Cape Town hotel on world's best list
21 January 2013
The Cape Grace hotel at Cape Town's V&A; Waterfront has been named the second
best in the world in TripAdvisor's 2013 Travelers' Choice Awards. It was also
recognised as the best luxury hotel in Africa and sixth on the continent for service.
TripAdvisor is the world's largest travel site and their Travelers' Choice awards are
based on millions of reviews posted by reader through the course of the
previous year.
"We are delighted to be included among the world's finest and take great pride in the
recognition bestowed on us by our guests," the hotel's global sales manager, Jené
Barnes, said in a statement last week.
"This award acknowledges each and every staff member's contribution and effort to
raise the bar and provide the ultimate luxury hotel experience."
The Cape Grace came second only to the Four Seasons Resort Hualalai at the
Historic Ka'upulehu in Kailua-Kona in Hawaii, and the recognition is just one
more for
the hotel to add to its growing list of awards, including best hotel in Africa 2011 by
Travel & Leisure and best for food in Africa, Middle East & Indian Ocean by Condé
Nast Traveller UK in 2011.
The Traveler's Choice Awards are now in their 11th year and strive to recognise and
reward the best hotels, bed and breakfasts and inns in categories such as luxury,
service and value-for-money.
Over 650 000 hotels in 82 countries are reviewed and compared to find the top 25
around the world.
"TripAdvisor is thrilled to recognise the finest accommodations based on the
feedback from those who really matter: their guests," said TripAdvisor's chief
marketing officer, Barbara Messing.
"It is the insights from millions of travelers that make these awards so special, as
they help others discover the hotels travelers love most, whatever the budget, in all
corners of the world."
SAinfo reporter
