Mount Nelson Hotel

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Style: Traditional Elegance

Atmosphere: Lively

201 Rooms

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This hundred-year old British Colonial hotel is by most accounts the place to stay in Cape Town; at the foot of Table Mountain, surrounded by nine acres of lush gardens, the Mount Nelson was already the grande dame of the South African hotel scene when a young Winston Churchill came to stay while covering the Boer War as a correspondent for the Morning Post.

That was in 1899 — we’ve seen top hotels go wrong almost overnight, and it’s a select few that maintain excellence for an entire century. But what’s remarkable about the Mount Nelson is that it’s in quite possibly the best shape of its life. Interiors, though antique, are in top form, their lush fabrics and delicate furnishings looking every bit as elegant as some of London’s fashionable Georgian townhouse hotels. Guest rooms have been updated with a few nods to modernity — high-speed internet access has finally made an appearance — but it’s the traditional luxuries that make an impression, like the antique canopy beds and the spacious and well-stocked bathrooms.

The facilities list is comprehensive, offering everything a top resort should, from tennis and squash to spa treatments and personal trainers. The signature Cape Colony restaurant serves modern South African cuisine, and afternoon tea in the lounge is one of many Anglophile traditions; it seems that dreadful business of the 1890s has been largely forgiven and forgotten.

How to get there:

Mount Nelson Hotel is approximately a 20 minute drive from Cape Town International Airport. Heavy traffic occurs in the morning from 7:00 to 8:30 and in the afternoon from 16:00 to 18:00. There is generally a 30 minute delay to and from the airport around these times. Please contact customerservice@tablethotels.com to arrange airport transfers.

Kids:

Guests over the age of 5 are considered adults. Some rooms accommodate 3 or more. The "Luxury room upwards" room sleeps up to 3 guests. For crib/cot, must book "Superior Room" room or larger. For 2 adults + rollaway bed, must book "Luxury Room" or larger. For 2 adults + 2 kids beyond crib age, must book "none" room or larger. Connecting rooms available. Can be confirmed upon reservation.

Cribs are available for an additional fee of R300. Roll-away beds available for an additional fee of R550. Extra charge in addition to crib/roll-away cost id R550

Pool available that allows kids. Babysitting services provided by screened outside help. The restaurant is kid-friendly with high chairs and a kids menu. Room service offers a kids menu.

Emergency amenities include Children’s Amenities: • A welcome amenity for our youngest guests • A letter of welcome from our Guest Services Manager filled with ideas for fun things to do while visiting Cape Town • Child-size bathrobes and slippers • Complimentary hot milk for babies • Children’s menus in our restaurants and In-Room Dining • Complimentary bedtime milk and cookies • A lifeguard is on duty at the swimming pool during high season and the festive season period • Over the festive season we plan full day fun programmes including cricket matches, face painting, story telling and swimming games and treasure hunts • Fashionable attire is available from Signature Boutique.