Daddy Long Legs Art HotelvsMount Nelson, A Belmond Hotel, Cape Town
Both properties are highly recommended by professionals. Overall, Belmond Mount Nelson Hotel scores significantly better than Daddy Long Legs Art Hotel. Belmond Mount Nelson Hotel is ranked #1 in Cape Town with recommendations from 16 publications including Insight Guides, Fodor's and Rough Guide.
Daddy Long Legs Art Hotel
134 Long St, Cape Town Central 8010, South Africa
From $39/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Smoking Rooms
- Multilingual
Insight Guides
"A unique, arty backpackers hotel with a difference."
Concierge
"The rooms are tiny and the setting too noisy, but if you want to be in the heart of Long Street... then book one of Daddy Long Legs's arty rooms."
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Ask for a tour before checking in, to make sure you can find a space that suits you.
Travel + Leisure
"Thirteen artists were each given the same budget to decorate the rooms at Daddy Long Legs." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"Each room in this hostel has been put together by a different local artist, and the results are individual, irreverent and representative of Cape Town’s lively cultural landscape."
Time Out
"Celebrating the wealth of artistic talent to be found in South Africa, this budget boutique hotel caters for independent travellers and is a haven of innovation in the city." Full review
Fodor's
"Independent travelers with artistic streaks love this place, which was built to represent the creative community of Cape Town, and the location is great if you are looking for nearby nightlife." Full review
Lonely Planet
"Daddy's super-stylish apartments – an ideal choice if you crave hotel-suite luxury but want to self-cater – are at the top end of Long St, right in the thick of the noisy bar scene." Full review
Michelin Guide
"Billed as an “interactive art exhibition,” Daddy Long Legs Art Hotel in Cape Town is the real deal; each of its 13 rooms has a different theme dreamt up by an artist, poet, photographer, designer or musician, meant to reflect the eclectic culture of modern-day Cape Town" Full review
Mount Nelson, A Belmond Hotel, Cape Town 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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Be sure to specify the size of the bed you want: Sometimes they push two singles together.
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
Oyster
Luxury
"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