Gorgeous George vs The Reserve
Both are in Cape Town, 90 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
Hotel★★★★★City Centre
Gorgeous George
- Guest rating
- 8.9 Excellent
- Location score
- 9.1
- Score by category
- 1 of 3
Hotel★★★★City Centre
The Reserve
- Guest rating
- 8.6 Very good
- Location score
- 9.0
- Score by category
- 0 of 3
The short answer
Too close to call
Neither hotel has a clear edge on the facts we have. Your priorities decide. 90 m apart.
Choose Gorgeous George if you want
- the more consistently praised stay (8.9 / 8.6)
Why is Gorgeous George better than The Reserve?
- 1Higher guest rating (8.9 vs 8.6)+0.3
- 2Higher star rating (5★ vs 4★)+1★
- 3Later check-out (11:00 vs 10:00)+1h
Why is The Reserve better than Gorgeous George?
- 1More guest reviews (101 vs 49), so the rating is more reliable×2.1
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| Gorgeous George vs The Reserve: which hotel is better? | Gorgeous George | The Reserve |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 8.9 +0.3 | 8.6 |
| Location | 9.1 | 9.0 |
| Facilities | 5.8 | – |
| Spa & wellness | 4.0 | – |
| Public transport | 8.0 | 7.9 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 8.8 +0.2 | 8.6 |
| Guest rating | 8.9 +0.3 | 8.6 |
| Number of reviews | 49 | 101 +52 |
| Rank in Cape Town | top 42% +27% | bottom 31% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 9.1 | 9.0 |
| Distance to City Centre centre | 90 m | 20 m |
| To public transport | 530 m | 550 m |
| To the airport | 18 km | 18 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 150 | 150 |
| To the nearest food shop | 250 m | 270 m |
| Shops within 500 m | 19 | 19 |
| Sights within 1 km | 40 | 40 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | ★★★★★ +1★ | ★★★★ |
| Rooms | 32 | – |
| Floors | 6 | – |
| Newest building or renovation | 2019 | – |
| Listed amenities | 18 +16 | 2 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 14:00 | 14:00 |
| Check-out until | 11:00 +1h | 10:00 |
| Amenities | ||
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Parking | ✓ | – |
| Airport transfer | ✓ | – |
| Concierge | ✓ | – |
| Laundry | ✓ | – |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | – |
| Breakfast | ✓ | – |
| Bar | ✓ | – |
| Room service | ✓ | – |
| Swimming pool | ✓ | – |
| Massage | ✓ | – |
| Gym | ✓ | – |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | – |
| Minibar | ✓ | – |
| In-room safe | ✓ | – |
| Coffee or tea maker | ✓ | – |
| Blackout curtains | ✓ | – |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Couples | ✓ | – |
| Spa & relaxation | ✓ | – |
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Location
90 m apart
Gorgeous George: city centre: 170 m, nearest station Cape Town Railway Station: 530 m, Cape Town International Airport (CPT): 18 km, 150+ places to eat within 500 m, 40+ sights within 1 km.
The Reserve: city centre: 250 m, nearest station Cape Town Station Deck: 550 m, Cape Town International Airport (CPT): 18 km, 150+ places to eat within 500 m, 40+ sights within 1 km.
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Gorgeous George or The Reserve: common questions
Which is better, Gorgeous George or The Reserve?
Gorgeous George leads in 1 of 3 categories, including guest rating.
Which is cheaper, Gorgeous George or The Reserve?
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How far apart are Gorgeous George and The Reserve?
The two hotels are 90 m apart in a straight line.
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Updated 6 Oct 2026. Data: Agoda, Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports and hotels' own websites. We may earn a commission from partner links; it never changes the comparison. How we score