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Mount Nelson, A Belmond Hotel, Cape TownvsGrand Daddy Hotel
Belmond Mount Nelson Hotel and Grand Daddy Hotel are both rated highly by reviewers writing for major publications. Overall, Belmond Mount Nelson Hotel ranks significantly better than Grand Daddy Hotel. Belmond Mount Nelson Hotel has a TripExpert Score of 96 with recommendations from 16 reviews including Insight Guides, Jetsetter and Rough Guide.
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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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
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
Grand Daddy Hotel Frommer's
Fodor's Rough Guide Time Out
Star Service Afar Magazine
On the Grid
Travel + Leisure
The Telegraph Lonely Planet Show All Reviews
38 Long Street, Cape Town Central 8000, South Africa
From $46/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Laundy Room
Frommer's "A relatively high level of luxury and a strong buzz make this one of the liveliest hotels in town." Full review
Fodor's "This is a stylish inner-city, glamorous spot that's also good value for travelers."
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Ask for a corner room, which has three large windows.
Rough Guide "Seven retrocool American Airstream trailers, decorated by local artists, sit on the roof of the Grand Daddy Hotel, linked by wooden walkways greened by indigenous plants."
Time Out "Following in the footsteps of its quirky predecessors Daddy Long Legs Boutique Hotel and Daddy Long Legs Self Catering Apartments, this plush hotel offers top-notch accommodation with a twist." Full review
Star Service "Occupying a charming low-rise historic building on a bustling corner of Long Street, this quaint lodging is packed with plenty of spunk." Full review
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The hotel's main showpiece is the seven, silver Airstream trailers perched on the roof where guests can choose to stay.
Afar Magazine "One of the city’s quirkier havens, though it somehow manages to walk the fine line between campy and classy." Full review
On the Grid "Legendary, luxurious and with a stylish eatery, The Grand Daddy is original and quintessentially Cape Town." Full review
Travel + Leisure "The 26 standard guest rooms are more classic, although they do incorporate South African motifs like aloe-print headboards. " Full review
The Telegraph7.0
"Boutique hotel has a young, funky character that will suit those wanting an urban central-city base, close to the Long Street’s action and Bree Street’s hip restaurants and bars." Full review
Lonely PlanetTop choice
"The Grand Daddy’s star attraction is its rooftop 'trailer park' of penthouse suites, made from seven vintage, artistically renovated Airstream trailers. The hotel's regular rooms are also stylish" Full review
