Old Bank Hotel - Lion Roars Hotels & Lodges in Cape Town
About the Hotel
Comfortable and Spacious Rooms
The Old Bank Hotel offers a variety of room types, including Deluxe Rooms, Superior Rooms, Suites with City View, and a King Room with Roll-In Shower for disabled access. All rooms feature high ceilings, wooden floors, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a minibar, a kettle, free toiletries, a safety deposit box, and a private bathroom with a hairdryer. Some rooms include a seating area or a coffee machine. The rooms are located on floors 2 to 8, with some overlooking the pedestrian street and daily market.
On-Site Dining and Breakfast
The hotel's restaurant on the 8th floor serves breakfast buffet with continental, Full English/Irish options, and a la carte eggs. The same space offers dinner with a limited but well-reviewed menu, including beef and vegetarian options. The bar serves cocktails, wine, champagne, and snacks. Breakfast starts early, and the staff can prepare takeaway coffee for early departures. Kids' meals and special diet menus are available on request.
Leisure and Recreation
On the rooftop, there is an outdoor swimming pool (open all year) with a shallow end and sun loungers. While the pool is small (described as more like a jacuzzi), it offers a place to cool off. The hotel also has a fitness center with basic equipment, a sun terrace, and a shared lounge/TV area. For relaxation, guests can order drinks from the bar to enjoy on the terrace or in their room.
Central City Location
The Old Bank Hotel sits in the heart of Cape Town's CBD, within walking distance of Greenmarket Square, Long Street, and the Hop-on Hop-off bus stop (two blocks away). The V&A Waterfront is 3.8 km away, Robben Island Ferry 2.4 km, and Cape Town International Airport 20 km. While the area feels less safe at night, the hotel has 24-hour security at the entrance. Uber is readily available and inexpensive for trips to attractions like Camps Bay or the Waterfront.
Convenient Services and Amenities
The hotel offers a 24-hour front desk, concierge service, luggage storage, and daily housekeeping. Valet parking is available at R145 per day (car parked off-site). Paid airport shuttle, laundry, dry cleaning, and ironing services are provided. The property includes facilities for disabled guests (wheelchair accessible, grab rails, lower sink), family rooms, and a business center with meeting/banquet facilities. Room service is available, and the staff can arrange tours or taxis.
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Facilities
General
- No smoking on site
- Wi-Fi
- Car park
- Off-site car park
- Handicap parking
- Safe deposit box
- 24-hour reception
- No pets allowed
- Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
- Wheelchair access
- 24-hour security
- Luggage storage
- Lift
- ATM/Cash machine
- Coffee shop
- Smoke detectors
- Fire extinguishers
- Key card access
Sports & Fitness
- Fitness centre
Guest Parking
- Electric kettle
Services
- Paid airport shuttle
- Valet parking
- Housekeeping
- Laundry
- Dry cleaning
- Tours/Ticket assistance
- Welcome drink
Dining
- In-room breakfast
- Restaurant
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Packed lunches
- Special diet menus
Business
- Meeting/ Banquet facilities
Children
- Cots
- Children's menu
Facilities for people with disabilities
- Toilet for disabled
- Bathroom for disabled
Spa & Leisure
- Rooftop pool
- Plunge pool
- Sun loungers
- Sun terrace
- Leisure/ TV room
- Shallow end
Room features
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Mini-bar
- Sitting area
- Garden furniture
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Dining table
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Self-catering
- Electric kettle
Media
- Flat-screen TV
- AM/FM alarm clock
