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Grand Daddy Hotel

4.0 of 5
38 Long Street, Cape Town Central 8001, South Africa
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Senior Contributor
29 reviews 29 reviews
16 hotel reviews
Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 March 2013 via mobile

My fiancée and I stayed here for two nights in November 2012. We booked quite late and the only room they got left was the Goldilocks and the 3 Bears airstream caravan. The price was expensive but it was worth it. To stay in the rooftop caravan was really cool but not very comfortable. We struggled a little bit to... More

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Bryony S, General Manager at Grand Daddy Hotel, responded to this review
21 April 2013

Dear Guest, Thank you so much for your review on Trip Advisor. As you mentioned they are Trailers and therefore everything is 'Trailer' size or cozy as we like to call it but it is definitely something you cannot experience anywhere else in the world! FYI we also have fabulous rooms in the hotel that our guests can stay in... More

Orange, California
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28 reviews 28 reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 March 2013

My friend and I stayed here due to its price and location in Cape Town. Based on mixed reviews, I was not expected the quality and service that we got. The staff was very nice including staying open later to accommodate our arriving to lunch too late! The rooms were nice with simple decor. The location allows for walking to... More

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Bryony S, General Manager at Grand Daddy Hotel, responded to this review
21 April 2013

Dear Guest, Thank you for the great review you posted on Trip Advisor regarding your stay with us. I am delighted that you and you friend had such a great time and experienced the quality and service that we strive to deliver. We hope to welcome you back again in the near future (maybe to stay in one of the... More

Brno, Czech Republic
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12 reviews 12 reviews
10 hotel reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 March 2013

Hotel is located in the popular Long Street in the hearth of Cape Town. Rooms are comfortable and clean, with twice a day cleaning/servicing. Make sure you use AC in the room and not open the window, as there are many mosquitoes. There is beautiful roof top terrace, with trailers as rooms and a bar, which unfortunately worked only 1... More

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Bryony S, General Manager at Grand Daddy Hotel, responded to this review
22 March 2013

Dear Guest, Thank you for the review you posted on Trip Advisor regarding your stay with us! I am so glad to read that you enjoyed your stay with us and appreciated the wonderful location we have in the heart of Cape Town. I hope you used it to full advantage and managed to explore all the fabulous shops, markets... More

Durban, South Africa
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9 reviews 9 reviews
9 hotel reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 March 2013

This was a very interesting stay! Reception: Drove up to the hotel and there was nowhere to park (as this is on Long Street where parking is very scarce)! There was no one to even tell us where to go or what to do! ;/ Had to double park, get out and go inside to reception to find out what... More

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Bryony S, General Manager at Grand Daddy Hotel, responded to this review
5 March 2013

Dear Guest, Thank you for taking the time to write this review on Trip Advisor, we appreciate all feedback as it helps us to constantly improve. The Grand Daddy Hotel is a heritage building located in the heart of the city center. This does make parking a bit of a challenge as we do not have any on-site parking however... More

Tzaneen
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9 reviews 9 reviews
3 hotel reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 March 2013

We made a big mistake to book at the Grand Daddy. ( Not sure what is so grand......). The whole hotel looks fabulous on the internet but is actually a run down place. it can certainly do with a new paint job. The trailer park upstairs is also just a trap. It is a smoking and drinking spot. Period, nothing... More

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Bryony S, General Manager at Grand Daddy Hotel, responded to this review
5 March 2013

Dear Guest, Thank you for taking the time to write this review on Trip Advisor. I am sorry that your experience at the Grand Daddy Hotel did not live up to your expectations. We are a city hotel and do not have on-site parking which is why we have negotiated a special rate, which we pass on directly to our... More

Kabul, Afghanistan
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37 reviews 37 reviews
27 hotel reviews
Reviews in 21 cities Reviews in 21 cities
36 helpful votes 36 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 January 2013

It's a good hotel, great service and the rooms are totally fine. The location is probably the best thing with the hotel, it is very central and you can basically walk everywhere in town. One annoying thing was that the door to our room was a bit loose and kept on making noises at night. Another annoying thing was the... More

