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Gorgeous George, the leader among boutique hotels in Cape Town

Gorgeous George Talk Carpet (3)

During our visit to Cape Town, we get exposed to tons of color and pattern inspiration coming at us from so many angles. With so many impulses it’s important we stay at chill hotel, to optimally recharge our batteries. We are fortunate to stay at Gorgeous George, the absolute leader of the top boutique hotels in Cape Town. With views of the impressive Table Mountain and located downtown at the heart of the Central Business District, Gorgeous George is housed in two historic Art Deco towers. The service is beyond compare and highly personal. We’re Gorgeous fans.

Hotel culture

The boutique hotel is an urban hotel that connects locals and tourists, in a cosmopolitan yet distinctly South African space. The hotel’s culture is hip and modern while portraying the cultural heritage of Cape Town. Designer Tristan du Plessis uses lots of local crafts and designs throughout the hotel. He features young South African designers such as David Krynauw, Gregor Jenkin, and Egg designs.

boutique hotels cape town, Gorgeous George, the leader among boutique hotels in Cape Town

The theme for the hotel is a welcoming and gorgeous ambiance for all people, as the hotel celebrates inclusivity and diversity. As Cape Towns’ trendiest boutique hotel, it is quickly growing in popularity. Their rooftop restaurant is an awesome place to socialize at the bar and connect with friends and colleagues after work.

boutique hotels cape town, Gorgeous George, the leader among boutique hotels in Cape Town

Architectural elements of Gorgeous George

The architectural team behind this boutique hotel is Urbane Citizen Architecture. Their goal was to keep the integrity of the two historic Cape Town buildings but adapt them to the needs of a modern hospitality brand with a unique identity. The hotel has high exposed ceilings throughout, eclectic furnishings, and a quirky selection of interior finishes. The primary color palette is green and beige with wooden details.

boutique hotels cape town, Gorgeous George, the leader among boutique hotels in Cape Town

The hotel’s architecture and interiors team elegantly repurposed historical elements with an industrial past. The classical aesthetic includes elements such as the original oak floors, industrial concrete, and steel beams. The original steel frame windows are still in a few of their suites, although a second interior window was added for ultimate soundproofing.

boutique hotels cape town, Gorgeous George, the leader among boutique hotels in Cape Town

Guest Rooms 

boutique hotels cape town, Gorgeous George, the leader among boutique hotels in Cape Town

While walking to your room, guests can expect to walk down a dark black hallway with a funky bright floral carpet. The guest rooms are spacious, especially with their large historic steel windows. The industrial vibe inside the guestroom mixes with a more traditional Victorian elegance. The furniture and decorations are for a large part from local businesses and add a very home-like feel to the whole ambiance.

boutique hotels cape town, Gorgeous George, the leader among boutique hotels in Cape Town

Some of the guest room area rugs use Delft-style tile patterns, others mimic the floral pattern from the corridors. The main floor surface is a traditional wooden parquet finished in a neutral beige tone. Many of the finishes throughout the rooms use rich color tones to contrast with the black wall by a local artist.

boutique hotels cape town, Gorgeous George, the leader among boutique hotels in Cape Town

boutique hotels cape town, Gorgeous George, the leader among boutique hotels in Cape Town

The Gigi Rooftop Lounge

The Gigi Rooftop restaurant and bar area of the hotel is a vibrant gathering place for guests and city residents.

boutique hotels cape town, Gorgeous George, the leader among boutique hotels in Cape Town

boutique hotels cape town, Gorgeous George, the leader among boutique hotels in Cape Town

The rooftop terrace has a super fun lightbulb sign that says “hello gorgeous.” The sign matches with the many pops of color throughout the penthouse level, such as the orange and red tribal African poufs.  On the rooftop, you will find a super cool swimming pool that is partly housed in an old tower structure. The exterior walls are in a minimalistic white, however, the inside of the tower is decorated with a garden scene fresco. The green and white stripe at the pool floor elongates the pool and brings in a heritage pattern. Another gorgeous element of Gigi restaurant is the orangery with brick walls and large diagonal windows. The entire ceiling is filled with hanging plants, creating a very relaxed and garden-like vibe. The small seating area in the middle uses intricate African patterns that are enriched with color.

boutique hotels cape town, Gorgeous George, the leader among boutique hotels in Cape Town

It is no secret that Paris has been the capital of fashion since the seventeenth century. The city has been the playground for prestigious designers and couture brands like Chanel, Dior, and Saint Laurent. Today the Parisian style is not only an aesthetic choice but a philosophy. It embraces elegance, timelessness, and slow responsible fashion. The focus is on the cut and the quality of the materials. No fluff or excessiveness with a less is more approach. And what better way to understand Parisian fashion than to visit a museum dedicated to it.

For more than 70 years, the house has been crafting magical couture pieces in their atelier at 30 Avenue Montaigne in Paris. Christian Dior has made this location a legendary address since the first collection in 1947. Behind its new flagship, the House of Dior inaugurates a permanent exhibition in an extraordinary gallery, independently of its boutique. Mr. Dior wanted to be an architect; the building and the museum pay him a beautiful tribute today.

The staging is astonishing. A circular staircase at the entrance showcases 452 dresses and 1,422 accessories, all 3D printed. Bags, shoes, perfumes, and small objects: so many testimonies of the Dior style materialized to elaborate this Diorama.