Hotel Experiences
Restaurants
The hotel has two restaurants and a seafood, Guinness and champagne bar. Mint, a grille restaurant, is built on three levels. It is bounded by an open-plan show kitchen, a floor-to-ceiling wine wall and full-length glass sliding doors giving uninhibited views of St George’s Mall, a pedestrianised artery running from the historic city centre to the Foreshore. Mint is an all-day informal restaurant. Patrons can opt for the intimacy of the wine-tasting nook, the relaxed atmosphere of the contemporary interior or enjoy the sights and sounds of Cape Town at open-air tables under the trees in the Mall. The mezzanine level can be used for private dining.
On the ground floor, the hallowed halls of the Reserve Bank have been restored to house the Bombay Brasserie, an Indian fine-dining restaurant. The elegant décor and authentic Indian cuisine offer a more formal and exotic culinary experience.
Stepping in from the bustle of Wale Street, the Twankey Bar, a seafood, Guinness and champagne bar is a relaxed, but sophisticated gathering place, ideal for a fresh seafood snack and glass of excellent South African wine with friends. Local bands often provide live evening entertainment. The Twankey Bar also incorporates a coffee bar serving light meals.
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The restored ground floor of the Reserve Bank, with the original marble columns, skylight and lion medallions pressed into the ceilings, remains a triumph to the fastidiousness of James Morris, who designed the building in 1929. He famously bullied the Astronomer Royal into measuring the position of the sun every day that year to ensure the banking hall, now lobby, would be bathed in Cape sunlight.
Leading off this magnificent lobby are a formal lounge, cocktail bar and a cigar bar.
Spa
The Jiva Spa is a feature of the hotel which should prove popular with both guests and Capetonians. Jiva Spas draw from Ayurveda, an ancient Indian healing tradition, and deliver a range of signature treatments, yoga and meditation. The spa includes two suites dedicated to skin, nail and beauty treatments, four generously sized massage suites and a double massage suite with a jacuzzi.
A fitness centre comprises a fully equipped Technogym, heated indoor pool, two saunas and male and female changing areas.
Experience
Taj Cape Town is a blend of the historic and contemporary Cape Town, seamlessly blending history and heritage with the comfort and convenience of a modern, luxury hotel. It is also at the epicentre of a rejuvenated city centre, where an array of top restaurants offer a smorgasbord of local and international cuisine, nightlife abounds and shoppers can choose from international brands and African crafts. The real Mother City experience – rich history and a blend of cultures, art, entertainment and cuisine – is all here.
“The Only Team” provide professional tour guides who tailor-make each experience according to your specific wishes, spending whatever time is required to create a completely flexible itinerary to suit your every desire. These guides will be available at Taj Cape Town, giving our guests instant access to this incredible wealth of knowledge and Cape Town tour professionalism.
Read more in our “The Only Team” blog post or speak to any one of our friendly concierges for details.
Check room availability now, and experience fine dining in Cape Town, luxurious spa treatments and a host of cultural experiences when you visit the Taj Cape Town hotel.
