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      Grand Daddy Hotel

      360 Reviews
      #62 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
      360 reviews
      • Excellent46%
      • Very good34%
      • Average11%
      • Poor5%
      • Terrible4%
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      “trailer park” (42 reviews)
      “rooftop bar” (40 reviews)
      “long street” (82 reviews)
      Free Wifi
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      Reviewed 5 days ago via mobile
      Wonderful experience!

      What an experience! We had the most wonderful time at Grand Daddy hotel. We stayed in the Airstream trailer... It was extraordinary! We had a great meal at the restaurant and we enjoyed drinks at the rooftop bar!

      Thank strydomjanet
      Response from Brenda38CT, General Manager at Grand Daddy HotelResponded 4 days ago

      Dear strydomjanet, Thank you for your super review, we hope to welcome you back again soon. Regards, Brenda.

      Reviewed 2 weeks ago
      Horrible Experience. Avoid

      Showed up at 5 am with a reservation with 2 friends after losing the keys to our airbnb and walking through cape town without anywhere to go and scared. two rude gentlemen working the desk say theres a max occupancy of 2 people even though...More

      Thank Kyle M
      Response from Brenda38CT, General Manager at Grand Daddy HotelResponded 4 days ago

      Dear Kyle M, Thank you for your review. I am disappointed to read you did not enjoy your very short stay at the Grand Daddy Hotel. However, I am pleased you managed to get in touch with your airbnb host. Regards, Brenda.

      Reviewed 2 weeks ago
      Great location; fun decor

      The staff was very nice and helpful. The room was nice, albeit a little small and it was comfortable and quiet. I expected the decor of the room to fit in with the fun and quirky decor of the lobby and the rooms I saw...More

      Thank thehighroad
      Response from Brenda38CT, General Manager at Grand Daddy HotelResponded 4 days ago

      Dear thehighroad, Thank you for your review, we hope to welcome you back again soon. Regards, Brenda.

      Reviewed 4 weeks 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
      Response from Brenda38CT, General Manager at Grand Daddy HotelResponded 4 days ago

      Good morning nicky080686, Thank you for your super review, we are so pleased you enjoyed your stay on the rooftop. We have an arrangement with a parkade very close to the hotel for guest parking, if needed. We look forward to welcoming you back to...More

      Reviewed 9 July 2017 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
      Response from Brenda38CT, General Manager at Grand Daddy HotelResponded 4 days ago

      Dear Weltenbummlerin06, Thank you for your super review. We are so pleased you enjoyed your stay on our rooftop, and we hope to welcome you back again soon. Regards, Brenda.

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      About
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      Amenities
      • Top amenities
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      • Bar/Lounge
      • Free High Speed Internet ( WiFi )
      • Hotel Amenities
      • Room Service
      • Dry Cleaning
      • Laundry Service
      • Concierge
      • Multilingual Staff
      • Conference Facilities
      • Meeting Rooms
      • Banquet Room
      • Babysitting
      • Room amenities
      • Air Conditioning
      • Refrigerator in room
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      • Price range
      • US$99 - US$265 (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
      • #55 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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      "do not stay at the hotel"
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