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La SplendidavsMount Nelson, A Belmond Hotel, Cape Town
Both properties are highly recommended by professional reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, Belmond Mount Nelson Hotel ranks significantly higher than La Splendida. Belmond Mount Nelson Hotel scores 96 with accolades from 16 sources like Lonely Planet, DK Eyewitness and Gayot.
La Splendida
Frommer's
DK Eyewitness
Lonely Planet
Fodor's
121 Beach Road, Mouille Point, Cape Town Central 8001, South Africa
From $55/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Frommer's "If you want to be close to the Waterfront and the ocean, this is a fair value." Full review
DK Eyewitness "Situated on Mouille Point’s coastal boulevard, La Splendida offers clean, modern accommodation at a good price."
Lonely Planet Top Choice
"You'll pay slightly extra for rooms with sea views at this hotel located on the Mouille Point promenade, but the ones looking towards Signal Hill are just as nice." Full review
Fodor's "This chic art-deco-style hotel enjoys a great location across from the popular seafront promenade and is a 15-minutes walk from the V&A Waterfront." Full review
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Ask for a sea- or mountain-facing room, either of which will have great views.
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
