Above: The Willaston Bar at The Silo in Cape Town, South Africa

Once in a while, a hotel comes along that is breathtakingly original and truly one of a kind. Cape Town has no shortage of notable places to stay, ranging from a superlative hideaway (Ellerman House) to a colonial grande dame (Belmond Mount Nelson Hotel). But The Silo, which opened in March of last year, is much more than just an addition to an already distinguished roster. It is a game changer.

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Above: The Willaston Bar at The Silo in Cape Town, South Africa

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