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The Silo Hotel

Silo Square V & A Waterfront, Cape Town Central 8001 South Africa
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#25 of 116 hotels in Cape Town Central
Location
4.8
Cleanliness
4.9
Service
4.6
Value
4.2
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The Silo Hotel is a magical space towering above the V&A Waterfront surrounded by the natural wonder of South Africa’s Mother City. The Silo has been built in the grain elevator portion of the historic grain silo complex occupying six floors above the Zeitz Museum of Contemporary Art Africa (MOCAA). Zeitz MOCAA is a contemporary art museum that rivals the likes of the Tate Modern in London, MoMA in New York and Museo Nacional del Prado in Madrid. Zeitz MOCAA is a not-for-profit partnership between the V&A Waterfront and Jochen Zeitz, whose collection forms the Museum’s founding collection. The building has been designed by Thomas Heatherwick, Founder and Principal of the London-based Heatherwick Studio. Heatherwick Studio was tasked with the transformation of the elevator house and the adjacent storage annex of six rows of seven silos, while carefully retaining its cultural significance.
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Property amenities
Free High Speed Internet (WiFi)
Pool
Fitness Center with Gym / Workout Room
Free breakfast
Airport transportation
Business Center with Internet Access
Banquet room
Spa
Wifi
Hot tub
Pool / beach towels
Rooftop pool
Fitness / spa locker rooms
Sauna
Bar / lounge
Restaurant
Breakfast available
Wine / champagne
Poolside bar
Rooftop bar
Car hire
Meeting rooms
Facial treatments
Massage
Rooftop terrace
24-hour security
Concierge
Non-smoking hotel
Sun terrace
Doorperson
Dry cleaning
Laundry service
Ironing service
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Room features
Bathrobes
Air conditioning
Private balcony
Room service
Safe
Minibar
Flatscreen TV
Bath / shower
Telephone
VIP room facilities
Clothes rack
Wake-up service / alarm clock
Hair dryer
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Non-smoking rooms
Suites
Family rooms
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HOTEL STYLE
Luxury
Great View
Languages Spoken
Spanish, Afrikaans, German, Korean and 1 more
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severinw wrote a review Mar 11
220 contributions94 helpful votes
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a dream of a hotel. We had a suite that was designed in every detail and had a fantastic view of the harbor. very good breakfast and courteous service. every employee is very attentive. Just few minutes walk to many restaurants and bars. Safe neighborhood, easy to walk around.
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Date of stay: March 2024Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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Kevin C wrote a review Mar 7
Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom39 contributions88 helpful votes
Went to the rooftop bar for sunset drinks and picked one of the windiest nights to go. Despite this the cocktails were excellent as was the service and hospitality. As there were no hotel guests in their private area we taken up to the top to have photos taken with magnificent views across Cape Town. Even managed to see most of the sunset.
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Date of stay: March 2024
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Room Tip: Pre-book the rooftop bar.
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HelenAnnThomas wrote a review Mar 6
Princes Risborough, United Kingdom280 contributions151 helpful votes
My husband and I visited the rooftop bar for drinks at sunset on our final night in Capetown. The cocktails were delicious as were the caramelised cashew nuts and endamame beans we had with them. The service was good and we thoroughly enjoyed the experience, with super views as the sun set. You will need to book as it is very popular - our hotel concierge helped us with this.
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Date of stay: March 2024Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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LRKWC wrote a review Feb 2024
washington, dc3 contributions
The spa at the hotel is absolutely incredible. I crammed in my visit to the spa after an exhausting week of meetings and just before my return flight, and could not be more pleased with my decision. I have Kashiefa as my masseuse. She was kind, listened to my concerns, and more importantly read my muscles better than I could have. It was truly the best massage of my life. She leveraged different tools and techniques that released tension and stress I had been holding - especially in my neck and hips. I am so grateful to Kashiefa. After I visited the bar and said a quick good bye to the mother city with great view of Table Mountain and the Atlantic. What a lovely experience.
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Date of stay: October 2023
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Chita & Nigel wrote a review Feb 2024
Bangkok, Thailand341 contributions137 helpful votes
I have spent 40 years in the hospitality industry & visited hundreds of hotels for either work or pleasure, however I have never before experienced the rudeness of the lobby/reception staff at The Silo. This is all the more shocking as service in CT is otherwise so polite & friendly. Interesting to note, reading through some other reviews here, that l am not the first to encounter this issue. There has been buzz about this property since it opened, however the attitude of the lobby hosts is failing not only the hotel, but the whole city's tourism industry. So disappointing.
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Date of stay: February 2024
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Responded 2 weeks ago
Good day Chita & Nigel, Please could you contact us via email with further details pertaining to the experience you had at The Silo Hotel? We would like to investigate this further. Please email us at: headoffice@trp.travel We look forward to hearing from you.
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Jenny C wrote a review Jan 2024
London, United Kingdom4 contributions
We visited the rooftop bar for drinks at sunset. The service, food and drink was truly exceptional. We felt like special guests - the service was genuinely amazing from both the greeter and from Jeffrey our server. A heartfelt thanks to you both.
