Grand Daddy HotelvsGarden Court Victoria Junction
Grand Daddy Hotel and Protea Hotel Cape Town Victoria Junction are both rated highly by reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, Grand Daddy Hotel scores significantly better than Protea Hotel Cape Town Victoria Junction. Grand Daddy Hotel ranks #10 in Cape Town with accolades from 9 reviews including Afar Magazine, Rough Guide and On the Grid.
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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 Telegraph
7.0
"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 Planet
Top 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
Garden Court Victoria Junction
Somerset & Ebenezer Roads, Cape Town Central 8001, South Africa
From $61/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Fodor's
"With funky art-deco decor, this hotel, adjacent to the Waterfront and De Waterkant, is popular with those looking for something different."
DK Eyewitness
"Half in Green Point and half inside the V&A, the Victoria Junction offers the full designer hotel experience."
Time Out
"A popular bet for visiting film crews and movie industry types (they have rooms especially for your equipment and props), this hotel offers convenience, service and good facilities at doable prices." Full review
Star Service
"The industrial look lends itself to a business atmosphere, and corporate guests are a regularity. But, the hotel's free shuttle to the surrounding area makes it easy for tourists to get around, too.
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Lonely Planet
"Vintage suitcases hang on the lobby walls like artwork at this Protea hotel offering something edgier than usual, with industrial loft-style rooms and self-catering apartments with exposed brick walls." Full review