The famed Mount Nelson Hotel is consistently acknowledged among the best hotels in Africa and synonymous with Cape hospitality since 1899. Crowned heads of state, dignitaries and other notables and VIPs have selected the Mount Nelson as their place of residence while visiting Cape Town, ensuring privacy, comfort, attentive service and sumptuous cuisine.
The luxurious Mount Nelson Hotel, undoubtedly South Africa's most famous hotel, is synonymous with Cape hospitality. Set in beautiful gardens at the foot of Table Mountain, the hotel is within walking distance of the city centre, and within easy reach of the Cape's attractions.
The hotel's Prince of Wales archway, built in 1924, is synonymous with the Cape's tradition of hospitality. Set at the foot of our private, palm-fringed avenue, this famous landmark stands as a welcome not only to the Mount Nelson Hotel but to the beautiful beaches, wine lands and mountains of the Cape.
The Mount Nelson Hotel is just 20 minutes' walk from the city centre and 20 minutes by road to Cape Town International Airport. The hotel is perfectly located for visits to the National Botanical Gardens at Kirstenbosch, the Table Mountain Cableway, the scenic fishing village of Hout Bay and glorious Groot Constantia, the oldest wine estate in the country.
Hotel Accommodation:
Each of the 75 suites and 145 bedrooms are individually furnished and provided with fully appointed private bathrooms and individually controlled air conditioning. In addition, each is equipped with television, international touch-dial telephones, voice mail and a safe. Refrigerators and mini bars are provided in all rooms except Single Rooms. A local daily newspaper, robes, hairdryers and bottled water are also included. A private fax line is available on request in some rooms. Non-smoking rooms are available.
A unique feature of the Mount Nelson Hotel is its four new 'wings' of luxurious accommodation; all set in private gardens planted with lavender and iceberg roses. These wings - Taunton House, Green Park, Helmsley and Hof Villa - are reached from the main hotel via the leafy Palm Avenue. Guests staying in them enjoy unrivalled serenity and seclusion, and are, of course, entitled to use all the hotel's facilities, including the two swimming pools, with their superb Table Mountain backdrop.
Banqueting & Meeting Facilities:
The Mount Nelson Hotel is the venue of choice for all major business and social events held in Cape Town. hosts between 14 - 400 delegates. Our superb audio-visual equipment and video-link facilities will accommodate advanced presentations and launches.
Our banqueting managers and staff are specialists in their field and will consult and assist in the planning of conferences, weddings, banquets and balls. We will arrange entertainment, décor, beverages and flowers specific to your needs and supply professional service for the occasion. Our highly flexible menu options make provision for any special health, dietary or religious requirements. We also have a kosher licence, with the kitchens supervised by the Beth Din.
Dining:
The Oasis Restaurant for breakfast and Mediterranean-style buffet lunches. Year round, the lounge is renowned for afternoon tea, light snacks, and refreshments. The Cape Colony Restaurant, for all-year dining, offers superb modern South African cuisine.
