The Silo Hotel
South Africa
The Silo Hotel places accommodation above the Zeitz Museum of Contemporary Art Africa at Cape Town’s V&A Waterfront. Occupying six floors, it turns art and architecture into defining elements of a stay. The building’s geometric, pillowed-glass windows frame the surrounding city and harbour. This distinctive design continues into public spaces such as The Granary Café, where the outlook becomes part of dining as well as the hotel’s visual identity. Food and drinks are available in several settings. The Granary Café serves contemporary dishes, the Willaston Bar offers cocktails and casual meals, and the rooftop provides an open-air alternative. A spa adds a quieter experience within the property. The Silo is particularly appealing to travellers who enjoy a close relationship between a hotel and the culture around it. With a major art museum beneath the accommodation and the waterfront outside, a stay can be organised around galleries, architecture and the harbour precinct.