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The Silo Hotel

Cape Town • V&A Waterfront • OVER THE TOP

avg. $1,857 / night

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At a glance

Heatherwick Studio's conversion of a 1924 grain silo into a 28-room hotel with faceted glass windows and eclectic interiors.

Best for: Architecture enthusiasts and collectors visiting Cape Town

Highlights:

  • 1924 grain silo converted by Heatherwick Studio with bulging glass protrusions
  • 28 rooms with eclectic furnishings and diamond-paned windows framing Table Mountain
  • Rooftop infinity pool and bar within raw concrete industrial structure
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PB hotel design editorial

Six enormous grain elevator silos, built in 1924 to process wheat arriving at Cape Town's working harbour, gave Heatherwick Studio one of the more structurally demanding conversion briefs in recent hospitality history. The practice's solution — to push bubble-shaped glass protrusions outward from the existing concrete grain silo tower, creating faceted diamond-paned windows that bulge from the original structure's rigid grid — transformed The Silo Hotel into one of the most recognisable silhouettes on the V&A Waterfront. Opened in 2017 above the Zeitz Museum of Contemporary Art Africa, which Heatherwick also designed within the lower silo complex, the hotel spans the upper six floors of the grain elevator, with 28 rooms and suites fitted into a building whose raw board-formed concrete columns and rooftop infinity pool colonnade remain unapologetically industrial in their weight and texture. The interiors, conceived by Liz Biden of the Royal Portfolio, push hard against that industrial shell in a productive tension. Each room carries its own chromatic identity — dusty rose velvet arched headboards, antique crystal empire chandeliers, ikat-print armchairs in coral and ochre, zebra-hide occasional stools — assembled with the eclecticism of a well-travelled collector rather than a decorator following a mood board. The diamond-paned windows, visible in every room image, frame Table Mountain and the harbour simultaneously, their geometric steel tracery holding the landscape like a series of shifting paintings. Upstairs, the rooftop bar arranges tufted teal velvet banquettes and circular iron candelabra chandeliers against the same structural glazing, the Atlantic horizon dissolving into the geometry beyond.

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About

The Silo Hotel is a magical space towering above the V&A Waterfront surrounded by the natural wonder of South Africa’s Mother City. The Silo has been built in the grain elevator portion of the historic grain silo complex occupying six floors above the Zeitz Museum of Contemporary Art Africa (MOCAA). Zeitz MOCAA is a contemporary art museum that rivals the likes of the Tate Modern in London, MoMA in New York and Museo Nacional del Prado in Madrid. Zeitz MOCAA is a not-for-profit partnership between the V&A Waterfront and Jochen Zeitz, whose collection forms the Museum’s founding collection. The building has been designed by Thomas Heatherwick, Founder and Principal of the London-based Heatherwick Studio. Heatherwick Studio was tasked with the transformation of the elevator house and the adjacent storage annex of six rows of seven silos, while carefully retaining its cultural significance.

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The Silo Hotel Reviews

383 reviews

"This hotel was a 5 star experience from the moment we arrived til the moment we left. Very attentive staff, beautifully decorated rooms for all 3 of our accommodations and the food was wonderful! Each room is curated slightly differently with unique art and furnishings. The staff are absolutely lovely and made our stay just perfect. I highly recommend both restaurants and the view from the rooftop bar is incredible for afternoon coffee or a sunset cocktail. Great location walkable to V&A Waterfront area. I highly recommend this hotel and would definitely return."

A Tripadvisor traveler review

Jul 17, 2026

"The Silo Hotel is an absolute masterpiece of design and easily one of the most stunning buildings I have ever stepped into. We booked a spot at The Silo Rooftop for sunset drinks, and it completely blew us away. Being at the highest point of the V&A Waterfront gives you an uninterrupted, 360-degree panoramic view of Table Mountain, Lion's Head, and the entire harbor spread out below you. Lounging alfresco with a masterfully crafted cocktail while the golden hour light hits those iconic, bulging geometric glass windows is an unforgettable visual experience. The vibe is sophisticated, exclusive, and lively, and the service was completely immaculate from the moment we stepped into the elevator. A flawless 5-star bucket-list experience in the city!"

A Tripadvisor traveler review

Jun 18, 2026

"This was an amazing experience! We went to the hotel for a high tea, a tea tasting, which in itself was some of the best food I have ever tried. Then our hostess took us up to the rooftop bar, where you have a 360-degree view of the Harbour and Cape Town. We were we had sundowners and watched the sun set over the Atlantic"

A Tripadvisor traveler review

Jun 11, 2026

"I had high expectations for the Royal Afternoon Tea at The Silo Hotel, but unfortunately, it was a major disappointment. For a venue of this caliber, the experience felt unrefined and significantly overpriced. The food selection was incredibly repetitive. It felt like "gluten on gluten" with very little variety, creativity, or balance in flavors. They only offer 3–4 types of tea. The leaves are left to brew indefinitely, resulting in a bitter, over-steeped cup. There was no understanding of different tea varieties or the specific brewing times required for each. The cutlery felt overused If you are a tea lover or looking for a high-end gastronomic experience, skip this."

A Tripadvisor traveler review

May 03, 2026

"Absolutely beautiful hotel. The views from the rooftop pool, bar and restaurant are a wonder in and of themselves. Highly recommend. Myself and our entire party felt safe, relaxed and well taken care of at The Silo. Unlike other luxury hotels that rely on having been trendy at one point, The Silo maintains their property. Your 5 star experience doesn't dwindle with age. I appreciate that."

A Tripadvisor traveler review

Mar 12, 2026

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