7 things locals will love about this Cape Town hotel

7 reasons to visit Park Inn by Radisson Cape Town Foreshore 

Last updated: 23 January 2023

You might think hotels in city centres are only for travellers and businesspeople; the Park Inn by Radisson Cape Town Foreshore will quickly prove you wrong. While this unassuming hotel in the heart of the CBD is a treat for tourists, it has lots to offer locals too – from dog-friendly rooms and Friday night DJs to a hidden rooftop bar and food specials. Find seven good reasons why this a hotel that ticks all the boxes.

Views and a rooftop bar are just two reasons to visit. Image: Park Inn by Radisson Cape Town Foreshore

IT’S A SHORT WALK TO OFFICES + THE CTICC

The Park Inn by Radisson Cape Town Foreshore is conveniently located a few minutes from the Cape Town International Convention Centre and a short stroll from many of the CBD’s major office buildings. So if you’re in town for work, meetings or a conference, you’ll be able to get to and from the hotel on foot – the best way to soak up some city vibes.

A quick walk from most offices in the CBD. Image: Park Inn by Radisson Cape Town Foreshore

THERE’S A WEEKLY RIBS BUFFET SPECIAL  

This ribs special is making Tuesdays a definite work-from-town day for locals: all-you-can-eat ribs at the hotel’s ground-floor restaurant, RBG Bar & Grill from 12 to 8pm. That’s a buffet of slow-cooked pork belly ribs, basted in smokey sweet BBQ sauce, to feast on for lunch or dinner, every Tuesday. 

All-you-can-eat ribs on Tuesdays. Image: Park Inn by Radisson Cape Town Foreshore

THERE’S A ROOFTOP BAR WITH VIEWS + MORE

Take the lift to the 11th floor on most evenings and you’ll find music, excellent Cosmos (and a long list of other cocktails), tasty bar snacks, amazing views of Table Mountain and the CBD and a lively mix of locals and tourists enjoying the vibe at Harald’s Bar & Terrace.

Views and vibes at Harald’s Bar & Terrace. Image: Lee-Anne Spurdens

THE ROOMS ARE DOG-FRIENDLY 

Hotel guests no longer need to make plans to have their furry friends looked after when they’re travelling. The hotel rooms here have water bowls, plus dogs are allowed to join you at Harald’s Bar & Terrace if you’re just there for drinks.

Pooches welcome! Image: Park Inn by Radisson Cape Town Foreshore

YOU CAN HAVE LUNCH FOR UNDER R100

If you’re looking for a gourmet but budget-friendly lunch option in the CBD, you’ll definitely find something on the Quickbite Lunch Menu at the hotel’s RBG Bar & Grill. Bonus: all Quickbite Lunch Menu items are under R100 and available daily from 12 to 5pm.

RGB Bar & Grill at The Park Inn offers quick lunch bites for under R100. Image: Park Inn by Radisson Cape Town Foreshore

YOU CAN GO FOR BUSINESS OR PLEASURE

All rooms at the Park Inn by Radisson Cape Town Foreshore include access to a state-of-the-art gym, have coffee and tea facilities, free (and good) wifi, a smart TV and aircon. Standard, business, one-bedroom suites and superior rooms vary in size and how many guests they can accommodate. Business-friendly and one-bedroom suites offer interconnecting rooms on request, plus the suites include a sleeper sofa and plenty of space for a cot for family trips.

Rooms include gym access. Image: Park Inn by Radisson Cape Town Foreshore

THERE ARE EVENTS + WORK SPACES

For events or big meetings, there’s a 125m2 conference room at the hotel that can also be divided into two equally-sized meeting rooms, plus a 30m2 boardroom for up to 14 people. The largest conference or event space can accommodate up to 120 people theatre-style, or 140 people for a cocktail reception. 

There’s modern audiovisual equipment, free wifii, the rooftop terrace for meeting breaks – or just for somewhere to work with a view and fresh air – and a dedicated team on hand to make sure your event or conference runs smoothly.

A conference room option. Image: Park Inn by Radisson Cape Town Foreshore

WHEN + WHERE TO GO  

Park Inn by Radisson Cape Town Foreshore is open: daily, all hours.
RGB Bar & Grill is open: 06:30 to 10:30 for breakfast, 12 to 3pm for lunch, 6 to 10pm for dinner.
Harald’s Bar & Terrace is open: daily from 11am to 11pm
Find the hotel: 29 Heerengracht Street, Foreshore I Cape Town
Contact: +27 (0) 21 427 4800 I info.capetown@parkinn.com  | Instagram

By Lee-Anne Spurdens

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