CPT's Mount Nelson named Best Hotel in Africa, 28th in the world

Sara-Jayne Makwala King spoke to Mount Nelson’s Executive Chef, Luke Lawrence Barry. 

Listen to their conversation in the audio clip below.

The Mount Nelson Hotel in Cape Town has been named the Best Hotel in Africa and it bagged the 28th spot in the world rankings of the 2024 World’s 50 Best Hotels.

In its second edition, the World's 50 Best Hotels awards unite the global travel and hospitality community to celebrate the best hotels across six continents.

"To be 28th best hotel in the world and it being our first entry, it's absolutely phenomenal, it's almost unheard of."

- Luke Lawrence Barry, Mount Nelson Executive Chef

"Collectively as a team, it's been extremely significant. It's extremely motivating for the company and the team. We all want to do that much better now."

 - Luke Lawrence Barry, Mount Nelson Executive Chef

"Everyone works tirelessly at the Mount Nelson."  

- Luke Lawrence Barry, Mount Nelson Executive Chef

'The Nellie', as it's affectionately known, is nestled between Table Mountain and the vibrant city.

It's been part of the hotel industry for the past 125 years.

"Slow luxury is something that is always highlighted when one talks about the Mount Nelson. Slow luxury is the very essence of authentic luxury, one that reconnects with its original values and its demand for quality and timelessness. Genuine hospitality is something we are constantly highlighted for. We don't have a script in the hotel. At The Nellie, we really embrace the be yourself attributes daily."  

- Luke Lawrence Barry, Mount Nelson Executive Chef

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