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Hotel class 4.0 of 5
38 Long Street, Cape Town 8001, South Africa
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5 of 5 stars
schoenburg   4 contributions
Mar 5, 2010 | Trip type: Friends getaway

We stayed on the top terrace of the Grand Daddy hotel in Cape Town where they have some trailers (!)and a bar which is open until 8.00 p.m.. The trailers are all furnished in a special style - ours was "John and Yoko" and was great, even with a very nice, spacious shower - the other trailers have small bath... more

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5 of 5 stars
Marululu   6 contributions
Johannesburg
Mar 5, 2010 | Trip type: Couples

My boyfriend treated me to 5 nights at the Grand Daddy, and I really did feel indulged. We had booked the whole stay in the Moontides Trailer on the roof (the biggest of the trailers - the 'suite', in fact). It being the holiday season there was full occupancy on the roof, so we had to stay in a Grand... more

Excellent!
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5 of 5 stars
talula33   1 contribution
Knysna
Mar 5, 2010 | Trip type: Couples

Brilliant location and one of the coolest hotels in Cape Town. The roof top trailer park is one of a kind and rooms are also spacious and comfortable. Professional and friendly staff, especially the general manager Sergio Dreyer. Will definitely stay there next time I'm back in town. more

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5 of 5 stars
globalsafari   8 contributions
Nairobi
Mar 2, 2010 | Trip type: Business

The Grand Daddy Hotel in Cape Town certainly look impressive on its website and I am pleased to say it didn't disappoint. Firstly its a great location - Long Street in Cape Town may not be everyone's cup of tea, but I loved the bars, restaurants, boutiques and its very urbane with a a slightly edgy atmosphere - think Darlinghurst... more

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4 of 5 stars
DelfromLondon   23 contributions
london
Feb 27, 2010 | Trip type: Couples

My second time in just over a year at the Grand Daddy. Once again, very cool place, lovely staff and such a great central location, short drive to V&A and right on top of all the action of Long Street. I would go back in a heartbeat. more

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4 of 5 stars
KristyLou   1 contribution
Pretoria, South Africa
Feb 17, 2010 | Trip type: Couples

We went to Cape Town for a little weekend get-a-way so the rooftop trailers were perfect (wouldn't want to stay for more than a couple days as they are small). We knew going in that they were vintage trailers and were kitchy. So it was a fun experience. The rooftop bar was great to have a drink before going out... more

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4 of 5 stars
Hannah75   46 contributions
London
Jan 22, 2010

We spent the last night of a two week trip in the Afro Funk trailer, one of a number of trailers on the top floor of the Grand Daddy hotel having read about it in a travel magazine and city guide. The trailer we stayed in was nicely decorated and as would be expected, small. The bed, shower, bathroom, TV... more

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4 of 5 stars
Skinsy77   2 contributions
London
Jan 17, 2010 | Trip type: Couples

Bang slap in the middle of Long Street with Cape Town's bars on your doorstep, Grand Daddy is perfectly placed for a few nights out on the town. It also offers a rather unique sleeping expeience as we decided to stay in one of their trailers placed on the roof of the building. These rather cool, if small trailers are... more

Incredible
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5 of 5 stars
welto   4 contributions
London
Nov 24, 2009 | Trip type: Couples

This must be the highlight of my trip to Southern Africa. I stayed at The Grand Daddy for 4 nights being a Wednesday to Saturday. I spent 2 nights in The Rooftop Trailer Park and 2 nights in the suites on the 2nd floor. The bar is super cool - there was live music every night, on Thursday the rooftop... more

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2 of 5 stars
TB001   1 contribution
Pretoria
Nov 21, 2009 | Trip type: Couples

Our excitement turned to disappointment soon after check-in. We arrived at the rooftop trailer penthouses, amidst a full blown, booze fueled party. Strangers were sitting, quite literally IN our front door, for most of the afternoon. Music blaring, smoking & drinking. The trailers are NOT as big as they look on the website. The interiors are NOT as nice either.... more

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Sergio Dreyer, General Manager

We are equally disappointed to hear about this experience and we would like to apologise to you most sincerely. The very upsetting details of your account are not acceptable to the owners or management of The Grand Daddy. Rather than spending time unraveling your experience and allowing it to live itself out again on the page, we would prefer to...

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