Gorgeous George

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Gorgeous George by Design Hotels is a luxury property located in the heart of Cape Town's CBD, offering an unapologetically urban style that blends 18th-century grandeur with an industrial edge. Formed from two connected heritage buildings—one Art Deco, the other New Edwardian—the hotel unifies these styles with concrete, steel, Victorian, contemporary, and African design elements. Guests are welcomed through historic brass doors into an immersive space featuring hand-painted, Delft-inspired ceramic tiles depicting a map of Cape Town. The hotel offers 32 individually decorated rooms and suites (20 rooms, 12 suites), each featuring a memory foam bed with Egyptian cotton sheets, a minibar, plasma/cable television, air conditioning, and complimentary wireless internet access. Guestroom decor utilizes a color palette of blues, whites, and mountainside greens. Bathrooms are equipped with showers, designer toiletries, and hair dryers, with some also offering bathrobes. Selected rooms include balconies, refrigerators, bottled water, and coffee/tea makers. Daily housekeeping and linen service are provided. Dining options include the hotel's restaurant, Gigi, serving lunch and dinner, a bar/lounge, and a poolside bar. A complimentary breakfast, featuring à la carte, continental, and Full English/Irish options, is served daily. Room service is available during limited hours. Recreational amenities feature an outdoor swimming pool and a rooftop terrace, which serves as a green oasis with city views and sounds. Guests can also enjoy massage services and activities like hiking in the surrounding area. Services include a 24-hour front desk, concierge assistance, complimentary WiFi throughout the property, dry cleaning/laundry services, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby. For convenience, luggage storage, safety deposit boxes, and express check-in/out are available. The hotel can also assist with tour bookings and reservations. For events, Gorgeous George provides 1916 square feet (178 square meters) of space, including a conference center and a meeting room. Transportation services include a 24-hour airport shuttle (available for a surcharge) and complimentary private onsite parking. Taxi amenities are also offered. The hotel maintains a strict non-smoking policy throughout, with smoking permitted only in designated zones. Gorgeous George is ideally situated within walking distance of Greenmarket Square, St. Georges Mall, Adderley Street, St. George's Cathedral, and Long Street. Key attractions such as Company's Garden, Two Oceans Aquarium, and CTICC (1.5 km) are easily accessible. Cape Town International Airport (CPT) is approximately 20 km (12 miles) away.

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