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His first question was, Are you staying in the same room the Clintons once did?

View of the Cape Grace hotel and Table Mountain in South Africa

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This is no easy feat, welcoming the new while keeping loyal regulars happy.

This is especially true of its rebirth as a Fairmont.

opens to another balcony.

Lobby of the Cape Grace hotel, with artwork, a chandelier, and white couches

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Were in the hub of Cape Town nothing busier than the Waterfront yet its relatively quiet.

For Heirloom, I wanted a clean look, something timeless, and an intimate setting.

Formerly called Signal, the rechristened restaurant is one of the most striking parts of the hotels transformation.

Lobby of the Cape Grace Hotel, with harbor views

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Im the complete opposite what can we remove?

Were showcasing the beauty of simple ingredients and specific items you cant find anywhere else.

And the same philosophy applies to the revitalized hotel.

The Royal Suite bedroom at the Cape Grace hotel in South Africa

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Read on for my full review of Cape Towns new Cape Grace.

Youre guaranteed gorgeous views from French windows in all the rooms, which were previously antique-filled, colonial-inspired spaces.

The subterranean, cigar lounge-style Bascule will be the finishing touch of the hotels trifecta.

Bar with harbor views at the Cape Grace hotel

Pair of photos from the Cape Grace hotel, one showing a bar area, and one showing nature artwork on display

Bar with harbor views at the Cape Grace hotel

Pair of photos from the Cape Grace hotel, one showing a bar area, and one showing nature artwork on display