Belmond solidifies its position as a leading luxury travel brand taking home two awards at The World’s 50 Best Hotels 2024 for its legendary properties Maroma, A Belmond Hotel, Riviera Maya and Mount Nelson, A Belmond Hotel, Cape Town, named No.18 and No.28 in the global ranking, respectively. 

Following a successful debut in 2023, the second edition of The World’s 50 Best Hotels has been announced at a captivating awards ceremony in London and includes industry-defining hotels from across six continents worldwide.  

This evening's awards ceremony once again brought together the global travel and hospitality community to celebrate the world's best hotels. Held at the historic Guildhall, the event showcased exceptional hotel experiences that will inspire consumers, travellers, and hoteliers around the globe. 

At this year’s ceremony, two of Belmond’s legendary properties were awarded: Maroma, A Belmond Hotel, Riviera Maya at No.18 and awarded with the Flor de Caña Eco Hotel of 2024. Whilst Mount Nelson, A Belmond Hotel, Cape Town ranks at No.28 and claims the place of 2024's Best Hotel in Africa.

Set amongst 200-acres of lush tropical jungle and the secluded white sands of Mexico’s Caribbean coast, Maroma reopened in August 2023, having been carefully reimagined with Mayan traditions at its core. The reborn icon now has 72 rooms, suites, and ocean view villas and four dining destinations, where authentic local cuisine takes centre stage. This year, Maroma launched its Maroma Spa by Guerlain with an onsite apothecary and Meliponario, housing the revered Melipona bee, and a partnership with Parley for the Oceans to forge an enduring legacy for the surrounding oceans.  

Skirted by mountain and metropolis, Mount Nelson, A Belmond Hotel, Cape Town is nestled within 8-acres of verdant gardens under the gaze of Table Mountain with 110 rooms, 88 suites, and five dining destinations. In its 125th year, the Nellie fuses its heritage with 21st-century relevance, intermingling seamlessly with the urban heart of the city. From collaborations with the country’s leading creatives and front-row fashion over afternoon tea to exceptional dining with new Executive Chef Luke Lawrence Barry and expert-led marine biology adventures, Mount Nelson plugs guests into the pulse of this iconic Southern African destination.   

Tim Brooke-Webb, Managing Director for The World’s 50 Best Hotels, comments: “We’re thrilled to be back in London celebrating the second edition of The World’s 50 Best Hotels. Bringing together so many influential figures from the travel industry to honour and celebrate the world's finest hotel experiences is truly a special moment. Our heartfelt congratulations go out to every hotel on the list, each of which has clearly made a lasting impression on our Academy of travel experts. We hope 2024’s list inspires travel lovers to choose a truly spectacular destination for their next trip.” 

Arnaud Champenois, Senior Vice President, Global Brand & Marketing at Belmond (LVMH), explains: “The World's 50 Best isn't merely an honour - it's a testament to the commitment from our teams around the world who, every day, passionately curate exceptional experiences that keep alive the art and romance of travel. We're delighted to keep pushing boundaries of travel with curated collaborations, thoughtful renovations, and genuine experiences linking to local customs." 

The World’s 50 Best Hotels 2024 was revealed as part of a live countdown from No.50 to No.1. The ranking is complemented by a host of special awards and reflects the very best travel experiences around the globe, collated from the votes of 600 anonymous experts. This voting panel – the 50 Best Hotels Academy – comprises a balanced mix of hoteliers, travel journalists, educators and seasoned luxury travellers, led by a group of industry-leading Academy Chairs. 

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Pictures of Maroma, A Belmond Hotel, Riviera Maya are available at the following link 

Pictures of Mount Nelson, A Belmond Hotel, Cape Town are available at the following link