Who says booking a room means sleeping all night?

In the remains of the earliest recorded commercial foundry (1876)—where sparks flew and metal bent as engineers and iron founders plied their trade—rises Ideas Cartel’s flagship location.

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As a Cartel Hotel guest, you get more than just a room.

You’ll have access to Cartel Club members’ lounges and bars, Inner City Coworking spaces across all three locations, as well as our brand new Golf Simulator, lessons and reciprocity with golf courses.
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What our guests say.

— Andren
“The stay at the old Foundry was like living in a fairytale! The fact that they kept the authenticity of the 1904 established Foundry just shows the historical value they kept when restoring and transforming the building. The photos are true to the reality. A definite must stay when in Cape Town!! Friendly staff, very clean and comfy room with Netflix and Nespresso adding a nice touch.”

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Old Foundry Hotel
Ideas Cartel
The Old Foundry, 1 Sand Hill Road
Cape Town, 8001

1 km away from
V&A Waterfront
7.7 km away from
Table Mountain
21.2  km away from
Cape Town International Airport
1.1 km away from
Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC)
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