Old Foundry Hotel By Ideas Cartel, Cape Town
About the Hotel
Rooms: Unique Accommodations
Old Foundry Hotel offers 24 individually furnished rooms in Cape Town's De Waterkant neighborhood. Each mid-size room combines contemporary style with historical elements. Rooms include air conditioning, a seating area, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a safety deposit box, and a private bathroom with a shower, free toiletries, and a hairdryer. Comforts include laptop-friendly workspaces and bathrobes. Selected rooms also feature a kitchen with a fridge, oven, and dishwasher. Some rooms have step-out-of-bed terraces and city skylines views.
Dining: Cartel Cafe
Cartel Café serves breakfast to Old Foundry guests and features an all-day menu focused on Latin America-inspired dishes, such as Cuban sandwiches and 'huevos Benedictinos', plus coffee. Guests can also enjoy a meal at the café. The Cartel members' club offers a bar/lounge on the top floor.
Leisure: Hotel Features
Guests have access to a co-working space, a members' club, a rooftop pool, and gym facilities. Activities in and around Cape Town include hiking, snorkeling, and cycling. The property features city views and a sun terrace.
Location: Urban Cape Town
Old Foundry Hotel is located in De Waterkant, near Cape Quarter Lifestyle Village, which includes fashion boutiques, art galleries, and global eateries. Nearby landmarks include the Cape Medical Museum (1 km), Zeitz Museum of Contemporary Art Africa (1 km), V&A Waterfront (2 km), and Bo-Kaap Museum (1 km). The hotel provides convenient access to beaches, mountains, and malls.
Services: 24-Hour Assistance
The hotel provides a 24-hour front desk and free WiFi throughout the property. Other amenities include ironing facilities, heating, tea and coffee facilities, a mini-bar, a sitting area, a dining table, soundproofed rooms, garden furniture, a washing machine, cookware/kitchen utensils, and an electric kettle. Free private parking is available.
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Getting around
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Facilities
General
- No smoking on site
- Free Wi-Fi
- Parking
- Safe deposit box
- 24-hour reception
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Express check-in/ -out
- Pets allowed
- 24-hour security
- Luggage storage
- Allergy-free rooms
- Lift
- Coffee shop
- Smoke detectors
- Fire extinguishers
- Key card access
Sports & Fitness
- Golf course
- Aerobics
Guest Parking
- Shared kitchen
- Electric kettle
- Cookware/ Kitchen utensils
Services
- Paid airport shuttle
- Room service
- Housekeeping
- Laundry
- Tours/Ticket assistance
Dining
- In-room breakfast
- Restaurant
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Special diet menus
Business
- Business centre
- Meeting/ Banquet facilities
- Fax/Photocopying
Children
- Cots
- Children's menu
Spa & Leisure
- Sun terrace
- Spa & wellness centre
- Back massage
- Head massage
- Full body massage
- Foot massage
Room features
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Mini-bar
- Soundproofed rooms
- Sitting area
- Garden furniture
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Dining table
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Washing machine
- Free toiletries
Self-catering
- Shared kitchen
- Electric kettle
- Cookware/ Kitchen utensils
Media
- Flat-screen TV
- AM/FM alarm clock
Room decor
- Parquet floor