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!”
Facilities / services:
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!! |
