The Silo

Highlights

• Five-star premium hotel towering above the V&A Waterfront in Cape Town
• Spectacular wraparound rooftop terrace featuring an infinity pool, two bars, and several lounge areas
• The Silo Hotel offers 28 rooms, including a one-bedroom penthouse suite, individually designed and decorated

You Should Know

• Children of all ages are welcome at The Silo Hotel

The Detail

The Silo is an exclusive five-star hotel towering above the V&A Waterfront, surrounded by the natural wonder of South Africa’s Mother City. This magical hotel is a celebration of art, style, architecture, and design. It is a tribute to timeless glamour and contemporary luxury, offering the highest levels of personalized service synonymous with The Royal Portfolio. The Silo Hotel has been built in the grain elevator portion of the historic grain silo complex, occupying six floors above Zeitz MOCAA (Museum of Contemporary Art Africa). Zeitz MOCAA houses Africa’s largest collection of contemporary African art.

The exterior of the building was designed by Thomas Heatherwick, Founder and Principal of the 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, each housing 56 panels of glass, bulge outward as if gently inflated. By night, the building transforms into a glowing beacon in the Table Bay harbor.

Each of The Silo Hotel’s 28 rooms, including a spectacular one-bedroom penthouse room, has been individually designed and decorated by Liz Biden, owner and founder of The Royal Portfolio. Colorful and eclectic pieces juxtapose the modern, industrial architecture. Liz has always had an eye for the unusual and has a unique gift for creating beautiful spaces that are both stylish and comfortable. Each room features a private balcony and a unique collection of contemporary African art. The views offered by the glittering, pillowed-glass windows are some of the best in the world.

The Silo Hotel showcases over 300 pieces of contemporary African art. The Biden family has carefully curated the collection in collaboration with a number of local art galleries. The Silo Hotel’s Art Concierge offers remarkable tailored art tours, giving guests an opportunity to explore the incredible African art scene and visit the Zeitz MOCAA below.

The experience at and around The Silo Hotel is focused on the art and culture of Cape Town while celebrating its exquisite natural beauty. Cape Town, surrounded by dramatic mountains and sandy beaches, is consistently ranked among the Top 10 cities in the world to visit by publications such as Condé Nast Traveler and Travel + Leisure magazine. At the hotel itself, guests can relax at the spa, enjoy afternoon tea, sip champagne at The Willaston Bar, swim in the rooftop pool, dine at The Granary Café, or work off the city’s fine dining in the gym.

Price Includes

• Accommodation, full English breakfast, limited mini bar, access to gym and spa facilities
• Guest liaison, parking, one museum entrance, sunset experience, Wi-Fi