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Date of stay: January 2024Trip type: Traveled with friends
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SpaEnthusiast wrote a review Jan 2024
4 contributions9 helpful votes
Absolutely horrendous all around. The lobby is basic and run down, bathrooms are gross. The decor is tacky. The restaurant was on par with TGIFridays. - all the bread was stale - we requested GF bread for 1 guest, we asked 4 times for the bread, it came out with mains and was FROZEN!!!!! - the chicken/waffles is kids frozen chicken strips or soggy, rubbery reheated frozen waffles - completely inedible - we noticed the waiter of a shellfish allergy for 1 guest multiple times. He came back to our table 3 times after we ordered to confirm this and the guests dish arrived with prawns! - the cauliflower appetizer, described as roasted cauliflower, pistachio, dates and one more ingredient arrived as a few pieces of thawed mushy cauliflower on top of a ton of lettuce with no dressing. Not edible - burger - not edible When they poured our wine, we were not offered a taste first- they just poured a FULL glass of wine on the first go. The staff (although very apologetic and kind) have absolutely no idea what they are doing and the food is they serve is all frozen items reheated. The spa is just a couple of treatment rooms, not a “spa” FYI I would avoid this place at all possible costs!!!!
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Date of stay: January 2024
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Room Tip: Burn the place down and start over.
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Responded Jan 23, 2024
Good day, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback with us. We sincerely apologize for the disappointing experience you had during your visit. We will be sure to address every item with the team. Please kindly get in touch with us via email: headoffice@trp.travel Warm regards Marketing Team
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bertshowbert wrote a review Dec 2023
Atlanta, Georgia292 contributions153 helpful votes
From arrival you’ll be greeted by an enthusiastic staff determined to make you feel welcome and, almost, like a friend. I was traveling alone at Christmas and they went out of their way to make sure I was happy. The food was outstanding. Do the mini fish tacos at the bar! The room was chic and comfortable with a nice view of the harbor. The hotel sits in the safest part of Cap Town; the waterfront. The concierge and staff made sure my days were full and totally took care of all arraignments
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Date of stay: December 2023Trip type: Traveled solo
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Response from Laura Siebert, Marketing at The Silo Hotel
Responded Jan 8, 2024
Thank you for taking the time to write this beautiful review. It is wonderful to read the details of your experience with us at The Silo Hotel, and we are delighted to hear that you enjoyed the special touches. We are delighted to hear that what truly set your experience apart was our passionate and expert team. We hope to welcome you back for another memorable experience soon! Laura (Marketing Team)
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Andile M wrote a review Dec 2023
Durban, South Africa28 contributions
Had a great time with my family especially because of the excellent service it's was my parents anniversary day so the chose Silo since my father have been there without us so he took us there amazing food very accommodating and great atmosphere I loved the view and the most delicious breakfast
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Date of stay: March 2023Trip type: Traveled with family
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Response from Laura Siebert, Marketing at The Silo Hotel
Responded Dec 14, 2023
Good day, Thank you for this lovely message. It is wonderful to hear that our Chef’s carefully crafted dishes and our team's high level of service were a highlight. We hope to see you again in the not too distant future! Laura (Marketing Team)
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JAKEParis wrote a review Nov 2023
Paris, France175 contributions61 helpful votes
I don't know where to start but the Silo lived up to all our expectations and went the extra mile. From the moment we set foot through the door to the moment we left 24 hours later we were treated like royalty. It was a truly amazing experience. Do go for the afternoon tea and the drinks on the rooftop. The rooms - the rooms are out of this world - oh and the views! We only stayed one night as we were in the middle of our trip to SA and to be honest this was really at the top end of our price range but as it was our wedding anniversary (38 years) we decided to splurge and we were not disappointed. Lovely, lovely touches, bubbles, rose petals - they thought of everything and if we are back in Cape Town there will be no question - would rather spend a couple of nights at the Silo than a week somewhere else! Thank you team - all of the staff we encountered from the door to the airport run - all of you were truly amazing - you did brilliantly :) Keep it up!
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Date of stay: October 2023
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Room Tip: If you are not staying at the hotel book the bar or tea in advance, the space is small so avoid...
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Responded Dec 14, 2023
Thank you for your lovely message. We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed your time with us at The Silo Hotel. It is wonderful to read about the details of your stay and to hear that our passionate and expert team at The Silo Hotel were able to deliver an unforgettable experience. We hope to make more memories together soon. Laura (Marketing Team)
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$1,273 - $1,674 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
LOCATION
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NUMBER OF ROOMS
28
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THE SILO HOTEL - Updated 2024 Prices & Reviews (Cape Town, South Africa)

Frequently Asked Questions about The Silo Hotel
Which popular attractions are close to The Silo Hotel?
Nearby attractions include Shimansky (0.10 miles), Cape Town Diamond Museum (0.1 miles), and HintHunt Cape Town (0.3 miles).
What are some of the property amenities at The Silo Hotel?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include a rooftop bar, free wifi, and free breakfast.
Which room amenities are available at The Silo Hotel?
Top room amenities include a minibar, air conditioning, and a flat screen TV.
What food & drink options are available at The Silo Hotel?
Guests can enjoy a rooftop bar, free breakfast, and an on-site restaurant during their stay.
What are some restaurants close to The Silo Hotel?
Conveniently located restaurants include Dash Restaurant & Bar, Signal Restaurant Waterfront, and Ginja.
Are there opportunities to exercise at The Silo Hotel?
Yes, guests have access to a pool, a fitness center, and a sauna during their stay.
Does The Silo Hotel have airport transportation?
Yes, The Silo Hotel offers airport transportation for guests. We recommend calling ahead to confirm details.
Is The Silo Hotel located near the city center?
Yes, it is 0.7 miles away from the center of Cape Town Central.
Are any cleaning services offered at The Silo Hotel?
Yes, dry cleaning and laundry service are offered to guests.
Does The Silo Hotel offer any business services?
Yes, it conveniently offers a business center, meeting rooms, and a banquet room.
Which languages are spoken by the staff at The Silo Hotel?
The staff speaks multiple languages, including Spanish, German, Portuguese, Korean, and Afrikaans.