Belmond Mount Nelson Hotel

With an interior style that harks back to the earliest years of the 1900s, the selection of rooms and suites at the Belmond Mount Nelson Hotel has welcomed luminaries as diverse as Winston Churchill and John Lennon. Today this restored colonial masterpiece continues to serve as a sanctuary amid the modern buzz of Cape Town, combining the best of the old and new worlds.

At the foot of Table Mountain, the pleasant rose-scented gardens provide shaded and secluded spaces in which to relax beside the hotel’s famous pastel pink facade, while the verandas and public areas are flooded with natural light throughout the day, ensuring guests can make the most of every minute in this oasis of calm and old-world charm.

Accommodation

The refurbished rooms and suites at Mount Nelson cleverly link a traditional elegance of crystal chandeliers and marble ensuite bathroom facilities with touches that meet the needs of the more contemporary traveler. With king or twin beds, each room comes with a writing desk and widescreen LCD television, while larger deluxe rooms include a private informal seating area. Superior rooms are perfect for solo guests or those accompanying children.

Rooms & Suites

Suites start at close to double the size of the standard rooms at 40 m². Individually designed and decorated, a range of suites are available, including fully-accessible junior suites with wider doors and open-access shower, and a presidential suite with dining area, lounge, bar, and balcony.

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Public Areas

The canopied terrace of the Oasis Bistro and the large outdoor swimming pool together create the perfect place in which to enjoy the fine Cape Town weather – and views towards Table Mountain – whether from a sunlounger or while sampling an exquisite brunch. Traditional afternoon tea of finger sandwiches and freshly-prepared cakes can be had in the elegant public lounge, and the Planet Bar has a buzz all of its own, while the oak paneling of the old hotel writing room turned Lord Nelson Restaurant offers a vibrant and varied menu using local ingredients throughout the year.

Experience

South Africa’s mother city has long been a place where cultures meet, which demonstrates itself today with the eclectic mix of English colonial, Dutch period, and Cape Malay architecture, as well as modern glistening skyscrapers. Dominated by Table Mountain, the waterfront has long been the spiritual heart of the city, hosting yacht harbors, boutique stores, world-class restaurants, and the gateway to Robben Island, the prison island of Nelson Mandela for 18 years, but also a home to Cape fur seals and African penguins.

Activities

Experience the unique flora and fauna of Table Mountain as another amazing day begins with an expert-led dawn walk, or be chauffeured in a spotless classic car to the Cape Winelands for a tasting or even lunch. Alternatively, take to the cliff-side roads of Chapman’s Peak Drive in a motorcycle sidecar, explore the township farm of Moya we Khaya, or opt instead for a three-hour art class. All are options at the Belmond Mount Nelson Hotel.

Hotel Details

Address: 76 Orange St, Gardens, Cape Town, 8001

Phone: +27 21 483 1000

Website: https://www.belmond.com/hotels/africa/south-africa/cape-town/belmond-mount-nelson-hotel/

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