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Grand Daddy HotelvsCape Grace Managed By Accor
Grand Daddy Hotel and Cape Grace are both endorsed by expert reviewers. Overall, Cape Grace scores significantly higher than Grand Daddy Hotel. Cape Grace scores 91 with positive reviews from 16 reviews such as Rough Guide, Frommer's and Concierge.
Grand Daddy Hotel
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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
Cape Grace Managed By Accor Frommer's
Concierge Travel + Leisure
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West Quay Road, Victoria & Alfred Waterfront, Cape Town Central 8001, South Africa
From $2,122/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
Frommer's "Of the larger Waterfront hotels, the Grace remains the most elegant, and it's still the first choice for visiting VIPs, though Dock House is by far the most exclusive." Full review
Concierge "The 121-room hotel has a somewhat younger clientele than its main luxury competitor, the Mount Nelson, and prides itself on extremely personalized service."
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Hotel staff try to accommodate every request, so if you're keen on wine, the resident sommelier can accompany you to the winelands.
Travel + Leisure World's Best Hotels
"A movable pedestrian bascule bridge provides access from the bustling waterfront to this quiet, mansard-roofed hotel on its own private quay." Full review
DK Eyewitness "A member of the Leading Small Hotels of the World group, the Cape Grace is the stately jewel in the crown of the Waterfront’s crop of hotels."
Rough Guide "One of South Africa’s most expensive and exclusive hotels, in a perfect location, and deserving of every accolade."
Time Out "With its recently refurbished rooms (121 in total), outstanding restaurant and dining facilities... and superb African-inspired spa, this is certainly one of the best hotels in the city." Full review
Star Service "This small boutique-style hotel is a dark terra-cotta rectangle off by itself among the docks, yet just a short walk from the action." Full review
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Room service never takes a rest, and disabled accommodations are available upon request.
Gayot "Situated on a private quay on Cape Town's Victoria and Alfred Waterfront, this hotel combines elegance and convenience."
OysterUpscale
"Located on the marina and a short drivefrom many of Cape Town's most popular attractions, Cape Grace is an eleganthotel with 120 rooms and suites." Full review
Afar Magazine "There’s a reason Cape Grace always tops the best hotels lists: everyone loves a classic." Full review
