recommended. Looking to get your feet wet? Scuba diving, snorkeling and water skiing adventures can be found near the property.

What's nearby

  • Long Street - 2 min walk
  • Greenmarket Square - 5 min walk
  • Cape Town International Convention Centre - 5 min walk
  • Two Oceans Aquarium - 3 min drive
  • Cape Town Cruise Terminal - 3 min drive

Getting around

  • Esplanade Station - 3 min drive
  • Cape Town Station - 7 min walk
  • Cape Town Intl. Airport (CPT) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • Park Inn Foreshore Sun Roof - 2 min walk
  • Seattle Coffee Company - 3 min walk
  • The Food Lover's Market - 2 min walk
  • Vida E Caffè - 2 min walk
  • Burger King - 3 min walk

About this property

Hollow on the Square City Hotel

Upscale hotel revitalized in 2019 and located near Greenmarket Square
Located close to Cape Town International Convention Centre and St. Georges Mall, Hollow on the Square City Hotel provides a terrace, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a bar. The on-site restaurant, Eighty Ate Squared, offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), self parking (surcharge), and a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Luggage storage, smoke-free premises, and an elevator
  • Multilingual staff
Room features
All 50 rooms feature comforts such as laptop-compatible safes and laptop-friendly workspaces, as well as thoughtful touches like free WiFi and air conditioning.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and separate tubs/showers
  • 32-inch LCD TVs with satellite channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, mini fridges, and electric kettles

Languages

Afrikaans, English, Xhosa, Zulu

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge) from 7:00 AM to 10:30 PM on request
  • Area shuttle (surcharge) up to 1 km
  • Beach shuttle (surcharge)
  • Shopping center shuttle (surcharge)
  • Secured, uncovered self parking on site (ZAR 75 per day)
  • Limited onsite parking

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 6:30 AM–10:00 AM for a fee: ZAR 200 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Eighty Ate Squared

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • 1 building
  • 4 floors
  • Built in 2000
  • Renovated entire property - March 2019
  • Smoke-free property
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Electrical adapters
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Phone
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 12 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately ZAR 200 per person
  • Airport shuttle fee: ZAR 900 per room (roundtrip)
  • Uncovered self parking fee: ZAR 75 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, and a first aid kit

We should mention

A car is not required for transportation to and from this property

National rating

Quality Graded by the Tourism Grading Council of South Africa (TGCSA) – South Africa's official quality assurance organization.

Property is also known as

Hollow Square Cape Town
Hollow Square Hotel
Hollow Square Hotel Cape Town
Hollow On The Square Cape Town City Hotel South Africa
Hollow on the Square
Hollow On The Square City
Hollow on the Square City Hotel Hotel
Hollow on the Square City Hotel Cape Town
Hollow on the Square City Hotel Hotel Cape Town

Frequently asked questions

Is Hollow on the Square City Hotel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Hollow on the Square City Hotel?

As of Apr 23, 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hollow on the Square City Hotel on Apr 29, 2024 start from CA $101.44, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Hollow on the Square City Hotel?

Self parking is available for ZAR 75 per day. Limited spots are available.

What time is check-in at Hollow on the Square City Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Hollow on the Square City Hotel?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Does Hollow on the Square City Hotel provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs 7:00 AM–10:30 PM on request. A fee of ZAR 900 per room applies.

Where is Hollow on the Square City Hotel located?

Located in Cape Town City Centre, this hotel is within a 5-minute walk of St. Georges Mall and Greenmarket Square. Cape Town International Convention Centre and Bo Kaap Museum are also within 15 minutes. Cape Town Station is 7 minutes by foot.

Hollow on the Square City Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 33 out of 126 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 65 out of 126 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 21 out of 126 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 126 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 126 reviews" "

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Melissa, Port Coquitlam

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Friendly staff, clean, spacious rooms.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Fran

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Eva

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff was friendly and very accommodating
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Amobichukwu

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Donald G

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019

6/10 Okay

Mzamo

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

8/10 Good

José

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location was ideal with a great bonus of a complimentary shuttle to and from the Waterfront (at set times). Room was spacious with generous supply of tea, coffee, toffee and cookies! Staff were very polite and helpful.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All of the staff were very friendly and helpful. It was easy to get around the city from this location.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019