
Belmond Mount Nelson, Cape Town
South Africa
Cape Town’s grande dame hotel with impeccable service and tranquil, manicured gardens.
The hotel
Located at the foot of Table Mountain, Cape Town’s iconic pink lady – affectionately known as ‘The Nellie’ – opened her doors in 1899, and has attracted a loyal (and often royal) following ever since.
Towering palms, exotic prints, elegant chandeliers and chequerboard floors give this place a sense of old-school glamour, while the immaculate art-strewn manicured lawns, magnificent flower beds, two pools and tennis courts offer a tranquil escape from the bustling city.
Take high tea in the lounge where a tea sommelier will help you choose from over 100 varieties. While you won’t get a perfect sea or mountain view from your bed, it is in a wonderfully convenient location for city sightseeing, and close to the restaurants and bars of fashionable Kloof Street, to dine on exotic Cape cuisine. Book one of the garden cottages, where G&Ts appear at exactly the right time every evening, served on your private terrace, opposite a private pool and lawn.
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Book dinner at the Chef’s Table at the hotel’s fine dining Planet Restaurant.
Hop into a chauffeured vintage sidecar to explore the city in style or be driven in a gleaming classic car to the majestic Cape Winelands for a wine tasting or lunch.
Children are well looked after here, with a club for 4 to 12 year olds, a welcome kit and cookies and milk at turndown.