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Bryony S, General Manager at Grand Daddy Hotel, responded to this review
5 March 2013

Dear Guest, Thank you for your review that you posted on Trip Advisor regarding your stay. I must agree with you that we have an awesome location, centrally located to explore Cape Town on foot and I am so glad that you were able to appreciate what our beautiful city has to offer. I do hope that once reported to... More

Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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68 reviews 68 reviews
21 hotel reviews
Reviews in 17 cities Reviews in 17 cities
33 helpful votes 33 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 November 2012

Stayed here end of October, had a fabulous time. Rooms lovely, staff friendly and helpful, amazing breakfast each day to set us up for a day of exploring! some people mentioned that it could be noisy due to location - no complaints from me and didn't notice anything. Great rooftop bar...a stone's throw from one of the bus stops for... More

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Bryony S, General Manager at Grand Daddy Hotel, responded to this review
5 March 2013

Dear Guest, Thank you for your lovely review on Trip Advisor. We really appreciate all the positive feedback and I am delighted you enjoyed your time in Cape Town. We look forward to welcoming you back again sometime! Kind regards Bryony More

Bangkok, Thailand
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20 reviews 20 reviews
18 hotel reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 November 2012

It's a good hotel with some really nice features and very friendly staff but they need to find a way to make their game more consistent. Bed was good and so were the other room features. Room was clean but they forgot twice to replace towels in the bathroom. The old ones gone, no new ones, unpleasant when you come... More

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Dubai
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29 reviews 29 reviews
21 hotel reviews
Reviews in 17 cities Reviews in 17 cities
21 helpful votes 21 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 November 2012

The hotel has some cool design touches and was a good choice for a couple of nights. We stayed in the standard room and found it perfectly adequate. The bed was very comfortable and enjoyed the wine gums at turndown! The bathroom products were gorgeous, and the shower was good. We popped up to see the trailer park, not my... More

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Bryony S, General Manager at Grand Daddy Hotel, responded to this review
23 November 2012

Dear Guest, Thank you for your lovely, honest and thorough review of your stay with us in October. We appreciate your feedback. I am delighted to read that you loved the breakfast. We believe it is the most important meal of the day and it is very important that our guests head out to explore our beautiful city with plenty... More

Royal Palm Beach, Florida
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44 reviews 44 reviews
10 hotel reviews
Reviews in 22 cities Reviews in 22 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 November 2012

Ideally located on trendy/busy long street. Rooms were adequate and included breakfast was very nice. Front desk staff was very helpful with arranging daytrips and dinner reservations. Get your rates in writing and in your currency since there seems to be some " leeway" in what they quote vs what they charge. If you haven't done your homework, the hotel... More

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Bryony S, General Manager at Grand Daddy Hotel, responded to this review
23 November 2012

Dear Guest, Thank you for taking the time to write this review of your stay. We appreciate all your feedback and the opportunity to constantly improve. I was very pleased to read that the staff were helpful and that you had the opportunity to have a look at our unique airstream trailers. Regarding the rate, I believe you spoke to... More

 
 
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Also Known As:
Grand Daddy Hotel Cape Town, South Africa
Address: 38 Long Street, Cape Town Central 8001, South Africa
Region: South Africa > Western Cape > Cape Town > Cape Town Central
Amenities:
Bar/Lounge Free High-Speed Internet Restaurant Room Service Suites
Hotel Style:
#52 Luxury Hotels in Cape Town Central
Price range (per night): $126 - $222
Hotel Class:4 star (4*)
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
The Grand Daddy is a luxury four-star city hotel with an effervescent, creative soul. Generous, warm and welcoming; The Grand Daddy’s passion is for people. The Grand Daddy’s big talking point is its ‘penthouse’ trailer park, where a collection of vintage Airstream caravans nestle beneath the backdrop of Table Mountain. Each of the 7 two-sleeper trailer suites have been conceptualized and designed by local artists and makes for an accommodation destination like no other. ... more   less 
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