Cape Town

Gorgeous George Boutique Hotel

Name: Gorgeous George
Address: Cape Town, South Africa
Price range: From US$150 per person, per night

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Gorgeous George

About Gorgeous George Boutique Hotel

Design Hotels™ says #hellogorgeous to Cape Town with its first South African property

If you are looking for the place where Cape Town’s cool cats hang out these days, this is it. Design Hotels™ has a knack for converting heritage buildings into a hip mash-up of old and new, and they have worked their magic once again with their South African debut - artfully repurposing an Art Deco and an Edwardian building in the city’s CBD to create a thoroughly modern hotel. You won’t find any African design clichés here - instead Gorgeous George offers an exciting platform for established and emerging South African artists and designers. The feature that really makes the hotel buzz, however, is its spectacular rooftop space.

City Bowl , Cape Town , South Africa

From $150 per person/per night

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The property

Best described as “Edwardian-elegance-meets-industrial-styling” (well, we did say that DesignHotels™ loves a good mash-up!), the hotel’s design is cool and sexy. Created as a showcase for South African design, the dark color palette provides a stylish backdrop for pieces from the likes of Dokter and Misses, and for the colourful floral carpets lining the hallways, whilst touches of blue and white work to soften the industrial elements. Another highlight is the reception area’s showcase of 1,800 painstakingly hand-painted ceramic tiles that together form a map of Cape Town.

The rooms

The 20 rooms and 12 suites aren’t huge but then again, they are only meant for sleeping - the action happens elsewhere here! And the delicious vintage design and topnotch amenities can’t be faulted. Raw concrete walls and exposed pipework are juxtaposed with hand-made furniture and an eclectic collection of curios and trinkets (think old-school dialing phones and vintage radios), while the bathrooms make you feel like you’ve travelled back in time to the 1930s – until you step into the heavenly rain shower that is. The amenities, created exclusively for Gorgeous George, smell good enough to steal.

Activities

Start your day with a mouthwatering breakfast on the rooftop terrace before heading off to explore the Mother City - the hotel is close to the V&A Waterfront and only a 10-minute drive from the famous Clifton and Camps Bay beaches. It’s worth coming back for drinks and dinner however - renowned mixologist Jody Rahme serves a mean cocktail, and dinner is not only delicious but also excellent value-for-money. Weekends come with live DJ sets and a cool vibe - best accompanied by another round of cocktails!

Why we love it

Gigi Rooftop is where Cape Town seems to hang out right now. It’s a brilliantly designed space and comes complete with a hip bar, seriously good (yet very relaxed) restaurant, and refreshing pool to dip your toes in.

Insiders Tip

The rooftop restaurant is a force to be reckoned with. There are no fine dining, mini-portions here either and instead Executive Chef Guy Bennett serves delicious, down-to-earth international fare in a super relaxed setting.

Something to think about

Gorgeous George is very much an inner-city hotel and if you’re looking for sea views and an ocean breeze this probably isn’t the place for you. If, on the other hand, you want to be right in the centre of the action, you’ve come to the right address!

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How to book Gorgeous George

How do I book Gorgeous George?

Gorgeous George can be booked with Timbuktu as part of a tailor-made South Africa trip, rather than as a standalone room reservation. Start online, customising one of our recommended South Africa trips featuring Gorgeous George or get advice and suggestions from one of our South Africa specialists who will design the trip around your dates, check availability and handle every booking for you.

How much does it cost to stay at Gorgeous George?

Stays at Gorgeous George start from around $150 per person per night as part of a tailor-made trip. The exact price depends on your travel dates, room type and the shape of the rest of your itinerary. A Timbuktu travel specialist can give you an accurate quote for your dates.

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