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Name of the Project
Canopy by Hilton Cape Town Longkloof.
Location
The hotel will be located at Long Kloof Studios, c/o Park road and Kloof street, Cape Town.
Project Owner/s
Growthpoint Properties.
Project Description
The project forms part of a precinct redevelopment by Growthpoint.
A key feature of the precinct is the 150-room Canopy by Hilton Cape Town Longkloof Hotel, the first of its kind in Africa. It opens onto the public yard, featuring curated ground-level retail. The integration of the former MLT House's facade, preserving its historical significance, adds character to the hotel's design.
With nearly 17 000 m2 of available space in Longkloof, of which about 16 600 m2 is occupied, the public yard serves as a central space accessible to all. The space includes a new coffee shop.
The precinct hosts tech-oriented, entrepreneurial businesses, including the expanding Workshop 17 situated at 32 on Kloof, the precinct's first renovated building that opened in August 2019. The Refinery, a historic Herbert Baker-designed school building, underwent modernisation. The Darter Studio and Threshers Studio buildings were revamped to create connected office spaces, attracting creative and tech enterprises.
The precinct has also made provision for an additional 150 underground parking bays.
Potential Job Creation
Not stated.
Capital Expenditure
The project represents a R550-million investment in the city.
Planned Start/End Date
Initially planned for completion towards late 2021, the project was postponed amid a period of uncertainty in South Africa. With a recent surge in tourism in Cape Town, particularly during the typically quiet winter months, and a noticeable upswing in economic activity within the city, Growthpoint deems the present moment ideal to revive the project.
Growthpoint Western Cape regional asset manager Timothy Irvine said in September 2023 that the decision to delay construction because of economic uncertainty was apt, but market conditions now signal the right time to resume.
Latest Developments
Growthpoint Properties is moving ahead with the development of the Canopy by Hilton Cape Town Longkloof hotel.
Key Contracts, Suppliers and Consultants
Growthpoint Properties (management) and DHK (architecture).
Contact Details for Project Information
Growthpoint Properties, tel +27 11 944 6000 or email info@growthpoint.co.za.