The Best City Hotel in Africa has officially been crowned, and it is in Cape Town!
Ellerman House in Bantry Bay was voted the Best City Hotel in Africa in the prestigious Travel + Leisure ‘World’s Best Awards’ 2024, topping the list with an impressive score of 98.20.
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The beloved Mount Nelson came in second with a score of 95.15, and Cape Grace came in third with a score of 94.95.
For the twenty-ninth edition, Travel + Leisure asked its readers to share their opinions on cities, safari outfitters, national parks and hotels.
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A total of eight hotels were shortlisted out of more than 8 700 properties, including hotels, cities, cruise lines and more. Over 700 000 votes were cast.
Hotels were classified as either resort hotel, city hotel, inn, or safari lodge based on their location and amenities, and they were specifically rated on the following criteria:
- Rooms/facilities
- Location
- Service
- Food
- Value
Here are the top five:
- Ellerman House: Cape Town, South Africa (98.20)
- Mount Nelson, A Belmond Hotel, Cape Town: Cape Town, South Africa (95.15)
- Cape Grace, a Fairmont Managed Hotel: Cape Town, South Africa (94.95)
- Saxon Hotel, Villas & Spa: Johannesburg, South Africa (94.59)
- Giraffe Manor: Nairobi, Kenya (94.48)
Babylonstoren in the Cape Winelands was rated the second-best resort in Africa for its tranquil, scenic setting.
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