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Radisson Blu Hotel Waterfront, Cape TownvsGrand Daddy Hotel
Both properties are praised by professionals. Overall, Grand Daddy Hotel ranks significantly better than Radisson Blu Hotel Waterfront, Cape Town. Grand Daddy Hotel scores 85 with praise from 9 reviewers such as Rough Guide, Fodor's and Star Service.
Radisson Blu Hotel Waterfront, Cape Town
Frommer's
DK Eyewitness
Star Service
Oyster
Gayot
Fodor's
100 Beach Road, Granger Bay, Cape Town Central 8002, South Africa
From $118/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Frommer's "The Radisson enjoys an exceptional setting -- right on the sea, with waves spraying off the rocks just beyond the popular outdoor terrace and garden area." Full review
DK Eyewitness "The Radisson is a well-established hotel located on a Granger Bay promontory that overlooks a private marina... the service is always impeccable, but never intrusive."
Star Service "Perched over the bay, this modern, Scandinavian-born property has become a popular alternative to the Victoria and Alfred Waterfront tourist scene." Full review
OysterLuxury
"Luxury hotel with a smart, contemporary vibe and prime setting overlooking the sea... the V&A Waterfront tourist hub is walkable or accessible via a free shuttle." Full review
Gayot "A marina setting and free shuttle service put the best of Cape Town at this modern hotel's front door."
Fodor's "Location, location, location. When it comes to the perfect position, this hotel is one of Cape Town's front-runners, perched right on the edge of the Atlantic Ocean." Full review
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Be sure to enjoy the infinity pool spilling into the ocean view and the recently renovated spa.
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
