The W Edinburgh hotel is finally taking bookings

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• Bill says:

  24 Aug24 August 07:39

  Radisson is on my blacklist

• Mark says:

  24 Aug24 August 08:07

  Has anyone stayed at the Radisson Blu in Cape Town? Might look at booking it for next feb with this deal but wondered if anyone could recommend it

  • Mark says:

    24 Aug24 August 08:30

    Which one?! I’ve stayed in the one in the CBD, which I wasn’t so keen on, and the Waterfront one by the V&A, which I liked a lot more. From the balcony there, I had a view over the water and of Table Mountain, plus the V&A has a lot of dining and shopping options – you can walk but the hotel also provides a free shuttle.

    • QwertyKnowsBest says:

      24 Aug24 August 08:43

      Was about to book Raddison so appreciate the confirmation, thanks ‘Mark’. Any other Waterfront hotel recommendations?

      • Mark says:

        24 Aug24 August 09:33

        The One&Only if you fancy more of a splurge. If not, the Nobu in there is still worth a visit and is cheaper than even the one in Budapest, let alone Park Lane. Food in general is relatively cheap in Cape Town, though there are still some higher end offerings. The Test Kitchen has closed now, but FYN is worth a look.

        I haven’t been, but The Silo looks really interesting too. It was in an episode of Amazing Hotels with Monica Galetti and Giles Coren.

        • Aslan says:

          24 Aug24 August 12:23

          Whilst Test Kitchen proper did close, they’ve opened a “fledgelings” version which was really good when we went last year – relaxed vibe, great good selection, and is helping train chefs/FOH as well.
          Pot Luck Club (same place/people) was also good but not spectacular (decent views if still light). Didn’t try FYN but did go to Pier (same group as La Colombe) and that was pretty decent – right on the waterfront as well so easy to get to.

    • Mark says:

      24 Aug24 August 09:17

      Yes the V&A one was the one I was looking at. Thanks!

      • Mark says:

        24 Aug24 August 09:36

        Yep, I liked that one. Friendly staff, local options at breakfast and a good location relative to the V&A. You’ll likely end up Ubering about Cape Town quite a bit anyway, it’s quite spread out but things like the V&A, Aquarium and The Silo gallery are walkable from the Waterfront Radisson.

  • yorkieflyer says:

    24 Aug24 August 09:59

    The Radisson Red is fine

    • Nick says:

      24 Aug24 August 11:13

      I loved Radisson Red in Cape Town. There’s no particular reason, particularly as on paper it’s just a standard midscale hotel, but you know that comfortable feeling you get when everything just feels right? That’s how it was.

      • yorkieflyer says:

        24 Aug24 August 21:22

        Agreed, thinking back it was more than fine! A drink at sunset at the roof pool bar was terrific

    • Rizz says:

      24 Aug24 August 16:13

      The Red in Cape Town was basic but fine and good views, so not a bad choice if the price is right. The Blu – dated, I didn’t like it. Also stayed at Cellars Hohenort (can be booked with Hyatt points), close to the botanical gardens, on one of my trips and enjoyed it, but it’s the other side of Cale Town.

• The Original Nick says:

  24 Aug24 August 10:47

  I wonder what’s happening with the Radisson Blu in Berlin after the aquarium cracked.

  • planeconcorde says:

    24 Aug24 August 14:30

    As of Easter 2023 it was completely closed with the builders blocking the side street. I believe it is still shut.

• Colin_Thames says:

  24 Aug24 August 12:03

  The W in Edinburgh will be another hotel with excellent views of the Hogmanay fireworks! The other ones are The Kimpton and the Balmoral, plus any mid scale ones on Princess St. The Gleneagles Townhouse might be, if you’re allowed on the upper terrace.

  • Stu_N says:

    24 Aug24 August 12:11

    …and if you’re a detractor of it’s appearance, to ape Jules Vernes’ opinion on the Eiffel Tower, if you’re in the W hotel it’s the only place in the city that you’re not looking at it.

  • Dave says:

    24 Aug24 August 14:12

    Cheapest room is currently over £1k for Hogmanay.

  • Stankpa says:

    24 Aug24 August 15:33

    I booked it 2 days ago for New Year. Shame no dining credit available when booking through concierge. Looking forward to checking out Sushi Samba as part of our stay!

  • Allan says:

    24 Aug24 August 16:11

    Can’t see any points nights available

• scottydogg says:

  24 Aug24 August 13:06

  Ive had my eye on a Radisson hotel in Tromso Norway for a december trip . I got excited when i seen a 30% sale . Sadly there is no discount on this stay . Annoying . And the prices seem to have gone up a bit since last time i looked

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