Mount Nelson Hotel

Cape Town s most famous hotel, the Mount Nelson is an urban sanctuary set in tranquil gardens on the lower slopes of Table Mountain, offering an oasis of stylish sophistication, privacy and tranquillity. The 144 luxurious rooms and 57 suites offer garden or mountain facing views and the excellent leisure facilities at the hotel include two heated swimming pools, two floodlit tennis courts, a gymnasium with personal trainers, a golf practice net, two gift shops and internet access throughout the hotel. The extensive grounds also make the hotel a haven for young families. The luxurious new spa offers a host of luxurious treatments, with 10 treatment rooms, steam rooms, saunas and plunge pools. The hotel offers two restaurants ��� the Cape Colony restaurant combines fine dining with live music each evening and the menu features contemporary South African cuisine with an exotic Asian influence, while the wine list was recently awarded the Diners Club Award of Excellence. Overlooking the beautiful gardens and swimming pool, the Oasis restaurant offers the perfect venue for relaxed, health-focused alfresco dining. The hotel is also famous for its decadent Afternoon Tea served daily in the elegant lounge, while champagne and cocktails are sipped by night in the stylish Planet Bar which spills out onto a magnificent garden terrace, allowing guests to take full advantage of the beautiful African night sky. Located just a short stroll from the historic city centre and within close proximity to the V&A Waterfront, the hotel also offers easy, close access to Cape Town���s best beaches and is situated just 20 minutes from Cape Town International Airport. Chauffer driven vehicles can be arranged on request and complimentary return shuttles are offered to the Waterfront, Cape Town International Convention Centre and areas within a 10km radius of the hotel, subject to availability.

Check-in Time:

1400

Check-out Time:

1100

Year Built:

2000

Year Renovated:

2000

Total Rooms:

201

Total Floors:

4 floors.

Rooms:

201

Price

R3,855-R6,340 ($535-$880/£275-£452) double, depending on season; R6,815-R11,525 ($947-$1,601/£487-£823) suite. Dec 18-Jan 5 7-night minimum stay, Very Expensive

Credit Cards Accepted

AE, DC, MC, V

Directions

From Cape Town International Airport (CPT): Distance to the Mount Nelson Hotel is 19 kilometres, approximately 20 minutes' drive. Getting there. A taxi direct from the airport to the hotel should cost around 200 SAR. Transfers provided by the hotel include a microbus (maximum of 7 passengers or a Mercedes (maximum of 3 passengers). These transfers are available for a surcharge. Getting around. Trains and buses run throughout the city, but driving is the best way to get around. Many attractions are clearly signposted, however, parking can be difficult. Taxis are available but can be expensive.

Area

Gardens

Attractions

Table Mountain 10 minutes Urstencosch Botanical Gardens 15 minutes The Castle 10 minutes Houses of Parliament 5 minutes

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