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- The Silo Hotel "might well be the most incredible hotel you ever stay in," according to the Evening Standard.
- The hotel opened in March of 2017 in Cape Town’s V&A Waterfront neighborhood, and has since been named one of the best new hotels in the world by Condé Nast Traveler and dubbed a "luxury lair" by Harper’s BAZAAR.
- What was once a fully-functioning grain silo and the tallest building in sub-Saharan Africa in 1924 is now home to South Africa’s most expensive hotel room — the penthouse costs R151,200 ($10,827.73) per night during peak season.
- A basic Silo Room will run guests R13,500 ($966.24) during the low season.
- Decorated by Liz Biden — cofounder of The Royal Portfolio group of luxury South African accommodations — the hotel is a mix of contemporary and antique. Heatherwick Studio was tapped to design the $40 million architectural face lift and kept the structure’s integrity with high suite ceilings and relatively low square-footage.
- On a recent trip to the Mother City — a popular nickname for Cape Town — I stayed in one of four Family Suites, which would have cost R36,700 ($2,626.73) during the time of my high season visit — the hotel gave Business Insider a reduced rate for the night.
- After exploring the grounds, eating at the hotel’s restaurant, enjoying the sunset from its rooftop, and talking to staff, I can definitely see why some travelers would want to spend their money here — and I think it’s the right call if you have the means.
- As soon as I stepped into The Silo, there was no question I was in the art-loving, African city. The hotel’s unique, Cape Town charm combined with its top-notch level of service made for a fantastic stay. The Silo Hotel exudes luxury and style.
- That said, I’ve stayed in several hotels in and around Cape Town at varying price points, and I think you can find comparable hospitality, amenities, and Cape Town flair without spending more than $1,000 a night.
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The Silo Hotel opened in March 2017 at Cape Town’s V&A Waterfront, a tourist hub with a shopping mall, ferris wheel, several high-end hotels and restaurants, and a marina. With around 24 million visitors every year, The Waterfront is the most visited destination in South Africa.
The Royal Portfolio
Source: Cape Town Tourism, The Royal Portfolio
Prior to this ultra-luxe makeover, the hotel space was the grain-elevator shaft of an abandoned grain silo from 1924 through 2001. The actual silos now house the Zeitz Museum of Contemporary Art Africa — a completely separate entity from the hotel.
Courtesy of The Royal Portfolio
Source: The Royal Portfolio
Now, at 11 stories tall — including the rooftop — this shaft encompasses 28 suites, a spa, gym, a private art collection, conference rooms, and three eateries.
Associated Press
Source: The Royal Portfolio
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