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For the foreseeable future, overseas holidays are probably off the table.

Thankfully, us Capetonians live in one of the most beautiful cities in the world, which makes being a tourist in our own backyard all the more enjoyable.

It also means we should see many visitors from other parts of the country in the coming weeks, who will hopefully provide a shot in the arm for hotels, restaurants, and other businesses that form part of the tourism industry.

If you want to give our visitors the inside scoop on where to stay, or feel like treating yourself to a ‘staycation’ of sorts, two hotels in the Cape Town CBD are definitely worth a closer look.

The Old Foundry Hotel, located in Green Point, offers a mix of old-world sophistication and contemporary elegance in Ideas Cartel’s flagship location.

It has been built within the restored remains of Cape Town’s earliest-recorded commercial foundry, which was established in 1876.

You can choose from 24 rooms, work out at the in-house gym, grab a coffee at the café, visit the Frontier members’ lounge, or step out and enjoy Cape Town central at your doorstep.

Frontier, Cape Town’s most stylish bar, comes with bespoke bar and lounge furniture, and cocktail cultures you’ve yet to discover.

Guests also have access to the Skyline Rooftop and Pool, which is found at Ideas Cartel’s 113 Loop Street location.

The Old Foundry Hotel’s sister location, Cartel House Hotel at 113 Loop Street, comes with plush finishes, views for days, and tasteful interior design which makes it a luxurious home away from home.

From step-out-of-bed terraces and city skylines, to wall-to-wall windows and four-poster beds, each room at Cartel House is thoughtfully built to quieten the mind and awaken inspiration.

Guests also enjoy a full range of perks, including access to Cartel Club members’ lounges and bars, Inner City coworking spaces across three locations, and a level of service that is a cut above the rest.

Managers, housekeepers, butlers, and baristas have been trained to the highest degree, with the Ideas Cartel app (App Store and Google Play) serving as your personal assistant, digital concierge, and always the answer to I-need-this-now.

As an added bonus, guests get a 10% discount when booking directly with Ideas Cartel.

With the city’s beaches remaining open, for the time being at least, we may see an influx of visitors in the coming weeks.

It never hurts to have a good hotel recommendation handy, so consider the above your job done.