The Silo Hotel

The Silo Hotel occupies the upper floors of a converted grain silo at Silo Square in the V&A Waterfront, Cape Town, South Africa. It sits directly above the Zeitz Museum of Contemporary Art Africa and within a short walk of the Waterfront's shops, harbour and restaurants, with the city centre a brief drive away. The building is a landmark of the Waterfront's working-harbour past, reimagined with an angular, geometric glass facade that gives the hotel a sculptural profile against Table Mountain. Inside, the character is that of a design-led luxury property: high ceilings, large windows, contemporary African art and bold interiors. Rooms are grouped into Deluxe Rooms, Luxury Suites and a Penthouse, and are known for floor-to-ceiling views over the harbour, the city bowl and the mountain. Rates generally sit in the R25,000 to R80,000 per night range, placing it at the very top of the Cape Town market. Amenities listed for the property include wifi, a restaurant and bar, a swimming pool, a spa, a fitness centre, a concierge and room service. A rooftop terrace and bar is a draw for guests and visitors alike, offering sunset views across the city. Dining centres on in-house restaurants and the rooftop bar, with breakfast typically served as part of a boutique-hotel experience. The pool and wellness facilities give guests a quiet retreat between museum visits and Waterfront outings. Service is attentive and personalised, in the manner of a small luxury hotel with a high staff-to-guest ratio, and the concierge can arrange wine-estate visits, Table Mountain excursions and transfers. The property suits couples, honeymooners and art-minded travellers who value architecture and views over budget, and it is better suited to adults than to young children. Its position beside the museum makes it an unusually convenient base for cultural sightseeing.