The Silo Hotel
Cape Town, South Africa
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Is The Silo Hotel good? Overview, pros and cons
Verdict: 8.4/10 (Staylist AI score). Guests praise: unique art rooms; 360-degree rooftop; attentive staff. Main complaint: overpriced high tea once.
Staylist AI overview · based on 8 public guest reviews
“Silo's art-filled Cape Town icon”
The Silo Hotel is a treasure-chest hotel at the V&A Waterfront beside the modern art museum — every room individually styled with art, colors and design, spacious rooms with unforgettable harbour, city and Table Mountain panoramas, a rooftop pool and bar with 360-degree views, a beautiful library, fantastic food, and outstanding attentive staff; birthday celebrations and high teas impress most guests deeply. One detailed dissent: the Royal Afternoon Tea felt unrefined, significantly overpriced and repetitive — let down badly for a property of this standing.
- Rooms
- Unique art-styled rooms with mountain views.
- Service
- Outstanding, attentive and pleasant staff throughout.
- Location
- A V&A Waterfront spot beside the museum.
- Food
- Wonderful food; the high tea disappointed once.
- Facilities
- A rooftop pool, bar and a library.
- Value
- Five-star experience, though the tea felt overpriced.
- Unique art rooms
- 360-degree rooftop
- Attentive staff
- Great food
- Parking
- Overpriced high tea once
Best forLuxury staysSpecial occasionsArt lovers
How it compares
The Silo Hotel ranks #15 of 90 hotels Staylist lists in Cape Town and #9 of 19 5-star hotels there. At about $2,113 a night it is 379% above the median for 5-star hotels in Cape Town ($441). The closest listed alternative is Radisson Red Hotel V and A Waterfront Cape Town, 100 m away (score 8.0).
About the hotel
- Address
- Silo Square, Victoria \u0026 Alfred Waterfront, Cape Town, Western Cape, 8001, South Africa
- Hotel class
- ★★★★★ 5-star
- Opened
- 2017
- Check-in / out
- From 14:00 · by 11:00
- Distance to centre
- 1.3 km
- Getting there
- Airport: Cape Town Intl. Airport (22.18 km) · Train Station: Cape Town Harbour (1.02 km)
- Children
- Children of all ages are welcome at this property.
Nearby hotels
- Radisson Red Hotel V and A Waterfront Cape Town100 m · 8.0 · $196
- Cape Grace, A Fairmont Managed Hotel200 m · 8.3 · $1,360
- Victoria & Alfred Hotel by Newmark300 m · 7.6 · $621
- Dock House Boutique Hotel and Spa by Newmark400 m · 8.6 · $486
- Queen Victoria Hotel by Newmark500 m · 8.0 · $555
Amenities
- Multi-function room
- Parking
- Restaurant
Frequently asked questions
- What time is check-in at The Silo Hotel?
- Check-in starts at 14:00 and check-out is by 11:00.
- Is there parking at The Silo Hotel?
- Yes: parking.
- How far is The Silo Hotel from the airport?
- The nearest airport is Cape Town Intl. Airport, about 22.18 km away.
- How far is The Silo Hotel from the centre of Cape Town?
- About 1.3 km.
- Is The Silo Hotel suitable for children?
- Children of all ages are welcome at this property.