BON Hotels has added the iconic Grand Daddy Boutique Hotel on Long Street in Cape Town to its collection of South African hospitality properties.
A historical icon
Previously known as the Metropole, the hotel has now rebranded to the Grand Daddy Boutique Hotel by BON Hotels. Founded in 1895, its famed for its landmark Victorian architectural grandeur, its quirky décor and antique furnishings, as well as its unique Rooftop Airstream Trailer Park and cinema.
BON Hotel’s vision
Guy Stehlik, CEO of BON Hotels, says, “It’s an honour for us to partner with this landmark hotel. This is our second hotel in Cape Town, and we are looking forward to building the Grand Daddy legend. We know that international tourism is returning to South Africa and we are excited to be playing a role in putting the Grand Daddy back on the map.
“We know that this is a great fit. BON Hotels prides itself on developing its people and delivering the best service. We can leverage things like our loyalty programmes, staff development, community outreach and in-depth industry knowledge to improve the customer experience.”
He adds, “The best thing about BON Hotels, is that each of our properties is so different, catering for different aspects of tourist or business travel. Grand Daddy is perfect for the visitor looking for something completely different and completely memorable.”
“The best thing about BON Hotels, is that each of our properties is so different, catering for different aspects of tourist or business travel. Grand Daddy is perfect for the visitor looking for something completely different and completely memorable.”
BON Hotel’s South African footprint now includes 11 establishments. They are:
- BON Hotel Bloemfontein Central (Free State)
- Royal Palm Hotel and Apartments by BON Hotels (KwaZulu-Natal)
- BON Hotel Empangeni (KwaZulu-Natal)
- BON Hotel Waterfront Richards Bay (KwaZulu-Natal)
- BON Hotel Rustenburg (North West)
- Buckler’s Africa Lodge by BON Hotels (Mpumalanga)
- Shishangeni by BON Hotels (Mpumalanga)
- Mountain View by BON Hotels (Mbabane)
- Protea Hotel Durbanville (Cape Town, Western Cape)
- Cape Diamond Boutique Hotel by BON Hotels (Cape Town)
- Grand Daddy Boutique Hotel by BON Hotels (Cape Town)
