Upfront …
STAY HERE: CAPE TOWN’S NEWLY OPENED LABOTESSA HOTEL With one foot in the past and
focus is on old-world elegance
one firmly in the future, the
with all the bells and whistles
understatedly glamorous hotel
of contemporary hotel living.
Labotessa makes a strong case
Hoteliers Jan Fourie and Johan
for personal luxury experiences.
du Plessis were inspired by the
The brand-new hotel, which
beautiful circa 1700s building
opened in Cape Town in August,
when conceiving the look, feel
harmoniously blends history and
and attitude of the hotel. They
forward-thinking modern hotel
drew on its heritage when creating
trends to combine the best of all
the interior, while at the same
worlds. An intimate establishment
time remaining cognisant of the
made up of six luxury Signature
need to cater to a very discerning
suites and one grand penthouse
type of traveller, expectant of
boasting three bedrooms, its
every amenity.
WHERE TO GO, WHAT TO READ, BUY AND DRINK
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