Destination Guide
Cape Town
Like a gawky adolescent who has just discovered her beauty, Cape Town is blooming as it shows off its splendors. The glorious coastal city–with its poignant history, soulful culture and a thriving dining scene–has perfected the balance of global hospitality and maintaining its distinctly South African character.
Stay
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The Silo Hotel
The Silo Hotel in Cape Town is a feat of industrial-meets-Art Deco design that's extremely stylish in the V&A Waterfront district.
Ellerman House
With just eleven rooms and suites and two private villas, Ellerman House is the top choice on Cape Town's Atlantic coast. Read our review.
Belmond Mount Nelson Hotel
This Belmond property is Cape Town’s uncontested grande dame hotel, with an oh-so-British setting and beautiful grounds across nine acres.
See & Do
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