10/10
“Wonderful”
The fantastic views and amazing staff!!!
Cape Town · the famous one and its lookalike
The Silo Hotel vs Gorgeous George by Design Hotels ™
Priced on the same night, 2026-10-10: Gorgeous George by Design Hotels ™ is $1,898 a night less. They are 1.7 km apart.
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The honest take
Book The Silo if the trip is about the building itself and you can stretch to $2,179 a night. Book Gorgeous George if you want a well-rated central bolthole at $317 a night with a fitness centre and terrace of its own. The two sit 1.7 km apart in different parts of the city, so the choice is really about atmosphere and budget rather than location. Both score well with guests, but The Silo's 9.5 from a small pool of 107 reviews versus Gorgeous George's 9.3 from 739 tells you which one more people have actually stayed in.
The look and the feel
The Silo Hotel
The Silo occupies the old grain silo at the V&A Waterfront, converted by Porky Hefer and Studio Truth with Thomas Heatherwick's honeycomb glazing job on the exterior, all those bulging faceted windows that turn each room into a bay overlooking the harbour and Table Mountain. Inside it is warm timber, curved plaster, and African art and furniture layered through the public rooms rather than the usual glass-and-marble luxury script. The rooftop pool sits on top of the old silo bins with 360-degree views, and the whole building has the slightly surreal feel of standing inside a piece of industrial history that has been hollowed out and repurposed as a hotel. It draws a well-heeled, design-literate crowd who came for the building as much as the beds.
Design pilgrims and special-occasion travellers who want to sleep inside an architectural icon.
Gorgeous George by Design Hotels ™
Gorgeous George sits on St Georges Mall in the middle of the city, a Design Hotels property with a lighter, younger sensibility than its name suggests, all clean lines, bold graphic touches, and a rooftop terrace and pool used for evening drinks rather than solitary laps. The lobby and bar lean into colour and pattern rather than heritage grandeur, and the location on a pedestrian mall puts guests in among Cape Town's daily foot traffic, cafes and street life rather than the more curated Waterfront setting. It suits people who want a stylish, sociable base in the old city centre rather than a landmark building.
Travellers who want a stylish, well-run central hotel without the flagship price tag.
Gorgeous George's listed facilities don't show a rooftop or dedicated fitness centre in the way The Silo's do, so guests give up the panoramic pool deck and gym that come with the Waterfront property, along with the scale of service that a $2,179 rate implies.
The Silo is the more beautiful place to be, simply because the building itself, not just the decor, is the attraction.
The numbers
| The Silo Hotel | Gorgeous George by Design Hotels ™ | |
|---|---|---|
| Price, same night | $2,267 | $369 |
| Guest rating | 9.5/10 | 9.3/10 |
| Reviews | 107 | 739 |
| Stars | ★★★★★ | — |
| Facilities on our list | 7 | 7 |
| Distance apart | 1.7 km |
What one has that the other doesn't
Only The Silo Hotel has
- Fitness
- Rooftop
Only Gorgeous George by Design Hotels ™ has
- Pet
- Golf
What guests actually say
The Silo Hotel
- fantastic views
- amazing/friendly staff
- hotel has character
Gorgeous George by Design Hotels ™
- fabulous/friendly staff
- quirky beautiful design
- rooftop restaurant and breakfast
“What a quirky beautiful hotel with fabulous staff.”
Both hotels' guests leave very happy, but Silo's reviewers focus on breathtaking views paired with unobtrusive staff, while Gorgeous George's guests highlight quirky design, comfortable rooms and a strong breakfast/rooftop offering.
Rooms & rates, 2026-10-10
The Silo Hotel
- Silo RoomBreakfast Included$2,267
- Room (Silo)Breakfast Included$2,307
- Superior SuiteBreakfast Included$2,786
Gorgeous George by Design Hotels ™
- Studio StandardBreakfast Included$369
- StudioBreakfast Included$379
- Suite One BedBreakfast Included$461
In guests' own words
Gorgeous George by Design Hotels ™
10/10
“Great Establishment, Great People, Certainly Be Back Again!”
Very Unique
9/10
“We will definitely be back!”
What a quirky beautiful hotel with fabulous staff. The breakfast was amazing too!
Very little
10/10
The bedrooms were perfect and the beds so comfy
I loved the property
About each
The Silo Hotel
Luxurious 5-Star Accommodation The Silo Hotel, located just 1.8 km from Mouille Point Beach in Cape Town, offers a lavish 5-star experience. Guests can indulge in the hotel's bar, restaurant, and 24-hour front desk. Free WiFi is available throughout the property, ensuring connectivity at all times. Top-Notch Facilities Experience ultimate relaxation with…
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Gorgeous George by Design Hotels ™
Luxurious Accommodation Gorgeous George by Design Hotels™, centrally located in Cape Town, offers stylish air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi and room service. The property boasts a fitness centre, terrace, and bar for guests to unwind. Culinary Delights Indulge in a culinary journey at the on-site restaurant, serving a fusion of international and South…
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Facilities, in full
The Silo Hotel
- Fitness facilities
- WiFi available
- Free WiFi
- Parking
- Free Parking
- Non-smoking rooms
- Air conditioning
- Fitness center
- Swimming pool
- 24-hour front desk
- Restaurant
- Room service
- Heating
- Terrace
- Family rooms
- Lift / Elevator
Gorgeous George by Design Hotels ™
- WiFi available
- Free WiFi
- Parking
- Free Parking
- Non-smoking rooms
- Air conditioning
- Swimming pool
- 24-hour front desk
- Restaurant
- Room service
- Heating
- Terrace
- Family rooms
- Hiking
- Lift / Elevator
- Laundry
Where they are
Silo Square, V&A Waterfront118 St Georges Mall
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