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		<title>A new CBD branch of Starlings has perched at luxury hotel Labotessa</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 08 Oct 2019 06:37:02 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Glamorous new hotel Labotessa on Cape Town’s heritage Church Square has just opened to the public, along with a brand-new outlet of Claremont “café crush”, Starlings. Labotessa, an elegant seven-suite space within a charming historical envelope, embodies the essence of what a boutique hotel ought to be – intimate, considered and personal. Starlings matches this locale in both personality and panache and is set to become the city’s new go-to for a quick brekkie for the early birds or a lengthy lunch looking out on the “piazza”… Given the hotel’s prime position in the CBD – close to a multitude of cafes, restaurants and bars – and considering the fact that guests (both local and international, business and leisure) would want to explore the area during their stay, the duo decided to offer a pulled-back dining element in favour of suites that allowed for in-room snacking, and an inhouse restaurant that catered to a daily neighbourhood crowd as well as hotel guests. Most importantly, they wanted to focus on a level of quality in line with the hotel’s beautiful interiors and service standards. Du Plessis’ vision for how guests would use and experience the space included casual dining that had [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Luxury Cape Town hotel LABOTESSA opens an exclusive perfumery and homeware boutique on Church Square that is “heaven scent”!</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 26 Sep 2019 13:07:13 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[LABOTESSA’s elegant new boutique is now open to the public and stocks a curated selection of high-end fragrances, room scents and bathroom amenities, ranging from French brands Diptyque and L’Artisan Parfumeur to Italian range Dr Vranjes, Japanese label Comme des Garçons, and Penhaligon’s, a line patronised by the British royal family. These cosmopolitan and sought-after ranges are stocked in an accessible yet elegant manner, giving guests of the hotel, or local passersby, the opportunity to spoil themselves or stock up on beautiful gifts for their return home. In addition to the standard of its product offering, the boutique shopping experience itself places excellence and refinement at the forefront with a beautifully appointed interior boasting marble and velvet fittings and antique objet d’art as decor. When LABOTESSA’s owners Johan Du Plessis and Jan Fourie decided to manifest their vision for a boutique hotel in Cape Town, they had a clear picture in mind – a small, intimate, beautiful space that would engage with its surroundings and form a beacon of hospitality and lifestyle excellence in the city centre. The resulting property, housed in a heritage building on Cape Town’s Church Square, brings together old-world architecture and 21st-century amenities in a seamless [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Starlings swoops into the Mother City’s newest lifestyle hotel</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 22 Jul 2019 11:28:33 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The Southern Suburbs’ much-loved breakfast destination, Starlings Cafe, has set its sights on the Cape Town CBD and will soon open a city-centric hotspot within LABOTESSA (www.labotessa.com), a new luxury hotel like none other. Opening in August 2019, LABOTESSA is a unique hospitality offering boasting just seven distinctively appointed luxury suites with one of the largest penthouses in the city centre at their apex. It is the only hotel on historic Church Square in Cape Town, within reach of the monumental Groote Kerk and the Slave Lodge set beneath the unmistakable mountainscape of Lion’s Head.  LABOTESSA itself occupies a landmark building: a 17th century townhouse that has been lovingly restored. It is at this auspicious destination &#8211; at 5 Church Square &#8211; that the new branch of Starlings Café will make its nest. The first Starlings Café in Claremont occupies a Victorian cottage on Belvedere Road and is famed for beautiful breakfasts and bountiful bakes that are served against a backdrop of charming, nostalgia-driven décor with a contemporary bent. Fine, seasonal ingredients are key and ethically sourced products, such as free-range meat and eggs, feature.  Jams are homemade by Margaret; the cheese is naturally matured Montagu cheddar made from unpasteurised [...]]]></description>
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		<title>New luxury hotel brand launches in Cape Town</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 19 Jun 2019 07:09:56 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[LABOTESSA, First Hotel in Portfolio, Set to Open August 2019 LABOTESSA, a 17th-century congregational church now turned lifestyle hotel, will open in Cape Town in August 2019. Originally built in the early 1700s, the intimate, seven-roomed property is one of the oldest buildings in South Africa and the debut project in the LABOTESSA portfolio by first-time hoteliers Jan Fourie and Johan du Plessis. The South African owners and founders were inspired by the opportunity to meld heritage and old-world elegance with visionary new world design. “We are delighted to begin our foray into hotel ownership with one of South Africa&#8217;s oldest buildings, which has been a true testament to the country’s rich history and heritage,&#8221; says du Plessis. “LABOTESSA is a culmination of our affinity for exceptional design, relaxed hospitality, and our connection to the city of Cape Town.” Situated in a restored national monument structure in the heart of the city, LABOTESSA is the only hotel on historic Church Square. This landmark lifestyle property blends luxury and personal service with the independence of residential living. Each of the hotel’s seven spacious suites features private elevator access, a balcony and sweeping views of the city, Lion’s Head and Table Mountain. [...]]]></description>
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