Mount Nelson, A Belmond Hotel, Cape TownvsO on Kloof Boutique Hotel & Spa
Belmond Mount Nelson Hotel and O on Kloof Boutique Hotel & Spa are both rated highly by those who travel for a living. Overall, Belmond Mount Nelson Hotel scores significantly higher than O on Kloof Boutique Hotel & Spa. Belmond Mount Nelson Hotel comes in at 95 with recommendations from 14 reviews such as Jetsetter, Condé Nast Traveler and Time Out.
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
O on Kloof Boutique Hotel & Spa
92 Kloof Road, Bantry Bay 8005, South Africa
From $93/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Frommer's
"One of Tatler's Top 101 Hotels in the World, this posh urban sanctuary is a great addition to Cape Town's boutique hotel scene." Full review
Lonely Planet
"Cross the mini bridge over the ornamental pool leading to this gorgeous contemporary-styled guesthouse." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"The wooden deck of the honeymoon suite on the top floor is the ideal location to enjoy panoramas of both mountains and ocean."
Time Out
"This spot has exquisitely captured luxury and tranquillity in a space that offers so much more than the weary traveller has hoped for." Full review