EDITION has opened The Cape Town EDITION at Quay 7 on the V&A Waterfront, marking the brand’s African debut. The hotel has 142 guestrooms and suites, overlooks the waterfront’s new superyacht marina and faces Table Mountain.
“Cape Town has a distinctive energy shaped by extraordinary landscapes, diverse influences, and an exceptional culinary scene,” said George Fleck, senior vice president and global brand leader of EDITION. “As one of the world’s most compelling cultural capitals, it is a natural home for EDITION. This opening marks an important milestone for the brand as we continue to grow in destinations that sit at the intersection of culture, creativity, and global influence.”
“The opening of The Cape Town EDITION is an important milestone in the V&A Waterfront’s continued evolution and a strong expression of confidence in Cape Town as a globally competitive tourism and investment destination,” said Graham Wood, chief executive officer of the V&A Waterfront. “At Quay 7, the EDITION brings an exceptional international hospitality brand into a working harbour and connects it to the wider Waterfront neighborhood through new dining, cultural and public-facing experiences. It also signals the next chapter for Granger Bay: a well-connected waterfront district that creates long-term value for Cape Town, our visitors, and the communities we serve.”
Neri&Hu designed the hotel in collaboration with Cape Town-based architects and professional firms. At the center of the building is The Drum, a cylindrical space open to the elements, with a staircase to an outdoor viewing platform.
Executive chef Phil Carmichael and beverage partner George Hunter lead the food and beverage program. Venues include the restaurant Shale, the rooftop restaurant and bar EAVE, the Lobby Bar and Punch Room.
The spa has five treatment rooms and a couples’ suite. The hotel also has a 24-hour gym and a ballroom with a capacity of up to 200 people.
“We want The Cape Town EDITION to feel as relevant to a Capetonian as it does to someone visiting the city for the first time,” said Leonie Andereya, general manager of The Cape Town EDITION. “Inspired by the warmth and authenticity of South African hospitality, we have created a place where locals and travelers come together through food, culture, creativity, and conversation. Sophisticated but never formal, it offers a distinct lens on Cape Town and the feeling that you have discovered a side of the city, and a community within it, that you genuinely want to be part of.”
