Acclaimed internationally as Africa’s best hotel, The Mount Nelson has been a part of Cape Town’s history since 1899. Set in 9 acres of magnificent landscaped gardens, and at the foot of Table Mountain, this sugar pink landmark has a gracious, timeless elegance that sets it apart from other hotels in the area.
Accommodation: The 201 luxurious rooms have each been individually styled, unique in elegance and grace that has become the trademark of the Mount Nelson Hotel over the years. Luxurious fabrics, bespoke furniture and collector artwork have been chosen with the utmost care to ensure a quintessential stay for all guests. Creating a sense of homecoming, the rooms offer a refuge of limitless comfort for discerning travelers. The ultimate in personalised service have guests returning to the Hotel year after year, with no request being too big or small.
Location: Cape Town, South Africa:
Nestled at the foot of Table Mountain with picturesque views of this Mother City landmark, the Mount Nelson Hotel, synonymous with stylish hospitality, is set in nine acres of lush gardens. This listed 1890’s building is the city’s oldest and most distinguished hotel, offering unparalleled tradition and sophistication. The Mount Nelson Hotel’s combination of elegance, grace, grandeur, exceptional location and prevailing facilities ensures all her guests experience a truly rewarding and memorable experience.
Airport/Transportation: Situated just 20 minutes from Cape Town International Airport . Air-conditioned chauffer drive vehicles can be arranged on request, through the Hotel reservations office.
Affiliations: Orient-Express Hotels, Trains & Cruises, and a member of the Leading Hotels of the World.
Business Services: Fully equipped Business Service Centre to cater for all business requirements. Specialized Business Services are available on request:
Secretarial & General Services
Dictaphone word processing
Copy-word processing, editing and printing
Photocopying: plain paper, colour and transparencies
Binding and lamination
Nametags, name stickers and place cards
Recording of TV programmes
Virus removal from disks
Packaging and wrapping service
Stationery sales
Communication Services
Telephone Conferencing
Fax Services (Local, national and international)
Internet and Email access
Scanning service (for disk storage, CD storage or email transmission)
Corporate Stationery
Local ISP connections to the internet (Minimum of one month connection)
Equipment Rental
Fax machines, cell phones, conference phones
Televisions, video recorders, video cameras
Overhead projectors, slide projectors, data projectors and screens
Flipcharts and whiteboards
Computers, printers, Dictaphones scanners
Internet and Email access
Office & Boardroom Rental
The Mount Nelson Hotel's Business Centre, conveniently located adjacent to the Garden Room on the ground floor, can be hired as an exclusive office or small boardroom for a maximum of 5 people.
The Business Centre is equipped with telephone conferencing, four IBM plasma screen desktop computers, complete Microsoft Office 2000 software package, Internet and Email access, four telephones
Meeting/Event Facilities: The seven banqueting venues of the Hotel have played host to many a memorable occasion. These venues can cater for functions both big and small, and, as always, the Mount Nelson Hotel endeavors to cater for your individual needs as far as possible.
Recreation Facilities:
Two heated swimming pools
Two floodlit tennis courts
Bodycare centre and hairdresser
Gymnasium with personal instructors
2 Gift shops
Watersports, beautiful beaches, mountain walks, golf courses and vineyards nearby
Ample secure complimentary parking
Complimentary return shuttle transfers to the V&A Waterfront and International Convention Centre
Dining/Entertainment:
The hotel offers two restaurants for fine dining – the Cape Colony restaurant offers an eclectic mix of contemporary Southern European and Western Cape trends, utilizing the very best of fresh local and international produce, whilst the Oasis Restaurant & Bar, overlooking idyllic gardens, is the perfect venue for informal alfresco Mediterranean-style dining. The Hotel is also famous for its decadent Afternoon Tea served daily in the invitingly elegant lounge. Guests can also enjoy an exclusive dining experience in the heart of the kitchen, at a Chef’s Table, and an elegant champagne and cocktail bar, Planet, opens out onto a magnificent garden terrace.
Room Amenities:
Individually controlled air conditioning units
Mini Bar fridge
Luxurious 100% cotton linen and non-allergenic foam pillows
Luxury Bathroom amenities/toiletries and bathrobes
Sewing kits and suit, skirt and padded hangers
Opening windows
Writing desks
Mood lighting
Satellite Television, Radio, Video recorder and AM/FM clock radio
Safe
Hairdryer, bathroom scale and lighted makeup mirror
Two line touch-dial telephones with data ports and voicemail
International Plugs, Shaver sockets and shaver mirrors
Daily newspaper
24 hour medical support
Bottled water
24 hour in-room dining
Beds are turned down and serviced twice daily
On-site guest laundry
Children
The Mount Nelson Hotel offers the following facilities for children:
Baby cots
Non-suffocating baby pillows and duvets
Child welcome gifts including baby care products. Colouring-in pictures, sweetie jars, baby/child gown & slippers, a soft toy in a bag
A specially created children’s menu in Oasis restaurant, and high chairs in the kids breakfast corner
Play Stations, jigsaw puzzles, board games
Cartoon Network in the rooms and kids videos in our video library
Daily children’s programme over Christmas & New Year, including swimming lessons in our heated pool and music lessons
Babysitting and childminding services
9 acres of secure gardens with lawns provide a safe environment to play in
