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Protea Hotel Fire & Ice! by Marriott Cape Town vs Grand Daddy Hotel

Both hotels are recommended by professionals. Overall, Grand Daddy Hotel scores significantly better than Protea Hotel Fire & Ice! by Marriott Cape Town. Grand Daddy Hotel ranks #10 in Cape Town with recommendations from 9 sources including Rough Guide, Time Out and On the Grid.

Protea Hotel Fire & Ice! by Marriott Cape Town
Protea Hotel Fire & Ice! by Marriott Cape Town
7 / 10
New Church Street, Tamboerskloof, Cape Town Central 8018, South Africa
From $63 /night
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Shuttle Bus
  • Laundry Service
  • Concierge
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Time Out Time Out
"Designed to cater for fun-loving adrenaline junkies (the 'climber' fixed to the wall outside should be a clue), the design gimmicks here add a fun element to one's overall experience." Full review
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
"Yes, that exclamation mark is justified! The Protea hotel chain thought outside of the box when designing this place that takes Cape Town’s adventurous, party-hard spirit as inspiration." Full review
Oyster Oyster
Upper-middle-range
"Has a steady business traveler clientele and... host frequent conferences, but it brands itself as a wild party spot with a bar that features live music." Full review
Fodor's Fodor's
"Initially built as a highly themed hotel—interior elements like elevators kitted out as a shark cage underwater or a Table Mountain cable car mid-journey, and a "climbing wall" still exist." Full review
Grand Daddy Hotel
Grand Daddy Hotel
8 / 10
38 Long Street, Cape Town Central 8000, South Africa
From $46 /night
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Laundry Service
  • Concierge
  • Laundy Room
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Frommer's Frommer's
"A relatively high level of luxury and a strong buzz make this one of the liveliest hotels in town." Full review
Fodor's Fodor's
"This is a stylish inner-city, glamorous spot that's also good value for travelers."
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Ask for a corner room, which has three large windows.
Rough Guide Rough Guide
"Seven retrocool American Airstream trailers, decorated by local artists, sit on the roof of the Grand Daddy Hotel, linked by wooden walkways greened by indigenous plants."
Time Out Time Out
"Following in the footsteps of its quirky predecessors Daddy Long Legs Boutique Hotel and Daddy Long Legs Self Catering Apartments, this plush hotel offers top-notch accommodation with a twist." Full review
Star Service Star Service
"Occupying a charming low-rise historic building on a bustling corner of Long Street, this quaint lodging is packed with plenty of spunk." Full review
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The hotel's main showpiece is the seven, silver Airstream trailers perched on the roof where guests can choose to stay.
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