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Alta BayvsMount Nelson, A Belmond Hotel, Cape Town
Both Alta Bay and Belmond Mount Nelson Hotel are rated very highly by expert writers. Overall, Belmond Mount Nelson Hotel ranks significantly better than Alta Bay. Belmond Mount Nelson Hotel comes in at 96 with positive reviews from 16 reviewers including Travel + Leisure, Concierge and Condé Nast Traveler.
Alta Bay
Frommer's
Lonely Planet
Time Out
The Telegraph
12 Invemark Crescent, Higgovale, Cape Town Central 8001, South Africa
From $75/night
- Free Internet
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
- Laundy Room
- Pool
- Multilingual
Frommer's "This is among the most stylish operations in town, with plenty of thoughtful touches." Full review
Lonely Planet "Cascading down the hillside, the design delicious Alta Bay is a haven of tranquillity and pampering." Full review
Time Out "This smart and sophisticated guesthouse is situated in a beautifully renovated home under the slopes of Table Mountain and within easy reach of the buzz of the city." Full review
The Telegraph7.0
"A small, stylish and exclusive all-suite four-star guest house with just four rooms, located on the slopes of Table Mountain." Full review
Mount Nelson, A Belmond Hotel, Cape Town Frommer's
Insight Guides
Concierge Lonely Planet
DK Eyewitness
Rough Guide Time Out
Oyster
Afar Magazine Afar Magazine Show All Reviews
76 Orange Street, Gardens, Cape Town Central 8001, South Africa
From $496/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Shuttle Bus
Frommer's "Having opened its doors in 1899 to accommodate the passengers of the Union and Castle lines, this is the undisputed grande dame of colonial hotels." Full review
Insight Guides "Traditionally one of the “Big Five” luxury hotels in Cape Town and still the grande dame of Cape Town’s historic hotels."
Concierge "The colonial traditions of the century-old Mount Nelson Hotel will please anyone yearning for a quieter pace of life."
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Lonely Planet "The sugar-pink painted ‘Nellie’ recalls Cape Town’s colonial era with its chintz decor and doormen in pith helmets."
DK Eyewitness "A colonial masterpiece and Cape Town’s most famous hotel, the “Pink Lady” is at the foot of Table Mountain."
Rough Guide "Set in extensive established gardens, with arrival along a palm-lined colonnade, its location is unbeatable – the city centre is on the doorstep – but you pay through the nose for what you get."
Time Out "Since it opened in 1899, the city's undisputed grande dame has played host to a slew of dignitaries and stars and it continues to be a hotel of choice for well-heeled travellers." Full review
OysterLuxury
"Amenities include a pool, luxury spa, gym, and two heated outdoor pools, and the on-site fine-dining restaurant... while it has an upscale feel, families are welcome." Full review
Afar Magazine "The service is oh-so-proper; and guests enjoy a lavish, quintessentially English high tea each afternoon...guests can look forward to antique furniture, chintz fabrics, and luxurious marble bathrooms." Full review
Afar Magazine "Say hello as you visit the Mount Nelson — affectionately known as the Pink Lady, for its rosy hue — for its celebrated high tea." Full review
