![]() The interiors were designed by hotelier Liz Biden, who owns The Silo hotel and its parent company, The Royal Portfolio, along with her husband, Phil. This stark contrast between old and new is augmented by the lively and eclectic style of interior design, a quirky distinction from the cold, raw feel of the building’s exterior. The redeveloped building is a beautifully contrasted mixture of historic infrastructure and a modern decor.The enormous windows offer birds-eye views of the city, the harbor and the iconic Table Mountain. All spaces display unique variations of whimsical interior ornaments, colorful contemporary African art, and an original machine head emerging from what was once the distribution floor of the grain silo working house. Continuing up to Level Six is the reception area, which is flanked by the Granary Café on one side and Willaston Bar on the other side. Mohau Modisakeng’s Ditaola series, commissioned pieces by Jody Paulsen, Must be the Rain and So Exotic, and Frances Goodman’s Hooded Lady I, II & III help showcase this contrasting theme. Suspended from the double volume ceiling hangs Haldane Martin’s contemporary chandelier, juxtaposed against the original grain hoppers. Located on the ground floor of the silo building, the lobby sets the scene for the contrast between old and new design showcased throughout The Silo Hotel.The hotel is located in the grain elevator portion of the building – often dubbed the ‘elevator tower’ – which used to sort the grain before conveying the grain into the 42 storage silos. One of the building’s most remarkable newly added features are the pillowed glazing panels, inserted into the geometry of the hotel floors, which bulge outward as if gently inflated. The building was reimagined by UK industrial designer Thomas Heatherwick, who incorporated many of the structure’s original industrial features. The last shipment of grain to Europe was on board the MV Anangel Wisdom in 1995 and the grain silo ceased operations in 2001. The building, once the tallest in Sub-Saharan Africa, standing proud at 57 m (187 ft), was used for nearly 80 years as a grain silo providing crucial infrastructure to the country’s agricultural and industrial development. ![]() The Silo Hotel is located in a historic grain silo building, which was completed in 1924.Both ocean and mountain activities are on your doorstep when staying at The Silo Hotel, since the V&A Waterfront is the center of it all, acting as a departure point for guided whale excursions, sunset catamaran tours, or stand-up paddle boarding for a self-guided voyage around the harbor. The latter is a lively hub of world-class eateries, designer shops, talented street performers, family-friendly activities, and authentic arts & crafts from the Cape, all gathered together on the historic working harbour in the shadow of Table Mountain. The Silo Hotel enjoys an excellent location on the outskirts of Cape Town’s Victoria & Alfred Waterfront.In this review (more info and photos below my YouTube video): Have you ever stayed at The Silo Hotel Cape Town? If so, what was your experience? Leave a comment. The Silo Hotel Cape Town features in my top 10 lists of the best luxury hotels in Cape Town and the world’s most instagrammable luxury hotels. A highlight of the hotel is its spectacular wraparound rooftop terrace, which features an infinity pool, two bars and several lounge areas. Champagne and carving trolleys roll through the hotel’s signature restaurant The Granary Café, and the spa is sumptuously serene. Guests can watch the bustle below while soaking in a freestanding tub in one of 28 lofty rooms, designed with a bold mix of colors, prints, and textures. The former grain elevator was reimagined from rough concrete into diamond, with crystalline windows and a whimsical elegance. ![]() Topping Cape Town’s Museum of Contemporary Art Africa (MOCAA) at the bustling V&A Waterfront, the family-owned Silo Hotel hits all the high notes. ![]() Tip: get complimentary VIP perks when booking via Virtuoso.Today: Review of The Silo Hotel, Cape Town (South Africa) Review: KLM Boeing 777 Business Class from Cape Town to Amsterdam.Review: Private Airbus A340 First Class flight from Antarctica to Cape Town.Review: Trip to the South Pole & Emperor penguins.Review: Echo Camp by White Desert, Antarctica.Review: First Class flight from Cape Town to Antarctica in a private Airbus A340 jet.Review: The Silo Hotel Cape Town, South Africa (today).Review: One&Only Cape Town, South Africa.Review: KLM Boeing 787 Business Class from Amsterdam to Cape Town.Last February, I enjoyed a sublime holiday that I will remember as my most epic journey ever: a trip to Cape Town (South Africa) and Antarctica (the 7th Continent). Wednesday newsletters always feature a hotel or flight review.
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