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When did The Silo Hotel open?
The Silo Hotel opened on 1 March 2017 after 3 years of construction.
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What is Zeitz MOCAA?
MOCAA stands for Museum of Contemporary Art Africa. Zeitz MOCAA is a contemporary art museum similar to 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 part of the museum’s founding collection.
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What are the opening times for Zeitz MOCAA?
Everyday (including public holidays):
10am – 6pm
Last entry: 5:30 pmFirst Friday of the month:
Extended opening hours, 10am – 9pm
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How much does it cost to visit Zeitz MOCAA?
Single Day Entry: ZAR 190
Annual Membership: ZAR 270
Other memberships are available from Zeitz MOCAA.Free admissions to all under 18’s. Free admissions for all African citizens between 10am and 1pm every Wednesday. Half price admissions for all on ‘Late Night Fridays’.
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What is the relationship between The Silo Hotel and the Zeitz MOCAA?
The relationship is one of proximity only. The hotel and the museum are located within the historic grain silo building that was built in 1924. The Silo Hotel is in the grain elevator portion of the grain silo building occupying 6 floors above Zeitz MOCAA.
The hotel and the museum nevertheless enjoy a close relationship and guided tours of the museum can be arranged with the hotel concierge.
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Who is the architect of the grain silo building in Cape Town?
The exterior of the building and the inside of the museum 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 6 rows of 7 silos, while carefully retaining its cultural significance and creating a building that would be synonymous with the Cape Town skyline.
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What facilities does The Silo Hotel have?
- The Granary Café
- The Willaston Bar
- The Sky Terrace
- The Silo Rooftop (Bar & restaurant)
- Rooftop Swimming Pool
- The Silo Spa (5 treatments rooms, a manicure & pedicure area and a sauna)
- Gym
- Airport Transfers
- 24 Hour Guest Services
- Laundry Service
- Complimentary WiFi
- Concierge Services
- Private Meeting Rooms
- Private Dining Rooms
- Secure Underground Parking
- The Vault Private Art Gallery
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What is the V&A Waterfront?
The V&A Waterfront is the best place to stay in Cape Town and Africa’s largest tourist attraction, with over 24 million visitors a year. It is within walking distance of the CTICC and an ideal location for major events such as the Mining Indaba, Cape Town Art Fair, Jazz Festival and the Design Indaba.
Set on the edge of a natural, historic working harbour with the iconic Table Mountain as its backdrop, it offers local and international visitors a cosmopolitan mix of experiences.
The V&A Waterfront offers shops, restaurants, bars, hotels, cafes, galleries, exhibitions and entertainment. As well, of course, as access to Robben Island.
The prime positioning of the V&A Waterfront boasts sweeping views of the ocean, city bowl and mountain peaks. Up to 100,000 people visit every day during peak season.
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When is the best time of year to visit Cape Town?
Cape Town enjoys a Mediterranean type climate. Summer runs from October until April when daytime temperatures are usually over 22 degrees Celsius. The hottest months are December, January and February when temperatures soar into the 30’s.
June, July and August are the winter months which bring much milder temperatures and some winter rainfall.
Cape Town is fast becoming a year round destination with many reasons to visit throughout the year including major sporting events, festivals, international conferences and conventions and, of course, the perennial geographic beauty of Table Mountain and the Cape Winelands.
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What time is Check-In / Check-Out?
Check-in is at 2pm and check-out is at 11am.
Please speak to our reservations team in relation to early check-ins or late check-outs.