Kevin and I were lucky enough to stay at the Silo Hotel in Cape Town for two nights this month and what an absolute treat it was. The Silo is an extraordinary new 5-star hotel in Cape Town. Surrounded by majestic panoramic views of Table Mountain and Lion’s Head we were in absolute awe upon arrival. Being a huge art fanatic I was excited to not only visit the Zeitz MOCAA but to finally check out the architecture of this exclusive hotel.

Our itinerary included a little trip to the beautiful spa, drinks at the Silo rooftop bar as well as a stop for Royal High Tea.

The Silo Hotel sets a new standard for luxury Cape Town accommodation. A magical, five-star premium hotel towering above the V&A Waterfront surrounded by the natural wonder of South Africa’s Mother City.
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) which houses Africa’s largest collection of contemporary African art. The exterior of the building was designed by 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 structures glisten like diamonds during the day while at night the building transforms 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 offering the highest levels of personalised service synonymous with The Royal Portfolio.

Breakfast at the Granary Café

Dining in The Granary Café is a unique experience. The menu inherits the same comfortable, eclectic and contemporary style as Liz Biden’s hotel interiors. Executive Chef Veronica Canha-Hibbert and her team believe in good, honest and approachable food that showcases seasonal, local ingredients.

Checking-In

Upon walking into our room I was absolutely mind blown by the attention to detail. From the artwork to the porcelain to the beautiful silk robes. I felt like absolute royalty for the two nights which we stayed at Silo. The bathtub is enclosed by a floor to ceiling window which looks out to the V&A and is a standout feature alone.

The Silo Hotel has 28 rooms, including a spectacular 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 6 room categories are based on the room size and the views. Each room has a private balcony and a unique collection of contemporary African art.

Silo Rooftop Pool

The Silo Rooftop is open for resident hotel guests and non-resident guests by prior reservation only.
For non-resident guests a deposit of R100 per person is required to secure the booking on The Silo Rooftop. The deposit will be deducted from the final bill.
The Silo Rooftop offers guests a relaxed, al fresco experience with spectacular panoramic views of Cape Town from the tallest building in the V&A Waterfront. Guests can look forward to pizzas, sharing platters, salads and poké bowls. Enjoy a glass of bubbly, fine South African wines or a classic cocktail while you soak up the last of the day’s sunshine.
Kindly note that access to The Silo Rooftop is weather dependent and the pool is strictly for resident hotel guests only.

Royal High Tea

The Royal Tea is a selection of petit gateaux and exquisite teatime treats including several savoury delights.
Served Thursday – Sunday from 2:30PM to 4:30PM on the 6th floor with a last seating at 3:30pm. The cost of the Royal Tea is R325 per person. Bookings for up to 6 people can be made using the Dineplan booking button below.
Bookings are essential and full payment is required in order to confirm the booking.