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      Grand Daddy Hotel

      357 Reviews
      #55 of 109 Hotels in Cape Town Central
      38 Long Street | Western Cape, Cape Town Central 8001, South Africa
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      Overview
      4.0
      357 reviews
      • Excellent47%
      • Very good34%
      • Average11%
      • Poor5%
      • Terrible3%
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      “trailer park” (42 reviews)
      “rooftop bar” (39 reviews)
      “long street” (82 reviews)
      Free Wifi
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      Non-Smoking Hotel
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      Reviewed 1 week ago
      Overnight stay in the Mother City

      I stayed overnight in one of the Rooftop Trailers (CityFlights). Its next to the bar and has great views of the city. Good accommodations inside. Note that it is great for couples or single travellers but not if sharing with friends as the trailers are...More

      Thank nicky080686
      Reviewed 2 weeks ago via mobile
      Deluxe trailor experience

      We came to stay for just one night in the trailors on the rooftop of this Hotel - if you are tired of the usual hotel room - this definetly is the place to go to. Trailors are very upmarket and actually more spacious than...More

      Thank Weltenbummlerin06
      Reviewed 12 June 2017
      Warm and inviting experience

      This is a must!!!!!! To be in the hub of where it is all happening and stay in such a beautiful place is a win win. From the time we arrived we were greeted with such a warm welcome and directed into the underground parking....More

      Thank Bellamente13
      Response from Brenda38CT, General Manager at Grand Daddy HotelResponded 13 June 2017

      Dear Bellamente13, Thank you so much for your super review. It was lovely to meet you both and we look forward to seeing you again soon. Regards, Brenda.

      Reviewed 23 May 2017
      Very unique boutique hotel

      If you are looking for something different in the heart of Cape Town, this is the place for you. We stayed here for three nights before moving on to the wine lands. I would recommend that you go to the rooftop trailer, this is not...More

      Thank andyfromsouthampton
      Response from Brenda38CT, General Manager at Grand Daddy HotelResponded 24 May 2017

      Dear andyfromsouthampton, Thank you for your super review, and for choosing the Grand Daddy Hotel for your stay. We hope you enjoyed your time in the winelands and hopefully we will welcome you back to our beautiful city soon. Regards, Brenda.

      Reviewed 25 April 2017
      Great stay and location

      Great hotel and really well located for getting around. All of the staff were great and really went out of their way to engage and help, especially the guys on the door, helping with bags and taxis, as well as the great roof top bar...More

      Thank Duncan C
      Response from Brenda38CT, General Manager at Grand Daddy HotelResponded 28 April 2017

      Dear Duncan C, Thank you for your super review and for choosing the Grand Daddy for your stay. We hope to welcome you back again soon. Regards, Brenda.

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      About
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      • Top amenities
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      • Free High Speed Internet ( WiFi )
      • Hotel Amenities
      • Room Service
      • Dry Cleaning
      • Meeting Rooms
      • Laundry Service
      • Concierge
      • Multilingual Staff
      • Conference Facilities
      • Banquet Room
      • Babysitting
      • Room amenities
      • Air Conditioning
      • Refrigerator in room
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      • Price range
      • US$84 - US$253 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
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      • #40 Family Hotel in Cape Town Central
      • #49 Business Hotel in Cape Town Central
      • #51 Luxury Hotel in Cape Town Central
      • Room types
      • Suites ,
      • Non-Smoking Rooms
      • Number of rooms
      • 33
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      • City Bowl
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      • Grand Daddy Hotel Cape Town, South Africa
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      Deepak G
      2 March 2017|
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      Response from Brenda38CT | Property representative |
      Dear Deepak G, Thank you for your enquiry. The Grand Daddy Hotel was built in the late 1800's, and therefore does not have onsite parking. However, we have an affiliation with a parkade nearby, and the parking fee will be... More
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      29 January 2017|
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      Response from CptChick1968 | Reviewed this property |
      I think when they say Full they mean King, We stayed in one of the rooftop airstream trailers and it was definitely King, maybe email them directly just to be sure
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      2 February 2016|
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      Response from patsy642015 | Reviewed this property |
      Our room was great on the top floor (just under bar) and no noise issues - room was spacious but hotel was compact and maybe seen as a little child unfriendly (we only had one 2yr old boy travelling with our group and didn't... More
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