UNIQUE
HOTEL CELEBRATES THE CREATIVE SPIRIT
It all started from humble beginnings, one simple idea. Offer
travellers, spacious, creative, spotless and good value accommodation.
Obtaining all these goals together isn’t easy nor is it
the norm in the travel industry. Then again our guests aren’t
one to follow the beaten path. They are independent, creative,
forward thinking travellers….. who don’t want to
stay in another regular hotel room in another regular city on
another regular holiday.
Staying in the Daddy Long Legs Independent Travellers Hotel
is like being part of an interactive art exhibition. The thirteen-room
boutique backpacker is quite unlike anything else in South Africa.
Not only is each room uniquely decorated by an artist, poet,
photographer, designer or musician, but, they were afforded
complete freedom to interpret the space as they pleased, resulting
in a collection of hotel rooms that are an adventurous, humorous
(and sometimes ironic) representation of Cape Town’s contemporary
cultural landscape.
The Daddy Long Legs concept began with the original Daddy Long
Legs Suites (hotel apartments with private kitchens and living
area), above popular restaurants, Café Mojito and Khaya
Nama in Long Street. The five suites proved so successful that
owners Jody Aufrichtig and Nicholas Ferguson decided to expand
the concept with a second Daddy Long Legs, also positioned in
Long Street, above The African Music Store.
Daddy Long Legs is a dream project and yet creative expression
has not diluted the necessity for comfort and rest. “It’s
about funky, affordable accommodation”, says Aufrichtig.
He adds that Daddy Long Legs is, “ a place where you can
meet people, have fun whilst you are at it, and – get
an awesome night’s rest. Staying at a Daddy Long Legs
gives you the opportunity to absorb the creative spirit of Cape
Town without leaving your room, so just lie back and enjoy!”
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All
the beds are hotel quality and are lovingly dressed in clean
percale linen. Each room has its own shower and toilet and
the communal space boasts a relaxed bar, balcony and frequent
entertainment. No one will go hungry, with street level R-Caffe
offering breakfasts and lunches and a plethora of dining options
are within walking distance.
As an independent travellers hotel, Daddy Long Legs will appeal
to those seeking an authentic experience of Cape Town. It
is a place to meet others and it is ideally situated for exploring
the character and nightlife of the city and it’s surrounds.
In much the same way, Daddy Long Legs will be a welcome respite
for the local businessperson tired of sterile hotel environments.
The communal bar / lounge area is the perfect spot to meet
fellow travellers and visiting locals. Relax, order a drink
and sit on the balcony to take in the vibrant atmosphere of
Long Street; Cape Town’s creative and eccentric heart.
Sweet dreams!!
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