The Silo
Cape town, South Africa
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Why we love it
- The Silo Hotel sets a new standard for luxury Cape Town accommodation
- The Silo Hotel has been built in the grain elevator portion of the historic grain silo complex occupying six floors above Zeitz Museum of Contemporary Art Africa (MOCAA)
- A tribute to timeless glamour and contemporary luxury offering the highest levels of personalised service
Stay at The Silo
The Silo 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 what will become the Zeitz Museum of Contemporary Art Africa (MOCAA).
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 and creating a building that will be as synonymous with the Cape Town skyline.
From the outside, the greatest visible change to the building’s original structure will be the addition of pillowed glazing panels, inserted into the geometry of the hotel floors, which will bulge outward as if gently inflated. By night, this will transform the building into a glowing lantern or beacon in the harbour.
Experiences
Table Mountain
Ride up Table Mountain on the cable car, meander through a maze of pathways and marvel at views over Camps Bay and Twelve Apostles.
Robben Island
Take a boat to Robben Island for a guided tour around the famous prison where Nelson Mandela and other freedom fighters were held captive.
Hiking
Hike up Lion's Head, during the ascent soak up outstanding views over sights such as Kloof Nek and Signal Hill, then descend as the sun sets.
Tailored Art Tours
The Silo Hotel offers wonderful private art tours that allow guests the opportunity to learn about the incredible African art scene and to celebrate the incredible artists and their work.
Zeitz Museum of Contemporary Art Africa
Containing over 100 galleries, spread over nine floors directly below The Silo, this exquisite space houses a diverse and unique range of contemporary African art.
Marine Life Watching
From Simon's Town and Hout Bay, take a boat trip to islands inhabited by seals. Spot whales and dolphins from here and the waterfront.
Cape Peninsula Tour
This day trip leads you to wonderful destinations such as Cape Point, penguins at Boulder Beach, and Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens.
Constantia Winelands
Venture out of Cape Town to the sprawling vineyards, Dutch style architecture and world class wine tasting in Constantia's winelands.
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Facilities
- WIFI
- Fitness centre
- Luxury Spa
- Rooftop Champagne bar
- Rooftop Swimming Pool
Missy & Harry
Absolutely amazing holiday. Garonga is heaven! We did everything possible and our guide was brilliant and hilarious. I can definitely recommend True Travel for their excellent advice and professionalism – they clearly are very knowledgeable about where they send their clients and made sure we had a worry-free holiday that perfectly suited us. We were particular grateful for the collection off our flight and help onto our transfer in Johannesburg, which included a very nifty queue jump due to their reputation!
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