One&Only Cape Town has plenty of treats in store for gourmands and wine-lovers alike in 2012! The hotel’s award-winning sommelier, Luvo Ntezo, has worked with chef Reuben Riffel and some of the top winemakers in South Africa to present a series of dinners where the finest of ingredients are turned into culinary delights, perfectly paired with the very best of wines. The evenings are small and intimate, giving guests plenty of opportunity to chat with Luvo and the winemaker as they enjoy the food and wine.

There’s no doubt that the Spa based at the One&Only urban resort in the heart of Cape Town’s V&A Waterfront is a world-class operation. And it’s clear that the readers of acclaimed international industry magazine Spa agree. The resort Spa which is situated on its own island at the hotel was recently awarded a Spa Silver Sage Readers Choice Award for best spa in the Middle East and Africa, another feather in the cap for this sophisticated spa property.

One&Only Cape Town is proud to announce that last night, Nobu Cape Town was recognised for its unique contribution to the country’s culinary landscape at a glittering awards ceremony and gala dinner at the Rotunda at the Bay Hotel, Camps Bay. Awarded a coveted Top 10 Best Restaurant placement in the 2011 Eat Out DSTV Food Network Restaurant Awards, chef Hideki Maeda and his brigade of top notch chefs are understandably thrilled at the recognition that has been awarded this leading city restaurant situated at five-star resort One&Only Cape Town.

TIS’ the season for weddings and engagements at One&Only Cape Town and with holiday planning in full swing, the award-winning resort is unveiling a luxurious new 76-ft motor yacht and sophisticated new ballroom.

With a new classic ivory colour palette and the striking addition of six exquisite handmade crystal chandeliers to the decor, the new Ballroom is a space now suited for the most elegant of weddings with breathtaking views of Table Mountain. Able to accommodate 50 to 140 guests, the lavish venue can be divided in two for more intimate affairs and has already drawn the attention of Cape Town’s A-list soon-to-be-weds to celebrate their special day.

SpaFinder, Inc., the global spa and wellness resource, announced One&Only Cape Town as a winner of the coveted Crystal Award from their 2011 Readers’ Choice Awards. This year marks the ninth anniversary of the annual awards; SpaFinder is also celebrating the 25th anniversary of the company.

The 2011 Readers’ Choice Awards drew unparalleled participation worldwide with more votes cast by spa-goers across more countries, regions and categories — offering the most complete and the most useful peer-to-peer recommendations in the global spa market. In addition to the Crystal and Country/Region Awards, readers voted for their favorite spas in 32 different “Best For” categories.

A complete list of winners can be accessed at 2011 Readers’ Choice Winners

ONE&ONLY CAPE TOWN is proud to announce that both of the luxury resort’s restaurants, Reuben’s at One&Only Cape Town and Nobu at One&Only Cape Town have been recognized and included in the prestigious American Express Platinum fine dining awards and programme for 2012.

The 2012 Awards, the 14th since the international programme was introduced into South Africa in 1999, honoured three restaurants that have reached 10 consecutive years in the programme and renewed 67 of the 2011 Awards. Only eight new restaurants made a debut in the new programme, two of which were Reuben’s at One&Only Cape Town and Nobu at One&Only Cape Town.

After joining One&Only Cape Town in 2010 for the launch of his first urban restaurant, celebrated South African Celebrity Chef Reuben Riffel introduces a new culinary-inspired 5-day travel itinerary for One&Only guests highlighting the local restaurants, markets, vineyards and producers that have influenced his second cookbook - Reuben Cooks Local – on-sale October 2011.

One&Only Cape Town has recently nominated the Hout Bay based Lalela Project as its Corporate Social Responsibility focus, and together with the Goodman Gallery– the resident gallery at the hotel– will present an exhibition of portraits taken by the learners of Lalela Project, as part of the Mandela Day celebration. One&Only Cape Town has partnered with Lalela Project, a local organization focused on empowering disadvantaged youth through the arts, in planning its celebration of Mandela Day.

An oasis of elegance amidst the vibrant playground of the world’s most beautiful city, this urban resort presents captivating views of the iconic Table Mountain and private spa island. Guests staying in any one of the resort’s suites will now receive the following benefits:

• Fresh fruit platter, Taste of South Africa canapés and a bottle of wine upon arrival
• Breakfast and taxes included
• Complimentary access to KidsOnly Club and a special gift for younger guests
• Suite turndown for children including biscuits and chocolate milk
• Complimentary wireless throughout the resort

The following additional benefits are also available to guests staying in the Presidential Suite, Table Mountain Suite or the Penthouse:

• Complimentary one hour personal training session
• Complimentary one way airport transfer
• 24-hour butler service (available on request)