The Trade Boutique Hotel, Cape TownThe Trade Boutique Hotel in Cape Town, South Africa has a corrected score of 3.7 ± 0.2 (fair evidence, 2 of 4 platforms), ranked 47 of 164 hotels we score in Cape Town. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 3.8 before correction: Booking.com 3.8, Tripadvisor 3.9.The Trade Boutique Hotel is a three-star property situated on Shortmarket Street in central Cape Town. Set within a historic building, the hotel features a mix of traditional and modern interiors. Guests can use the outdoor swimming pool or visit The Moon rooftop pool and bar. On-site dining is provided by The Wes restaurant. The hotel offers air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, making it a practical choice for urban travellers. While the decor is colourful and the service is highly rated, the guest rooms are somewhat small in size.What stands out

Rooftop pool and bar

Helpful staff

Central Shortmarket Street location

High standard of cleanliness

Watch out for

Small room sizes

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