Located in the heart of the Mother City, between St. George’s Mall and Green Market Square, the hotel is a celebration of Cape Town’s one-of-a-kind cultural diversity and history.
Guests can expect a veritable showcase of South Africa’s dynamic design scene throughout the 32 rooms and communal public spaces. Here, in the cosmopolitan centre, a new cultural hub will emerge from two heritage buildings connected by a rooftop bar – matching the melting pot spirit for which Cape Town is known.
The hotel is situated on the only tree-lined and fully pedestrianised avenue in Cape Town, framed by the heritage buildings just below the historic Company’s Gardens and overlooking Green Market Square. The prime location means a one-kilometre walk to V&A Waterfront and Table Mountain or just a 10-minute drive to the world-renowned Clifton and Camps Bay beaches. After days spent exploring the vibrant cityscape, guests will find reprieve at Gorgeous George’s rooftop bar and pool where a buzzing social scene brings visitors and locals together for good food, music and a lively atmosphere. Rounding out the hotel’s cultural quotient, a first-floor event and art space will rub shoulders with the neighbouring art galleries, niche museums, and intimate theatres.
At the helm of the design, Tristan du Plessis has been given the task to transform two separate buildings that were connected in the 1940s. Originally built by the United Building Society, the hotel’s entrance is an art deco building and the second structure boasts the traits of New Edwardian style. The rising-star Joburg designer brings a young and fresh perspective and a deep respect for contemporary African design.
Using the two distinct buildings and their respective features as the guiding force, du Plessis has created a modern oasis harmonised through the use of industrial elements; raw exposed concrete and steelwork successfully melding with Victorian elements.
