Four Seasons Cairo at Nile Plaza
2006-10-24 16:51:52
1089 Corniche El NileCairo, Egypt
Score: 86.09
30-story hotel near Garden City on the east bank of the river.
Competitive Edge: An ideal urban location in the diplomatic and business district...
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Mena House Oberoi
2006-10-24 16:51:52
6 Pyramids RoadCairo, Egypt
Score: 81.19
1869 royal hunting lodge beside the Pyramids of Giza.
Competitive Edge: A jaw-dropping setting: the Sphinx is right next to the hotel's golf course...
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Sofitel Winter Palace Luxor
2006-10-24 16:51:52
Corniche El NileLuxor, Egypt
Score: 80.58
1886 Victorian palace near the Nile.
Competitive Edge: The most historic hotel in Luxor, just a stone's throw from the temple...
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Mara Serena Safari Lodge
2006-10-24 16:51:52
Masai Mara, Kenya Location approximated
Score: 82.82
Domed huts modeled after a traditional Masai village, overlooking a migratory path.
Competitive Edge: A classic safari experience at an affordable price...
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Kichwa Tembo
2006-10-24 16:51:52
Masai Mara, Kenya Location approximated
Score: 90.81
Luxe tented retreat with 2 stand-alone camps, both well-sited for watching the annual migration (June-October).
Competitive Edge: A quiet location in the heart of one of Africa's most gorgeous, cinematic landscapes...
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Mount Kenya Safari Club
2006-10-24 16:51:52
Nanyuki, Kenya
Score: 88.23
Country club-style resort with outlying cottages on 100 acres in the lower slopes of Mount Kenya. An extensive, modern room renovation will begin in March.
Competitive Edge: Genteel ambience in the African countryside...
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Samburu Serena Safari Lodge
2006-10-24 16:51:52
Samburu Game Reserve , Kenya
Score: 81.56
Low-slung cottages amid a riverside forest on the banks of the Usao Nyiro.
Competitive Edge: A particularly lush setting on the fringes of Kenya's dry northern region...
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Sweetwaters Tented Camp
2006-10-24 16:51:52
Sweetwaters Game Reserve, Kenya
Score: 83.85
Cluster of thatched-roof tents in the heart of Big Five territory; home to the rare black rhino.
Competitive Edge: A story-book setting, but easy to reach (just 2 1/2 hours by car from Nairobi)...
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Sofitel Palais Jamai
2006-10-24 16:51:52
Bab GuissaFez, Morocco
Score: 80.69
19th-century palace with modern addition in the heart of the city.
Competitive Edge: Sits right above the ancient medina?a UNESCO World Heritage Site...
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La Mamounia
2006-10-24 16:51:52
Ave. Bab JdidMarrakesh, Morocco Location approximated
Score: 80.87
Opulent 80-year-old palace with 18th-century gardens. Closing from May to December for a head-to-toe redesign.
Competitive Edge: A romantic ambience throughout...
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Mount Nelson Hotel
2006-10-24 16:51:52
76 Orange St.Cape Town, South Africa
Score: 83.40
Buttoned-up Victorian property in a quiet residential neighborhood.
Competitive Edge: One of the city's most historic properties, with lots of atmosphere...
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Cape Grace
2006-10-24 16:51:52
West Quay RoadCape Town , South Africa
Score: 90.00
Distinguished hotel on its own quay at the Victoria & Alfred Waterfront.
Competitive Edge: A successful marriage of old (traditional décor) and new (innovative restaurant and spa)...
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Table Bay Hotel
2006-10-24 16:51:52
Quay 6Cape Town, South Africa
Score: 87.29
Modern building with Victorian-style fa?ade on the Victoria & Alfred Waterfront.
Competitive Edge: A harbor-front location linked to the main quay and the city's best shops, at the waterfront mall...
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Westcliff Hotel
2006-10-24 16:51:52
67 Jan Smuts Ave.Johannesburg, South Africa
Score: 83.33
Mediterranean-style villas above the Zoological Gardens in the Westcliff suburb.
Competitive Edge: Glamorous outdoor spaces, including an infinity pool overlooking the zoo...
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Park Hyatt Johannesburg
2006-10-24 16:51:52
191 Oxford RoadJohannesburg, South Africa
Score: 80.65
Modern 9-story hotel connected to the Firs Shopping Centre in Rosebank.
Competitive Edge: Great amenities for business travelers, and a lovely neighborhood setting...
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Sabi Sabi Private Game Reserve
2006-10-24 16:51:52
Kruger National Park Area, South Africa
Score: 89.41
Three diverse lodges next to Kruger. The 6-room Little Bush Camp opens in March.
Competitive Edge: A classic bush experience with a lodge to suit any mood...
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Singita
2006-10-24 16:51:52
Kruger National Park Area, South Africa
Score: 94.57
Quartet of chic lodges (expanding this year), ranging in style from mod-colonial to ultramodern.
Competitive Edge: Hollywood in the bush: modern architecture, top-notch service, and luxe amenities...
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Londolozi Private Game Reserve
2006-10-24 16:51:52
Kruger National Park Area, South Africa
Score: 86.34
Exclusive camp of thatched-roof chalets and bush suites, in the Sabi Sand Game Reserve bordering Kruger.
Competitive Edge: A model safari camp, both for its game viewing and its wildlife conservation...
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MalaMala Game Reserve
2006-10-24 16:51:52
Kruger National Park Area, South Africa
Score: 87.86
Trio of renowned camps (the residential-style Rattray's opened last fall) overlooking the Sand River.
Competitive Edge: Some of the best guides in the business...
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Palace of the Lost City
2006-10-24 16:51:52
Sun City, South Africa
Score: 81.41
The top hotel in the mammoth Sun City resort.
Competitive Edge: It's Vegas in the bush?plus safaris...
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Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge
2006-10-24 16:51:52
Ngorongoro Crater, Tanzania
Score: 83.33
Masai-inspired lodge on the crater's edge.
Competitive Edge: The skilled service of safari experts in an unparalleled location...
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Ngorongoro Crater Lodge
2006-10-24 16:51:52
Ngorongoro Crater, Tanzania
Score: 86.95
Magnificently designed stilted huts beside the 3 million-year-old crater.
Competitive Edge: Unique architecture and over-the-top interiors in an awe-inspiring setting...
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