The Trade Boutique Hotel

Cape Town, CBD

The Trade Boutique Hotel offers a unique and colorful experience in Cape Town. Guests can enjoy cozy bedrooms, a delightful restaurant, and a rooftop pool ideal for sunbathing, all within a beautifully restored historic building on the trendy Shortmarket Street. It’s the perfect spot to relax and immerse yourself in the local culture! The Trade is the exchange between art and commerce. An exchange of value for memories. The architectural compromise between heritage and modernity. Creating compatibility between the two. Get transported into a different time and genre of life. A touch of old Hollywood glamour meets eccentric quirk.

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50 Rooms

Rooftop

Restaurant

All ages

Pool

Functions

Sleep

Our rooms feature comfy mattresses, blackout curtains and double-glazed windows to help you drift off. Our suites come complete with a living room and a fully equipped kitchen. For a cosier stay, our smaller rooms provide a snug retreat with a handy kitchenette, perfect for brewing your favorite cup of tea. Choose from three uniquely themed rooms and suites, where art meets commerce in perfect harmony. Reflecting the building's iconic architecture and vibrant surroundings, our thoughtfully designed interiors blend luxury with playful quirks. Imagine urban chic paired with vintage charm - comfortably inviting, yet accented with lively splashes of colour.

Eat

The Wes is our on-site restaurant, where sophistication meets playful quirk in the culinary heart of Cape Town. Inspired by the whimsical world of Wes Anderson, every detail of our space has been crafted to ignite curiosity. From our locally sourced, top-quality ingredients to the meaningful relationships we’ve built with our suppliers, we believe that true hospitality comes from genuine care. Start with a drink and snacks at the bar, sample our daily tart or jump right in and explore the variety of meals on our menu.

Relax

Our rooftop deck bar and pool are ready to welcome you after a long day of exploring the beautiful city of Cape Town. Spend time unwinding here, enjoy a cocktail while looking over the city, or simply catch some rays whole looking up over the exquisite view of table mountain.

Explore

Located in the heart of Cape Town's city center, you’ll find yourself close to everything you need. The neighborhood boasts a variety of lively restaurants, must-visit galleries, and popular bars, all filled with a diverse crowd that mirrors the vibrant surroundings. Plus, with world-class beaches, Table Mountain, the V&A Waterfront and a rich cultural scene just steps away, you’ll have the best of Cape Town at your fingertips!

Conferencing

With 50 rooms in the heart of Cape Town, The Trade is an ideal option for conferencing. We can use the restaurant and rooftop exclusively, and also organise facilities according to your specific needs at venues close by. Being very close to the V&S Waterfront and right in the heart of the CBD means easy access to restaurants, shops and team-building activities.

Functions & Events

Exclusive use of our beautiful rooftop area and ground-level restaurant is available for functions and events for hotel guests. We have a fully stocked bar and can work with our restaurant for catering options. Our capacity in this area is 120 max. Enjoy the amazing city views while hosting your personalised function or event.