City lights, camera, action… an urban winter getaway for movie set romance.
A stay at The Trade Boutique Hotel on Cape Town’s Shortmarket Street feels like stepping out of time and into the mirage of a movie. The room décor, rooftop bar and downstairs restaurant set the scene: old Hollywood glamour meets the postmodern detail of a Wes Anderson storyboard. Individual, enticing, full of quirky details, it’s a fresh and appealing backdrop to a getaway in the heart of the city, where you can write your own storyline and fill your days with thrills and romance.
A retro nostalgia pervades the playfully designed rooms and suites. Full of quirky design details, a comfortable couch in front of a flat screen TV and a fully functional kitchenette, it’s tempting to snuggle up and cocoon, with perhaps a foray up to the rooftop bar for a cocktail and sunset views. But you’ll also want to enjoy the generous Paris-inspired bistro fare downstairs at The Wes, where the dreamy drama of the decor is inspired by Wes Anderson’s The Grand Budapest Hotel.
The romantic winter special
For a winter escape filled with urban romance, The Trade is the perfect setting. A special couples package includes a romantic turndown, sundowner cocktails on the rooftop bar, and breakfast at The Wes. Add in a couple’s massage (with complimentary post-treatment cocktail) in the new Mendl suite spa treatment room for the full works.
The special From R1 740 per night for couples package with romantic turndown, sundowner cocktail, breakfast
Valid until 31 August 2025
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The stay-longer winter special
Can’t bear to tear yourself away from the city lights and your cosy hideaway? There’s a winter special discount on stays of three nights or longer, so plan to make a long weekend of it and settle right in.
The special From R1 244 per room per night for stays of 3 nights or longer with 20% discount (no meals included)
Valid until 31 August 2025
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A fresh and appealing hideaway in the heart of the city, you’ll be inspired to write your own storyline and fill your days with thrills and romance.
Child friendly? Yes (no kids under 12 years old)
Pet friendly? No
Wifi? Yes
Address 55 Shortmarket Street, Cape Town
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