The Silo Hotel, Cape Town
More photosThe Silo Hotel in Cape Town is this insanely cool mash-up of raw industrial architecture and posh design. Think brutalist grain silos transformed into a sleek, art-filled stay.
It sits right above the Zeitz Museum of Contemporary African Art (MOCAA), so art lovers are literally staying on top of one of Africa’s premier cultural hubs. The building’s signature pillowed-glass windows give it a futuristic vibe, offering sweeping views from Table Mountain all the way to Table Bay.
Inside, you’ll find just 28 individually designed suites, all decked out with vibrant African art, plush fabrics, and cozy but super luxe touches like standalone tubs that let you soak in the view.
For food, there’s a mix of chill and refined, from The Granary Café to rooftop bites, plus cocktails at The Willaston Bar.
And when it’s time to unwind, the Silo Spa has you covered with five treatment rooms (two can be joined for couples), making it the perfect urban sanctuary.
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Expert reviews
“The Silo Hotel is perched above the Zeitz Museum, with “pillowed-glass” windows (many triangular panels of glass create a three-dimensional bubble effect), art on the walls and contemporary rooms with traditional décor, like couches with scrolled armrests and studs.”
“The Silo pretty well defines the adage, “Location, location, location.” The hotel fills six floors atop a former grain silo overlooking the V&A Waterfront, which also houses Zeitz MOCAA, Cape Town’s celebrated new Museum of Contemporary African Art. Colorful artworks from the collection hang in the ground floor entrance and around the hotel.”
“With its legendary façade of faceted windows, the repurposed Silo – above the city’s major contemporary art museum – is by night a glowing beacon, by day a glittering jewel. These are plush, opulent cocoons offering unparalleled harbour and mountain views, and serviced by an ace team. A true destination hotel, and worth the price tag.”
What guests liked
- Central location
- Great views
- Friendly staff
- Comfortable beds
- Swimming pool
- Spa
Location
Recent guest reviews
19 October 2024
Not good value for money. Go to Ellerman house which is exceptional
Fantastic location
Service at breakfast was very good but dinner the food and service at dinner were awful The food was way below what should be expected at a 5 star hotel and we were left serving our own wine as the waiter couldn’t be bothered. Every staff member we spoke to at dinner said they were tired. No attempt at delivering good service.
19 April 2024
Stay was comfortable but nothing wow or value for money compare to competitors
It in the middle of everything
I did not meet my expectations versus the money paid
5 November 2023
I wouldn’t recommend anyone to come stay with you with that furniture and carpet
You need to change all the furniture and the carpets…The bathroom ottoman too …I would suggest getting furniture from Griffiths & Griffiths then the charge per night would make sense.You have a great location but you are not providing luxury at all !You can’t even compare to One and Only but you are charging more than them
3 September 2023
A once in a lifetime experience in a hotel that was breathtakingly beautiful - a credit to Cape Town
The warm welcome and the dedication of the staff to meet our every need at ever possible moment, often going above and beyond to make our stay as memorable as possible.
Nothing :-)
2 August 2023
Was a memorable 30th anniversary celebration, thank u Silo team for going over and above!!
Exceptional service
Friendly staff
Exquisite hotel. Cozy n intimate
The incredible Art !
Nothing
13 July 2023
A wonderful hotel. One of the best!!!
Breakfast was perfect, the variety of delicious items served each morning was fantastic. The hot chocolate was outstanding too.
Everything was perfect I do not dislike anything.
Hotel facilities
Food & Drink
- - Restaurant
- - Bar
- - Breakfast in the room
- - Special diet menus (on request)
- - Wine/champagne (additional charge)
General
- - Room service
- - Non-smoking rooms
- - Facilities for disabled guests
- - Family rooms
- - Lift
- - Safety deposit box
- - Soundproof rooms
- - Heating
- - Allergy-free room
- - Air conditioning
- - Airport shuttle (additional charge)
Business facilities
- - Meeting/banquet facilities (additional charge)
Reception services
- - 24-hour front desk
- - Tour desk
- - Luggage storage
- - Concierge service
- - Private check-in/check-out
- - Lockers
Activities
- - Sauna
- - Fitness centre
- - Spa & wellness centre (additional charge)
- - Massage (additional charge)
- - Spa facilities
- - Spa/wellness packages
- - Fitness
- - Temporary art galleries
- - Bicycle rental (additional charge)
Outdoors
- - Terrace
- - Outdoor pool
- - Sun terrace
- - Outdoor pool (all year)
Entertainment & family services
- - Babysitting/child services (additional charge)
Cleaning services
- - Laundry (additional charge)
- - Dry cleaning (additional charge)
- - Ironing service
- - Trouser press (additional charge)
- - Daily housekeeping
Parking
- - Parking garage
Pool and wellness
- - Rooftop pool
- - Sun loungers or beach chairs
- - Swimming pool
Miscellaneous
- - Breakfast takeaway containers
- - Delivered food is securely covered
- - Access to health care professionals
- - Face masks for guests available
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