Reviews of Hollow on the Square City Hotel 4 stars
9 Ryk Tulbagh Square, Hans Strydom, Cape Town CBD, 8001 Cape Town, South Africa
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Reviewed: 30 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewThe location and safe parking
Every thing was of high quality
Reviewed: 28 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
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Verified reviewAmazing gem, will be back
All was good nothing to complain about
Reviewed: 24 August 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 11 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewRoom, staff ad location
To be honest, the WIFI was not great.
Reviewed: 10 August 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
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Verified reviewEverything was very comfortable
Reviewed: 8 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
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Reviewed: 8 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewVery helpful and friendly staff
Bad wifi connection in room
Reviewed: 6 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewSpacious room
Repetitive breakfast and no great choice of food
Reviewed: 26 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 20 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewRooms were spacious, clean and comfortable Breakfast didn't have the variety of eats. We had the same things for 4 days, that was not cool especially for the kids When arriving at the hotel, we thought we were scammed but when going inside, it was a wow factor. We loved it there
Make breakfast much more exciting, especially for the people who don't eat pork
Reviewed: 4 July 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewLocation is central in the city, room selected was lovely, facilitues and service is great
Food, breakfast quality and standard is lacking, needs attention and improvement
Reviewed: 2 July 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
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Verified reviewThe friendly staff.
The warm water took a bit long to get warm.
Reviewed: 12 May 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
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Verified reviewReviewed: 19 April 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewLocation is the high point and then the size of the room - so spacious! And the staff - so helpful and friendly
The shower wasn’t the best but understandable given water issues in Cape Town. Also no water in bathtub- which should have been mentioned
Reviewed: 17 April 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewOk
Cable T. V . Was poor
Reviewed: 11 April 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewThe staff were incredibly welcoming and approachable.
The whole building needs renovation. It is old and not well maintained.. There is a lack of sound insulation; installing double-glazed windows might help reduce the noise. The terrace, while not currently accessible, could use a thorough cleaning, and adding some plants might significantly improve its appearance.
Reviewed: 10 April 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
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