STAY HERE: CAPE TOWN’S NEWLY OPENED LABOTESSA HOTEL

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