Old Foundry Hotel by Ideas Cartel

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Scored 7.8
Rated good

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About this property

Comfortable Accommodations: Rooms feature air-conditioning, private bathrooms, city views, and modern amenities such as free WiFi, streaming services, and work desks. Dining and Leisure: The hotel offers a sun terrace, restaurant, bar, and coffee shop. Guests can enjoy brunch, lunch, dinner, and cocktails in a family-friendly, modern setting. Convenient Location: Located in Cape Town city centre, the hotel is 21 km from Cape Town International Airport. Nearby attractions include Robben Island Ferry (13-minute walk), V&A Waterfront (1.6 km), and Table Mountain (7 km). Guest Services: Private check-in and check-out, 24-hour front desk, concierge, and tour desk provide excellent service. Free on-site parking and bicycle hire enhance the stay.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.6 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular facilities

  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Airport shuttle
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • 2 restaurants
  • Room service
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Bar
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.6)

Breakfast info

Continental, Vegetarian, Vegan

  • Free parking available at the hotel

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Availability

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1 large double bed
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2 single beds
1 large double bed
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2 single beds
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

Brad
Australia Australia
“The hotel was walking distance to Waterfront. The facilities were spectacular and the staff, Emily and Mike were so helpful. An amazing hotel”
Johannes
South Africa South Africa
“Loved the aesthetics. Beautiful design and homey decor. Location was perfect for my needs, central, close to the V&A. Staff were excellent. Panashe was exceptional: friendly, prompt, informative.”
Nikki
South Africa South Africa
“Beautiful building and great rooms. Excellent service from the staff”
Phil
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The Iron Foundry is quirky but attractive and vale for money. The staff were exceptionally helpful and friendly. The location is perfect for the water front, the picturesque De Waterkant neighbourhood and the Greens Point area. As ever be vigilant...”
Fourie
South Africa South Africa
“Carlo was very friendly and helpful with everything”
Amy
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Staff were excellent and room was much larger than expected . Reception staff especially couldn't be more helpful. Really cool place is a very short walk away from the V and A. Really cool decor and good value for money.”
Melrex
Australia Australia
“Everything but the staff were exceptionally effective, friendly and helpful.”
Marcelino
South Africa South Africa
“The decor of the building. We took alot of Pictures.”
Landi
South Africa South Africa
“Very cool setting and decor. Rooms are well equipped with all you need and our room was very spacious despite my expectation of it being smaller. Good quality bed and pillows. Very clean. There is no lift for luggage but staff offers to help with...”
Christine
Australia Australia
“We had wonderful help with the staff booking in. The accommodation was comfortable & quiet. It was close to everything we needed.”

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants

2 restaurants on site
Cartel Cafe
  • Cuisine
    Local
  • Open for
    Breakfast • Brunch • Lunch
  • Ambiance
    Family friendly
Misfits
  • Cuisine
    Pizza • Sushi • Local • International • South African
  • Open for
    Breakfast • Brunch • Lunch • Dinner • Cocktail hour
  • Ambiance
    Modern

House rules

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Check-in
From 14:00 to 17:00
Check-out
From 10:00 to 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Refundable damage deposit
A damage deposit of ZAR 3,000 is required on arrival. That's about US$174. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed within 7 days of check-out. The deposit will be fully refunded via bank transfer if there is no damage to the property upon inspection after check-out.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Cot upon request
Free

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All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.
Groups
When booking more than 3 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
Cards accepted at this hotel
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The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

A damage deposit of ZAR 3,000 is required on arrival. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed within 7 days of check-out. The deposit will be fully refunded via bank transfer if there is no damage to the property upon inspection after check-out.