...and underground parking (surcharge). The 24-hour concierge service is available to assist with tourist activities and airport transfers. Arrangements can also be made for pre-arrival grocery shopping.

Breakfast can be pre-ordered (surcharge) and light snacks are offered at the Sundance coffee shop and chocolatier. Onsite dining is available at Synergy on Seven, and there is 24-hour room service.

Wireless Internet access and business services are available.

Cape Town's beaches offer a variety of water sports. Other activities include golf, paragliding, aerial sightseeing and hiking.

Guestrooms. The 112 luxury apartments have distinctive features, unique to the building in which they are situated. All are brightly decorated, with stylish furniture. Apartments have air- conditioning, satellite television, CD and DVD players, direct-dial phones and Internet access (surcharge). Each also has a balcony, kitchenette and washing machine. Private bathrooms have bidets and complimentary designer toiletries.

Expert Tip. The prison on Robben Island, where former South African president, Nelson Mandela, and other political prisoners were held, is now a World Heritage Site with stunning views of Cape Town and Table Mountain. Ferries leave from the V&A Waterfront and take half an hour.

Room Types:

1 Bedroom Superior:   One double bed. Contemporary decor in natural tones with stylish furnishings. Balcony. Bathroom with designer toiletries. Air conditioning, satellite television with DVD player, direct-dial phone, CD player and coffee/tea maker. Kitchen with microwave, refrigerator, cookware and dishes.

1 Bedroom Studio(Double):   One double bed. Contemporary decor in natural tones with stylish furnishings. Balcony. Bathroom with designer toiletries. Air conditioning, satellite television with DVD player, direct-dial phone, CD player and coffee/tea maker. Kitchen with microwave, refrigerator, cookware and dishes.

2 Bedroom Superior:   Two double beds. Contemporary decor in natural tones with stylish furnishings. Balcony. Bathroom with designer toiletries. Air conditioning, satellite television with DVD player, direct-dial phone, CD player and coffee/tea maker. Kitchen with microwave, refrigerator, cookware and dishes.

1 Bedroom Studio(Single):   One double bed. Contemporary decor in natural tones with stylish furnishings. Balcony. Bathroom with designer toiletries. Air conditioning, satellite television with DVD player, direct-dial phone, CD player and coffee/tea maker. Kitchen with microwave, refrigerator, cookware and dishes.

Driving Directions: From Cape Town International Airport (CPT): Distance to Mandela Rhodes Place is 30 kilometres, approximately 30 minutes' drive.

Getting there. Taxis are available from the airport's authorised taxi company, Touch Down. Travellers are advised not to use unauthorised taxis. The fare to the city centre is approximately 200 ZAR. The hotel concierge can arrange shuttle transfer (surcharge). Prices are all subject to change.

Getting around. Trains and buses run throughout the city, but driving is the best way to get around. Many attractions are clearly signposted, however, parking can be difficult. Taxis are available but can be expensive.

Driving directions. From Cap Town International, take the N2 all the way into central Cape Town. Travel straight along Buitengracht Road to Wale Street. Turn left into Wale Street and continue 4 blocks to the hotel, which is on the left. The parking garage is the first entrance on the right.

Room Amenities:

• Cable/satellite TV • Extra towels/bedding • Designer toiletries • Bottled water in room (complim • Direct-dial phone • Bidet 

St George's Cathedral - opposite| Inner city winery - adjacent| V & A Waterfront (shopping, harbour tours) - 2 kilometres| Metropolitan Golf Course - 2 kilometres| Table Mountain - 5 kilometres| Clifton Beach - 8 kilometres| Camps Bay (shopping, beach)- 10 kilometres| Robben Island - 14 kilometres| Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden - 13 kilometres| Simon's Town (historic town) - 30 kilometres|