Skirted by mountain and metropolis, Mount Nelson, A Belmond Hotel, Cape Town is nestled within 8-acres of verdant gardens under the gaze of Table Mountain with 110 rooms, 88 suites, and five dining destinations. In its 125th year, the Nellie fuses its heritage with 21st-century relevance, intermingling seamlessly with the urban heart of the city.
From collaborations with the country’s leading creatives and front-row fashion over afternoon tea to exceptional dining with new Executive Chef Luke Lawrence Barry and expert-led marine biology adventures, Mount Nelson plugs guests into the pulse of this iconic Southern African destination.
Tim Brooke-Webb, Managing Director for The World’s 50 Best Hotels, comments: “We’re thrilled to be back in London celebrating the second edition of The World’s 50 Best Hotels. Bringing together so many influential figures from the travel industry to honour and celebrate the world’s finest hotel experiences is truly a special moment.”
“Our heartfelt congratulations go out to every hotel on the list, each of which has clearly made a lasting impression on our Academy of travel experts. We hope 2024’s list inspires travel lovers to choose a truly spectacular destination for their next trip.”
Arnaud Champenois, Senior Vice President, Global Brand & Marketing at Belmond (LVMH), explains: “The World’s 50 Best isn’t merely an honour – it’s a testament to the commitment from our teams around the world who, every day, passionately curate exceptional experiences that keep alive the art and romance of travel. We’re delighted to keep pushing boundaries of travel with curated collaborations, thoughtful renovations, and genuine experiences linking to local customs.”
The World’s 50 Best Hotels 2024 was revealed as part of a live countdown from No.50 to No.1. The ranking is complemented by a host of special awards and reflects the very best travel experiences around the globe, collated from the votes of 600 anonymous experts.
This voting panel – the 50 Best Hotels Academy – comprises a balanced mix of hoteliers, travel journalists, educators and seasoned luxury travellers, led by a group of industry-leading Academy Chairs.
About Belmond
Belmond was born from a passion for connecting discerning travellers with the world’s most remarkable properties, locations and journeys. From hotels and trains to river cruises and safaris, Belmond curates incomparable experiences and crafts unforgettable stories.
With a legacy spanning over 45 years, since the acquisition of Hotel Cipriani in Venice in 1976, Belmond has grown into a global collection of 47 properties spread across 28 countries and territories. Exceptional destinations connected by legendary journeys are the very soul of Belmond, where the path that brings you to a place is as important as the destination itself.
