Photo: Marriott International / The Cape Town EDITION Marriott International is expanding its presence in Africa with the opening of The Cape Town EDITION, the first EDITION luxury hotel on the continent. The new hotel is located in Cape Town’s V&A Waterfront, one of South Africa’s premier tourist and entertainment destinations, and overlooks the marina, Table Mountain and the Atlantic Ocean.
Located in Quay 7, adjacent to the new superyacht marina, the hotel combines contemporary design, culinary, wellness and luxury hospitality. Its opening marks another phase in the EDITION brand's international expansion, with locations in key destinations worldwide.
Photo: Marriott International / The Cape Town EDITIONThe hotel features 142 rooms and suites, designed in a modern style that combines natural materials, custom-made furniture, and elements of African art and design.
Among the standout accommodations are the 240-square-meter Penthouse and the 112-square-meter Harbour Suite, both offering panoramic views of the surroundings.
The architectural design and planning was entrusted to Neri&Hu, in collaboration with local architects and professionals from Cape Town. The building draws inspiration from the port’s maritime history and the cargo warehouses that characterized it in the past. The facade incorporates more than six million hand-laid bricks.
Photo: Marriott International / The Cape Town EDITIONOne of the hotel's main focal points is a heated rooftop swimming pool, which overlooks Table Mountain, the harbor, and the Atlantic Ocean.
The hotel also offers several dining and entertainment venues. Shale Restaurant focuses on local ingredients and seasonal cuisine, while the rooftop restaurant EAVE offers a dining experience with city and sea views. Alongside these are the Lobby Bar and the Punch Room, a cocktail space inspired by the region’s historic drinking traditions.
The spa complex is located below sea level and includes five treatment rooms, a double suite, a sauna, a steam room and recovery and relaxation facilities. Guests also have access to a 24-hour gym and yoga and wellness programs.
Photo: Marriott International / The Cape Town EDITIONThe EDITION brand, operating under the Marriott International group, owns hotels in major international destinations, including New York, London, Rome, Tokyo, Singapore, Dubai and Lake Como.
The entry into Cape Town expands the brand's reach to the African continent and joins the development of the V&A Waterfront complex, which combines tourism, commerce, culinary and culture.
In addition to guest rooms and entertainment areas, The Cape Town EDITION also offers facilities for business events and private meetings. Among other things, guests have access to a ballroom suitable for up to 200 participants, meeting rooms and private balconies.
The combination of a waterfront location, hospitality facilities, and views of Table Mountain positions the new hotel as another player in Cape Town's luxury hotel market, a destination that attracts tourists from around the world thanks to its landscapes, beaches, and culinary and cultural offerings.
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