The Silo Hotel
Silo Square V & A Waterfront, Cape Town Central 8001 South Africa
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#21 of 129 hotels in Cape Town Central
Location
4.9
Cleanliness
4.9
Service
4.7
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
Rooftop pool
Heated pool
Fitness / spa locker rooms
Sauna
Bar / lounge
Restaurant
Breakfast available
Poolside bar
Rooftop bar
Car hire
Meeting rooms
Rooftop terrace
24-hour security
Concierge
Non-smoking hotel
Doorperson
Dry cleaning
Laundry 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
Location
96Great for walkers
Grade: 96 out of 100
55Restaurantswithin 0.3 miles
31Attractionswithin 0.3 miles
Silo Square V & A Waterfront, Cape Town Central 8001 South Africa
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The Silo has to my most favorite spot in the city. The moment you walk through the lobby doors you can immediately feel the love and attention to detail! The Willaston bar has to be my most favorite space at The Silo, you have an incredible view of Table Mountain, Lions Head and the city. The cocktails are to DIE for (Rose Ginvino & The Hugo) and the food is absolutely delicious you will also spot the pastry chefs delights on display. Then there is the staff who are just the best, they are all extremely knowledgeable about the Silo and they deliver the utmost best service, nothing if ever to much. I wish I could name them all but they are all so incredible from the doormen to the chefs right up to the general management Thank you to everyone at The Silo for creating such a warm, welcoming and most importantly an inspiring space for all! I cannot wait to return back home! …
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Date of stay: April 2023Trip type: Traveled with friends
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Responded 1 week ago
Dear Justin, It is wonderful to hear that you enjoyed the cocktails at the Willaston Bar and that our team's high level of service was a highlight during your stay with us at The Silo Hotel. Thank you for the wonderful review, and we hope to see you again in the not-too-distant future! Laura (Marketing Team)
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We absolutely LOVED the Silo hotel. the architecture and design are stunning and so unique. The service was also impeccable. Everyone knew us by name, and went above and byond to make sur eour stay was enjoyable. The concierge took care of booking and delivering a rental car directly to the hotel as we wanted to explore the cape peninsula on our own. They also were able to finagle a day of reservation for us to enjoy dinner at The Pot Luck Club which was no small feat (and the dinner was delicious!). Our room was gorgeous - the signature pillowed glass in the enormous bathroom, tasteful and eclectic decor, and fully stocked mini bar with snacks and beverages that we enjoyed on our balcony overlooking table mountain, and the waterfront. While the price tag was not small, we felt the experience at The Silo was worth every penny - truly memorable. Oh, and the breakfast was exceptional! They even prepared us a lovely boxed breakfast to-go to accompany us on our early morning flight to Namibia on our last day.…
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Date of stay: October 2022
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Responded 1 week ago
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 from our passionate and expert team. We are looking forward to welcoming you back for another memorable experience soon. Laura (Marketing Team)
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Tyler and the team were amazing this is by far my favourite hotel in South Africa. The roof top pool has incredible panoramic views of Cape Town and the breakfast and cocktails were also amazing. The staff also made some great restaurant recommendations during our stay. I will definitely be returning on my next visit to Cape Town. If you’re thinking about staying here do not hesitate to book you won’t regret it.
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Date of stay: April 2023Trip type: Traveled as a couple
Room Tip: Opt for a superior suite or a corner room
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Responded 1 week ago
Dear Anthony, Thank you for this wonderful review of The Silo Hotel. We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed the breathtaking views, the breakfast offering and the cocktails. We hope to welcome you back soon for another memorable experience. Laura (Marketing Team)
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Where to start? The views, breathtaking. The hotel staff could not have been more accommodating. The rooms had everything you could possible need. In the heart of the city so you can walk to almost anything, driver on staff if you need to go farther. Over the years my expectations have grown and this hotel not only met but exceeded every expectation. Would definitely come back and would highly reccomend foranyone looking for the best hotel hotel in Capetown.
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Date of stay: April 2023Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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Responded 4 weeks ago
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 from our team. We are looking forward to welcoming you back for another memorable experience soon. Laura (Marketing Team)
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We pre booked the rooftop bar for drinks and snacks to watch the sunset and wow were we blown away. This is probably the best spot to watch the sunset at V&A waterfront. It’s stunning. It’s the dearest place we eat and drank but we still found it incredible cheap compared to the UK and other places we have holiday’d. Would LOVE to stay over in this hotel and have a dip in the pool! We drank for hours on the rooftop bar then went down to the 6th floor for tapas. It was delicious and the decor is stunning!
