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The Table BayvsMount Nelson, A Belmond Hotel, Cape Town
Both hotels are recommended by professional reviewers. On balance, Belmond Mount Nelson Hotel is preferred by most professionals compared to The Table Bay Hotel. Belmond Mount Nelson Hotel comes in at 96 with endorsements from 16 reviewers like Rough Guide, Oyster and Concierge.
The Table Bay
Travel + Leisure
DK Eyewitness
Time Out
Star Service
Oyster
Condé Nast Traveler
Fodor's
Table Bay Hotel, Table Bay Breakwater Blvd Quay 6, Cape Town Central 8001, South Africa
From $223/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
Travel + Leisure "Rising eight stories above ships and fisheries, the Table Bay has picture-perfect harbor views and direct access to waterfront shops and restaurants." Full review
DK Eyewitness "Exuding the nautical charm of a cruise liner, the Table Bay Hotel has a heated salt-water pool, perhaps the only tropical sea water you’ll find during your stay in the Western Cape."
Time Out "Certainly one of the most elegant hotels in town, this impressive site boasts lofty classically inspired interiors and an ideal position in the Waterfront, with great views." Full review
Star Service "Adjoining a large shopping mall, next to the water in the prime tourist district, this well-regarded hotel offers plenty of style and pampering." Full review
OysterLuxury
"Popular with both business travelers and tourists, owing partially to its convenient location on Cape Town's waterfront... features include a free breakfast buffet." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler86.3
"The blue-roofed contemporary-Victorian hotel opened by Nelson Mandela is in "a great location," connected to the Victoria Wharf Shopping Centre." Full review
Fodor's "The decor is sunny, with huge picture windows looking onto the mountain, marble mosaic and parquet floors, and lots of plants, including the hotel's trademark floral arrangements." 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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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
