Daddy Long Legs Art Hotel, Cape Town
About the Hotel
Unique Art Hotel
Daddy Long Legs Art Hotel, located in Bo-Kaap, features innovative design that stimulates the senses. Each room is individually designed in a range of eclectic themes, with wooden flooring and a private bathroom with a shower. Rooms include a coffee machine, and tea, hot chocolate and cookies. Some rooms feature French doors that open onto Long Street. Some standout rooms include the Sailor Jerry Room, inspired by tattoo artist Norman 'Sailor Jerry' Collins, and the Protea Room, a Tokyo Love Room in South Africa, with a black lacquer interior and lace-stencilled window panes. The Freshlyground room surrounds the bedside CD player.
Nearby Landmarks
The hotel is near Cape Town's attractions and points of interest. Landmarks nearby include Koopmans-de Wet House (0.5 km), Greenmarket Square (0.5 km), and Bo-Kaap Museum (0.5 km). Cape Town International Convention Centre and Castle of Good Hope are both 1.5 km away. Cape Town Stadium and Two Oceans Aquarium are 2 km away. Bree Street and Church Square are both 0.5 km away, while Iziko South African Museum and Planetarium is 1 km away.
Long Street Location
Located on Long Street, Daddy Long Legs Art Hotel offers access to restaurants, nightclubs, live music bars, and shops. The hotel is located in Bo-Kaap, which is well worth a visit to view the distinctive colourful houses, cobbled streets and calls to prayer that provide a unique Cape experience. It's situated above The African Music Store, at 134 Long Street. The City Sightseeing Bus has a stop on Long Street down the road from the hotel.
Creative Spirit
Staying in the Daddy Long Legs Independant Traveller's Hotel is like being a part of an Interactive Art Exhibition. The bar and lounge area with its inviting balcony is the perfect spot to meet fellow travellers and visiting locals. Staff offer tips on what to do and see during your stay. The concept began with the original Daddy Long Legs Self Catering Apartments, located at number 263 Long Street. It gives you the opportunity to absorb the creative spirit of Cape Town.
Room Facilities
Rooms are equipped with ironing facilities, heating, air conditioning, and tea and coffee facilities. A sink, free toiletries, and an electric kettle are provided, plus an AM/FM alarm clock and parquet floor. You can adjust your room colour to suit by blending the light spectrum. The attentive staff can offer tips on what to do and see during your stay. This project seemed to evolve for Architect, Bert Pepler.
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Facilities
General
- No smoking on site
- Free Wi-Fi
- Safe deposit box
- 24-hour reception
- Express check-in/ -out
- No pets allowed
- 24-hour security
- Adults only
- Luggage storage
- Smoke detectors
- Fire extinguishers
- Key access
Sports & Fitness
- Wind surfing
- Diving
- Snorkelling
- Canoeing
- Skiing
- Hiking
- Horseback riding
- Cycling
- Tennis court
- Golf course
- Archery
- Aerobics
- Fishing
Guest Parking
- Electric kettle
Services
- Housekeeping
- Car hire
- Laundry
- Dry cleaning
- Tours/Ticket assistance
- Happy hour
Dining
- Bar/ Lounge area
Business
- Fax/Photocopying
Spa & Leisure
- Live entertainment
- Sun terrace
- Leisure/ TV room
- Jacuzzi
Room features
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
- Sink
Self-catering
- Electric kettle
Media
- AM/FM alarm clock
Room decor
- Parquet floor