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More Quarters offers apartment-style lodging tucked away on a side street in a lively part of Cape Town. The small street is lined with charming two-story buildings, each housing two lower and two upper apartments.||I stayed in a one-bedroom unit that was tastefully furnished. The combined living room and kitchen area included a refrigerator, stove, and coffee maker, with ample lighting that gave the space a cheery, welcoming feel.||A separate toilet room complemented the main bathroom, which featured double sinks, a spacious shower, and a tub. Interestingly, a window in the bathroom opened into the bedroom—perhaps charming to some, odd to others.||The king-sized bed was comfortable, although I had to remove the winter-weight duvet from its cover. South Africa is quite warm at this time of year, and I’m never sure why so many hotels provide bedding better suited for a mountain cabin in winter.||Both the living room and bedroom had in-wall air conditioners. The bedroom unit was located directly over the bed, blowing air onto my head. Pre-cooling the room and turning the unit off at night proved to be a workable solution.||The street was fairly quiet, though I did hear some late-night revelers. Better soundproofing would improve the experience.||There was a mix-up at the front desk, and staff mistakenly believed I was scheduled to check out at 6:00 AM. I was startled awake by someone running up the stairs and attempting to enter the apartment. (While front doors are locked, staff have keys.) Moments later, they phoned and woke my partner. Once the confusion was resolved, I was fully awake—so I decided to make coffee.||That’s when I discovered the circuit powering the stove, coffee maker, and refrigerator wasn’t working. I reported it and headed across the street for the included hotel breakfast. By the time I returned, the issue had been fixed.||Despite the early wake-up and electrical hiccup, the staff were pleasant, and the overall experience was enjoyable. The location, design, and amenities make More Quarters a charming place to stay—with a little room for improvement in communication and infrastructure.