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Hotel Information: Grand pillars named after The Prince of Wales in 1925 mark the entrance to the hotel, where a uniformed guard salutes arriving vehicles; a palm-tree lined avenue leads to the hotel lobby where affluent guests are welcomed beneath the high pressed ceilings and glass chandeliers. The airy atrium filled with colourful flower pots opens onto the patio overlooking Lord Kitchener’s fountain.
Amenity highlights: The hotel’s famed Afternoon tea is served in the airy lounge, where a pianist plays daily. Teas include smoked salmon and cucumber sandwiches, South African cheeses, scones with strawberry jam and a grand assortment of tea cakes. The antique furniture, large arrangements of flowers and deep armchairs all add to the refined English style. The hotel’s Head Gardener offers walks through the garden, which is famously stocked with hardy-dar birds, Egyptian geese, and sugar birds.
Insider tip: Within 200 metres of the hotel lies the funky and fashionable Kloof Street which is home to an eclectic mix of restaurants, bars, and pavement cafes ideal for lunch and shopping in the variety of handicraft, clothing, and second-hand stores.
Rooms
Mount Nelson Hotel, Cape Town, offers 201 climate-controlled guestrooms located on four floors, all of which have bright, neutral decor and traditional furnishings. Amenities include wireless Internet (surcharge), satellite television, DVD players, safes, minibars, designer toiletries, and hair dryers.
Room Amenities
- Internet access - wireless
- Cable/satellite TV
- Pay movies
- DVD player
- Premium bedding
- Hypo-allergenic bedding available
- Separate sitting area
- Climate control
- Complimentary newspaper
- Air conditioning
- Voice mail
- Direct-dial phone
- Internet access - surcharge
- Bottled water in room (complimentary)
- Minibar
- Wake-up calls
- Housekeeping
- Extra towels/bedding
- Turndown service
- Designer toiletries
- Bathrobes
- Hair dryer
- Bathroom telephone
- Makeup mirror
- Sewing kit
- Slippers
- Separate bathtub and shower
- Bathroom scale
- Child care (in room, surcharge)
- Electronic/magnetic keys
- Welcome amenities
- In-room safe
- Desk
- Clock radio
- Iron/ironing board (on request)
- Window opens
- Cribs (infant beds) available
- Wheelchair accessible
Recreation
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or near the hotel; fees may apply.
- Swimming onsite
- Racquetball/squash nearby
- Running track/path onsite
- Tennis onsite
- Aerobics nearby
- Pilates classes/instruction nearby
- Yoga classes/instruction nearby
- Mountain biking nearby
- Hiking/biking trails nearby
- Horse riding/rental nearby
- Parasailing nearby
- Helicopter/airplane sightseeing nearby
- Bird watching nearby
- Playground nearby
Property Amenities
Mount Nelson Hotel’s Oasis restaurant offers a complimentary full English buffet breakfast each morning, and also serves al fresco lunches. The Cape Colony restaurant’s vaulted ceilings provide a smart setting for its South African-Asian fusion cuisine, while Planet Champagne offers an extensive champagne, cocktail, and canape menu. Librisa Spa, housed in three Victorian buildings, incorporates a sauna and steam baths; there are also two heated swimming pools, two floodlit tennis courts, and a gymnasium staffed with personal trainers. The hotel organises day tours and excursions, allowing guests to explore the Cape Peninsula, the city centre, and Cape Winelands.
- Concierge services
- Complimentary newspapers in lobby
- Fitness equipment
- Bar/lounge
- Room service (24 hours)
- Parking (free)
- Parking (secure)
- Meeting rooms (small groups)
- Ballroom(s)
- Banquet facilities
- Conference room(s)
- Audio-visual equipment
- Number of rooms: 201
- Safe-deposit box - front desk
- 24-hour front desk
- Doorman/doorwoman
- Security guard
- Number of floors: 4
- Hair salon
- Currency exchange
- Tour assistance
- Beauty services
- Dry cleaning service
- Laundry facilities
- Babysitting or child care
- Patio
- Air-conditioned public areas
- Elevator/lift
- Business services
- Suitable for children
- Wedding services
- Complimentary breakfast
- Event catering
- Full-service health spa
- Health club
- Internet access in public areas - complimentary
- Kids' club
- Massage - treatment room(s)
- Medical assistance available
- Parking garage
- Picnic area
- Sauna
- Secretarial services
- Shopping on site
- Smoke-free property
- Airport transportation (surcharge)
- Spa services on site
- Steam room
- Supervised child care/activities
- Swimming pool - outdoor
- Umbrella
- Video library
Policies
Extra person charges may apply depending on hotel policy.
Rollaways and cribs may be available and should be requested at the time of booking; fees may apply.
Photo identification and credit card or cash deposit are required upon check-in for incidental charges.
All special requests are subject to availability upon check-in.
- Pets not allowed
- Check-in time is 2 PM
- Check-out time is 11 AM
Fees
The following fees are charged by the property at check-in or check-out.
- A city tax is applicable to all bookings; this charge is not included in the rates and is payable locally.
The above list is not comprehensive; fees are subject to change.
Dining
Guests of The Mount Nelson enjoy a complimentary full English breakfast each morning in the Oasis Restaurant. Cape Colony - Open exclusively for dinner, the restaurant offers a mix of modern European dishes and traditional Cape cuisine. The menu changes frequently, however sample dishes can include Ostrich Fillet with Springbok and Pancetta Satay, and Cape Rock Lobster with Caviar Dumplings. Vegetarian options and children’s menus are available, as well as an extensive wine list consisting of the finest Cape wines. Live entertainment featuring a harpist or pianist each night creates a soothing ambience in the curved dining room, with its dramatic flower arrangements, floor-to-ceiling drapes and round tables. |
Address
76 Orange Street Gardens
Cape Town, 8001
South Africa
Nearest major airport:
Cape Town, South Africa(CPT - Cape Town International Airport)
