THE GREY HOTEL, Cape Town – A Smart Stay in the City
About the Hotel
Rooms & Accommodations
The Grey Hotel offers 13 individually designed rooms arranged around two courtyards. Each room includes a minibar, safe, flat-screen TV with cable channels, air conditioning, and free high-speed WiFi. En-suite bathrooms feature rainfall showers with Charlotte Rhys organic toiletries. Some rooms offer views of the Moroccan courtyard with its fountain and banana trees, while others overlook De Waterkant Village streets. Room sizes range from compact options for solo travelers to larger rooms with private terraces featuring mountain views.
Dining & Skybar
The hotel's in-house cafe serves breakfast daily from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM, offering eggs, fruit salads, and other dishes. The rooftop Skybar operates from October to May, open Wednesday through Sunday from 12:00 PM to 9:00 PM (weather permitting). It serves cocktails and light bites with views of Table Mountain. The rooftop pool is accessible daily from 9:00 AM to 10:00 PM.
Location & Transportation
Located in De Waterkant, centered on Cape Quarter Lifestyle Village which features fashion boutiques, art galleries, and global eateries. The hotel is 0.5 km from Bo-Kaap Museum and Bree Street, 1 km from Two Oceans Aquarium and Zeitz MOCAA, and 2.5 km from V&A Waterfront. Airport transfers via cab cost approximately 21€, with UBER as an alternative. Paid garage parking is available on Jarvis Street for €10 per day.
Hotel Services
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM with check-out until 12:00 PM (late check-out available upon request). Laundry service operates overnight for garment cleaning. The hotel provides concierge assistance for transportation arrangements, including taxi, UBER, or MyCiti bus services. Staff offer local recommendations for Cape Town's restaurants, outdoor activities, vineyards, markets, and galleries.
Property Features
The hotel occupies a restored 19th-century Victorian house with two courtyards, one featuring a Moroccan-style fountain. Common areas include terraces that function as extended living spaces. The property displays contemporary art and African photography throughout. The rooftop features an outdoor pool with Table Mountain views. No bell boy, slipper, or flat iron services are provided.
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Amenities
General
- No smoking on site
- Free Wi-Fi
- Safe deposit box
- 24-hour reception
- No pets allowed
- 24-hour security
- Adults only
- Smoke detectors
- Fire extinguishers
- Key access
Sports & Fitness
- Wind surfing
- Diving
- Snorkelling
- Canoeing
- Hiking
- Horseback riding
- Cycling
- Tennis court
- Golf course
- Aerobics
- Fishing
Services
- Paid shuttle service
- Housekeeping
- Car hire
- Laundry
- Dry cleaning
- Tours/Ticket assistance
- Happy hour
Dining
- Dinner
- Special diet menus
Business
- Fax/Photocopying
Spa & Leisure
- Live entertainment
- Sun terrace
Room features
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Mini-bar
- Terrace
- Garden furniture
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Media
- Flat-screen TV
- AM/FM alarm clock
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