Strange name for a subject don’t you think? This post is not about grand parent’s, in fact I’m introducing you to the MOST INTERESTING hotel in our beautiful country!
The Grand Daddy hotel consists of several different entities. They have grown from an extraordinary hotel to a hotel with 2 bars, a boardroom, a restaurant and even a rooftop trailer park! The Grand Daddy hotel is an award-winning creative project that mirrors the talent style and flavour of the Mother City.
A little bit of history. The original building was designed by Mello Gerardus Damstra, a Dutchman who came to the Cape around 1895. The building, on 38 Long Street, which was built in 1874, opened its doors in 1895 as the Hotel Metropole. Coincidence that Mello rocked up in SA in that same year? The Grand Daddy is also lucky to be the only building in Cape Town whose vintage elevator is still operational.
The trailer park. Who would have thought that you can live in a trailer in the centre of Cape Town? I definitely didn’t see this one coming. The rooftop trailer park had the 7 Airstream Trailers shipped all the way from the US. These were all individually themed and decorated to take each visitor on a different journey. This definitely brings new meaning to being called “trailer trash”.
The Hotel. 23 Superior Rooms and 2 Sugar Daddy suites are your choices if you do not wish to dip into the trailer side of things. Tracy Lynch is the creator of the gorgeous opulent world that awaits you inside, with her unique yet proudly South African flair for décor.
Little extra tid-bit of info. The golden statuette of Leon is the hotel’s dog mascot. He’s the one ensuring that the visitors have a great time and experiences awesome service.
For more information on The Grand Daddy hotel visit their website: http://www.granddaddy.co.za./
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