The Silo Hotel is towering above the V&A Waterfront surrounded by the natural wonder of South Africa’s Mother City. The Silo has been built in the grain elevator portion of the historic grain silo complex occupying six floors above what has become the Zeitz Museum of Contemporary Art Africa (MOCAA).

The grain silo was the tallest building in Sub-Saharan Africa at 57m when it was opened in August 1924 after 3 years of construction. It closed in August 2001 after nearly 80 years at the heart of South Africa’s industrial and agricultural development. From the outside, the greatest visible change to the building’s original structure is the addition of pillowed glass windows inserted into the geometry of the hotel floors. These windows bulge outward as if gently inflated. By night, this transforms the building into a glowing beacon in the harbour.

The Silo Hotel has 28 rooms, including a spectacular one bedroom penthouse. Each room has been individually designed and decorated. The 7 room categories are based on the room size and the views. The rooms are more spacious vertically than horizontally due to the unique architecture of The Silo Hotel.

Victoria and Alfred Waterfront is the Cape's touristic centre, and visitors' favourite district for shopping and pleasure. There are approximately 1001 restaurants, shops and bars, all within easy walking distance. It is the base for many activities, such as trips to Robben Island.

For those who would like to explore Cape Town and the surrounding area on a guided tour, we recommend a private tour with one of our guides.

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