The Silo Hotel in the V&A Waterfront sets a new standard for luxury hotel accommodation in the Cape. This magical hotel towers above the Waterfront and is located in an old, unused grain silo. This unique experience will have you surrounded by feats of engineering and architecture as well as the natural wonder of South Africa’s Mother City.

The Silo & The Zeitz MOCAA

About The Silo Hotel

Built in the grain elevator portion of the historic grain silo complex that occupies the six floors above Zeitz MOCAA (Museum of Contemporary Art Africa). The exterior of the building was designed by Thomas Heatherwick, of London-based Heatherwick Studio. From the outside, the greatest visible change to the building’s original structure is the addition of the ingenious glass windows inserted into the geometry of the hotel floors. These multi-faceted windows bulge outward as if gently inflated, as if to mimic a full sack of grain. By night, these incredible windows transform the building into a glowing beacon in the Table Bay harbour. The Silo Hotel is a celebration of art, style, architecture and design. A tribute to timeless glamour and contemporary luxury.

The Silo Hotel Accommodation

The Silo Hotel has 28 rooms, and a one bedroom penthouse. Each room has been individually designed and decorated by the stylish wand of Liz Biden. Colourful and eclectic pieces juxtapose the modern, industrial architecture. The 7 room categories are based on the room size and the views. There are four Family Suites in The Silo Hotel located on the four corners of seventh floor. Each is like a luxury two-bedroom apartment in the heart of Cape Town with a vast downstairs living room, dining room and cloakroom. Upstairs are two en-suite bedrooms – one master bedroom and one children’s bedroom.

The Silo Hotel offers a wide range of dining experiences in Cape Town. Executive Chef Veronica Canha-Hibbert and her team have crafted a number of casual and contemporary menus that include breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea, dinner, bar snacks and a wonderful Sunday Roast. Chef Veronica believes in good, honest and approachable food that showcases seasonal, local ingredients. Relax after work in The Willaston Bar and enjoy a selection of bar snacks. The Granary Café offers a more formal dining experience while The Silo Rooftop is the ideal spot for a sunset cocktail or a casual lunch

The Silo Hotel Activities

• The Vault is The Silo Hotel’s small and exclusive, subterranean art gallery. It provides a link between the not-for-profit art featured in the museum and the local galleries in Cape Town .
• Meticulously selected by the owner of The Royal Portfolio and avid art enthusiast Liz Biden, The Silo Hotel houses some of Africa’s most talented, emerging, and eminent contemporary artists.
• Zeitz Museum Of Contemporary Art Africa (MOCAA) is situated below The Silo Hotel. It is a public, not-for-profit contemporary art museum that collects, preserves, researches, and exhibits 21st century art from Africa and its Diaspora. Containing over 100 galleries, spread over nine floors, this exquisite space houses a diverse and unique range of contemporary African art.
• The Silo Spa has five treatment rooms, two of which can be made into a couple’s room. It is a tranquil space in which guests can relax and indulge in the latest therapies and spa techniques. There’s also a gym, sauna and a dedicated manicure and pedicure area. Enjoy signature treatments using top international products including Carol Joy, Ling and Black Pearl

The Willaston Bar & Restaurant

Rooftop Pool

Greatest Africa was founded in the Greater Cape Area of South Africa, and offers private wine tours in the exquisite Cape Region. Our exclusive tours are guided by boutique wine producer Richard Hilton, of Richard Hilton Vineyards, who is also the founder and MD of Greatest Africa.

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