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The Alphen Boutique Hotel & SpavsMount Nelson, A Belmond Hotel, Cape Town
Both properties are highly recommended by experts. Overall, Belmond Mount Nelson Hotel scores significantly better than The Alphen Boutique Hotel. Belmond Mount Nelson Hotel comes in at 95 with positive reviews from 14 publications such as oyster.com, Frommer's and Condé Nast Traveler.
The Alphen Boutique Hotel & Spa
Lonely Planet
DK Eyewitness
Condé Nast Traveler
Travel + Leisure
Fodor's
Alphen Drive, Constantia 7806, South Africa
From $151/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Lonely Planet "A glitzy makeover has transformed this historic estate into a bling-tastic property with 21 suites variously dubbed ‘cool’, ‘amazing’, ‘stunning’ and ‘magic’." Full review
DK Eyewitness "Situated in Cape Town’s most exclusive and leafy suburb, at the heart of a now-defunct wine estate, the Alphen includes a hair studio and a health and beauty salon."
Condé Nast Traveler99.6
"A 21-suite historic property on 11-plus acres of landscaped gardens in semi-rural Constantia, the Cape’s oldest wine-growing valley." Full review
Travel + Leisure "The 19 rooms have gilded mirrors, under-floor heating, impossibly soft robes, and plush seating, all the makings of a opulent but cozy retreat." Full review
Fodor's "Situated on 11 acres of gardens in leafy Constantia, this glamorous and avant-garde boutique hotel was originally an 18th-century Cape Dutch manor house and working farm." 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
