Radisson Blu Le Vendome Hotel, Cape Town

Good value, excellent locationPros:Staff: everyone was friendly and professional, answered all our concerns, nothing seemed too much trouble. Shuttle to the waterfront was very convenient and drivers were excellent and helpful. Breakfast was very diverse, there was something for everyone's taste. (Although there were visibly much more choices when we came before 8:00 am, rather than after 8:30 when everything was swooped off by tour groups that stayed there as well). Location was excellent, hotel's proximity to the sea added extra value for us, there was always a fresh sea air and the magnificent waterfront. It was beautiful to walk along the promenade, running, watching sunset. We also felt very safe, even late at night. Parking was an extra bonus - if the property in the basement was full, there was a back-up lot outside which was safe and convenient.Cons:Room was on the smaller side, with a dated decor. Also, the bathroom: the wall above the bathtub was cracked right in the middle with a bare pipe sticking out. It looked as if it was done 5 min before we checked in and the job was still unfinished. The faucets and shower head were quite old. Cleanliness - on the second day, even though they made up our bed, the bathroom floor wasn't even swept.Overall, given the location, the price, and the recognized brand name behind the chain, the hotel was an excellent value. I would stay there again and would upgrade to superior rooms.

Pros:- Nice location- Staff overall helpful. The breakfast team was friendlyCons:-Very inconsistent quality regarding the rooms. The newly furnished rooms are up to standard, clean and nicely decorated. The old ones are shabby and furniture is falling apart, the worst is maybe the carpet which is old and dusty... also the room I was put in was not clean (cigarettes ends on the balcony etc.) and had cockroaches, which is unacceptable in a Radisson.- Below average breakfast despite the nice staff. Felt like a school cafeteria.- Asked for a cleaning lady at the reception to do a clean up in the evening, this never happened.- Overall impression of disorder / lack of management of the teams- This is NOT a business hotel (it’s not a criticism but people should know)- Overpriced for what you get compared to other places in Cape Town

Having stayed at the hotel for 5 nights, the staff was extremely friendly, accommodating and ensured we were taken care off, most of the time. This lacked during breakfast as it seemed they could not handle larger volumes of people. It also seems that the newest place in the hotel is the restaurant as the rooms are really really old. It is in such a great location, however, not as good as you would expect from an internationally renowned company.

The hotel has an old school elegance and aristocratic feeling. The staff are professional and very friendly, going beyond the norm.Checkin was very quick, under 5 minutes, and we were upgraded to a Sea View room (the sea view is from the balcony) which was a nice surprise. The sea is also clearly audible and it’s great to fall asleep to the sound of crashing waves.The room was clean and nice, but obviously dated. Having said that, the beds were extremely comfortable we had a great nights sleep. The bathroom is also well appointed, but could do with a renovation.For some reason on day 2 there was no hot water in the shower. We called reception, went out for supper and when we came back it was sorted out.The swimming pool and deck is a nice addition. The pool was clean and we had a great swim. Once again the staff were on hand with swimming tiles and a smile.There is a designated parking lot across the road making parking a breeze (which is not common in sea point)All in all we had a good stay and will definitely consider staying again.Thank you.

It's been extremely good so far, the staff are just wonderful it's like a home away from home. Someone is always available at the front desk and a shuttle service to the waterfront is perfect. The breakfast is quite nice and staff are a attentive, it's perfect if you have to travel here on your own.

Rooms are neatly done however I think its time they change their mattresses, not comfortable at all. Breakfast was standard for all the 4 days of my stay with less options. Otherwise the place is okay

It's a really beautiful hotel. Kitchen staff are really friendly especially the senior sous chef, reception staff not so much,The bathrooms are really old school and mould is building up in our bathroom. They didn't offer us any shower gel, shampoo or lotion. For a 4 star hotel I'm not too impressed. Their travel desk is out of this world. The gents there are very friendly and helpful.

What a great experience. The breakfast was amazing! Honeycomb that you can cut yourself and delicious smoothies. Just added that different touch to standard hotel fare. The pool deck is a good size and well protected. The rooms are great with private balconies on most. Great for views and smokers alike. Definitely worth checking out

Stayed for 10 days in what seemed like an upgraded room. Shower was sloped improperly and caused the washroom to flood at the door everytime. Breakfast was frequently very busy with little to no service, frequently out of many things. The offer free shuttle which was good but didn't show twice. Staff was very friendly however, management needs to do a better job of deploying them ex. I'd rather have more service at breakfast than some guy to chase as down in the lobby every morning to ask how our stay is going. Good location however, will not be back, other options in Cape Town for this price point.

The service here is really good! The staff are very friendly and accommodating! There is a free shuttle every hour to take guests to the V&A Waterfront which is really awesome! The rooms are not the most modern but that didn't bother us at all, because they are clean and comfortable. We are on day four of our stay and I cannot fault this hotel at all. It's value for money. Friendly staff make all the difference!