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Cape Cadogan Boutique HotelvsGrand Daddy Hotel
Cape Cadogan and Grand Daddy Hotel are both endorsed by reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, Grand Daddy Hotel is the choice of most reviewers compared to Cape Cadogan. Grand Daddy Hotel is ranked #10 in Cape Town with accolades from 9 sources including Fodor's, Time Out and Travel + Leisure.
Cape Cadogan Boutique Hotel
Concierge
Time Out
Frommer's
Lonely Planet
The Telegraph
Travel + Leisure
Fodor's
Condé Nast Traveler
5 Upper Union Street, Gardens, Cape Town Central 8000, South Africa
From $226/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Concierge "It's a sensual kind of place that feels private, with all-white decor, sparkling chandeliers, and open, travertine-tiled bathrooms."
Time Out "Comprising the original hotel, nearby luxury apartments and the more private Owners Villa, the Cape Cadogan continues to provide stylish sanctuary for city visitors." Full review
Frommer's "One of the original farmhouses built on the slopes of Table Mountain, this elegant double-storied Georgian is just steps away from bustling Kloof Street, yet it's a thoroughly peaceful sanctuary." Full review
Lonely Planet "This Gone with the Wind–style heritage-listed villa presents a very classy boutique operation with some rooms opening on to the secluded courtyard." Full review
The Telegraph8.0
"An elegant oasis housed in a 19th-century national monument, Cadogan is one of the very best guest houses in the city, with 15 individually decorated rooms." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Cape Cadogan is a listed national monument, and its 15 suites reflect this, with ornate fireplaces, plush headboards, and standalone soaking tubs" Full review
Fodor's "The staff are pleasant and accommodating and will help you arrange just about anything you need." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler Readers' Choice Award
"This 15-room Georgian-era townhouse, tucked away in a residential street in Gardens, is full of surprises...such a brilliant location, as slickly managed, luxurious or private as Cape Cadogan." Full review
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Request a room with a separate bathroom if you prefer.
Grand Daddy Hotel Frommer's Fodor's
Rough Guide Time Out
Star Service
Afar Magazine
On the Grid Travel + Leisure The Telegraph Lonely Planet Show All Reviews
38 Long Street, Cape Town Central 8000, South Africa
From $46/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Laundy Room
Frommer's "A relatively high level of luxury and a strong buzz make this one of the liveliest hotels in town." Full review
Fodor's "This is a stylish inner-city, glamorous spot that's also good value for travelers."
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Ask for a corner room, which has three large windows.
Rough Guide "Seven retrocool American Airstream trailers, decorated by local artists, sit on the roof of the Grand Daddy Hotel, linked by wooden walkways greened by indigenous plants."
Time Out "Following in the footsteps of its quirky predecessors Daddy Long Legs Boutique Hotel and Daddy Long Legs Self Catering Apartments, this plush hotel offers top-notch accommodation with a twist." Full review
Star Service "Occupying a charming low-rise historic building on a bustling corner of Long Street, this quaint lodging is packed with plenty of spunk." Full review
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The hotel's main showpiece is the seven, silver Airstream trailers perched on the roof where guests can choose to stay.
Afar Magazine "One of the city’s quirkier havens, though it somehow manages to walk the fine line between campy and classy." Full review
On the Grid "Legendary, luxurious and with a stylish eatery, The Grand Daddy is original and quintessentially Cape Town." Full review
Travel + Leisure "The 26 standard guest rooms are more classic, although they do incorporate South African motifs like aloe-print headboards. " Full review
The Telegraph7.0
"Boutique hotel has a young, funky character that will suit those wanting an urban central-city base, close to the Long Street’s action and Bree Street’s hip restaurants and bars." Full review
Lonely PlanetTop choice
"The Grand Daddy’s star attraction is its rooftop 'trailer park' of penthouse suites, made from seven vintage, artistically renovated Airstream trailers. The hotel's regular rooms are also stylish" Full review