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Date of stay: April 2023Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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Responded Apr 16, 2023
Thank you for this lovely review. We are delighted to hear that you had a wonderful time with us on The Silo Rooftop and we hope to welcome you back to stay in the not-too-distant future! Laura (Marketing Team)
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Terrible Customer Service I was so looking forward to staying at the Silo. Unfortunately I had to cancel due to a death in the family. I was promised a refund and despite following this up six times I still don't have it.......
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Date of stay: February 2023Trip type: Traveled solo
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Responded Mar 27, 2023
Good day, Thank you for your feedback and we are sorry to hear that this is the experience you had with The Silo Hotel. I have been informed that the finance team is in contact with you and will resolve this soonest. Laura (Marketing Team)
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Wowzer This place is so special and lives up to all the instagram posts I’ve seen We booked the roof top bar to celebrate my friends 50th birthday and watch the sunset over signal hill My friend received a birthday glass of champagne on arrival which was great The views were spectacular and the service at the bar was great too We then went to the Granary Cafe for dinner. The restaurant is amazing and the huge windows add to the experience I had the fish curry which was incredible We all had 3 courses and wine Service was ok however by the end of the evening I think the waiter was ready to go home and forgot our last drinks All in all it was fantastic and I will go back again
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Date of stay: February 2023Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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Responded Mar 10, 2023
Thank you for celebrating with us! We are delighted to hear that you and your friend enjoyed a memorable birthday at The Silo Hotel and that our Chef’s carefully crafted dishes were a highlight. We look forward to celebrating more of life’s most special moments together. We will certainly pass on your feedback as we aim to uphold our exceptionally high standard of service at all times. Laura (Marketing Team)
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We booked this hotel last minute due to a dispute at another hotel. Definitely a pricey option but well worth it. The staff were incredible... the room and the views absolutely stunning. The location along the Waterfront is also great for walking around or shopping or dining at some pretty fantastic restaurants. I think my only criticism is how early the bar closes!
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Date of stay: February 2023Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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Responded Feb 27, 2023
We are happy to hear that you enjoyed your stay with us at The Silo Hotel, Phillip! Laura (Marketing Team)
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Checked whether we had to book or not to have a pre dinner cocktail. This venue was on our bucket list. Told no problem to have a pre drink at the bar and consider dinner if we wished. Arrived to be told no fully booked until next week. The doorman was great and said we should go across the road to the red at radisson roof bar. This we did and had a great time. Spoke to people later who said the silo had plenty of capacity. Our photos also showed how quiet it was up on their roof bar.Their loss. Not Impressed. Obviously Giles Corin and Monica Giletti did not have the same reception. No longer on our bucket list.
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Date of stay: February 2023Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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Response from Laura Siebert, Marketing at The Silo Hotel
Responded Feb 28, 2023
Good day Paul, Your feedback is much appreciated. We are sorry to hear that this is what you experienced at The Silo Hotel and will certainly share your feedback with the team as we aim to uphold our promise of delivering a complete experience and a perfect stay at all times. We hope to provide you with an improved experience upon your next visit! Laura (Marketing Team)
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We went to the bar ) not rooftop). We weren't staying at the hotel but wanted to check it out. We were told that if you aren't staying at the hotel you need reservations at both the bars! Somehow we made it upstairs. Watered drinks and a snobby atmosphere confirmed our initial that we needn't stay there
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Date of stay: January 2023Trip type: Traveled with friends
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Response from Laura Siebert, Marketing at The Silo Hotel
Responded Jan 31, 2023
Hi Rajiv, Thank you for your feedback. We are sorry to hear that this was the experience you had at The Silo Hotel. We will certainly share your feedback with our dining team as we aim to uphold our promise of delivering a world-class experience at all times. Laura (Marketing Team)
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PRICE RANGE
$843 - $1,094 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
LOCATION
South AfricaWestern CapeCape TownCape Town Central
NUMBER OF ROOMS
28
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Frequently Asked Questions about The Silo Hotel
Which popular attractions are close to The Silo Hotel?
Nearby attractions include Cape Town Diamond Museum (0.1 miles), Shimansky (0.10 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, Cooked, and Signal Restaurant Waterfront.
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.