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Mount Nelson Hotel by Orient-Express

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76 Orange Street | Gardens, Cape Town Central 8001, South Africa
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Mount Nelson Hotel by Orient-Express
Ranked #17 of 120 hotels in Cape Town Central
4.5 of 5 stars 348 Reviews
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What travellers say about this hotel
  • Afternoon tea(17)
  • South Africa(10)
  • Very good(6)
  • Planet bar(5)
  • Oasis restaurant(4)
  • First class(3)
  • Old colonial(3)
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Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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24 reviews 24 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 May 2012 NEW

The best High tea in Cape town A must if you want to treat you mother to a special afternoon out. My fiancé and I took our mothers here as a treat. definitely worth it. This is even great for a ladies get together. Its best to pre book a seating area as you never know what the Cape Town... More

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Paris
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15 reviews 15 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 May 2012 NEW

The Mount Nelson is a luxury hotel with very comfortable rooms. The rooms are decorated with taste, quiet, have everything you need. A lady prepared our room every evening, which was very pleasant. Staff at the reception is very professional. Especially we were very pleased with the help of the concierge who organized our tours and recommended a good restaurant... More

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Basingstoke, United Kingdom
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9 reviews 9 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 May 2012 NEW

My husband and I recently stayed at this hotel during our trip to South Africa. We were made to feel so welcome from the moment we arrived and were greeted each time we went through reception by name. It was my husband's birthday whilst we were there and they sang happy birthday to him when we came down that morning... More

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Bathurst, Australia
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2012

Charming hotel, well appointed,good service, room view directly to Tabletop Mountain, Sprawling gardens and lawns. High tea is a sight to see. More

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Leeds
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14 reviews 14 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2012

Had an excellent high tea experience here with family, made all the more special by the service we received from our waiter Sydney. A veteran of the Mount Nelson, Sydney had served there for over thirty years and is clearly a man passionate about tea! He displayed great relish in encouraging us to try new teas and I enjoyed the... More

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Washington DC
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2012

We thoroughly enjoyed this hotel, their staff, their amenities and everything in between! The day manager (tall, slim, black gentleman) made certain we had a Junior Suite prepared for us with only a few minute's notice of our stay. While we waited, we were served hot tea on the patio tables. He also arranged for MANNY, our chauffeur in his... More

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14 reviews 14 reviews
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2012

Lacks some of the charm that an out of location would have, however all well appointed and well furnished. Combine stay with high tea. More

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Sydney, Australia
2 reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 May 2012

I travelled in a party with an escort from Australia (Bill Peach). April is a perfect time for sightseeing. I was impressed firstly by the exterior beauty of the Mount Nelson: the warm colour of the building, the exquisitely manicured gardens - spacious and with many shady trees. The pool is a winner. My room was more than adequate: I... More

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London, United Kingdom
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3 reviews 3 reviews
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 May 2012
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Stayed for 4 days at the MNH with my partner in April 2012, travelled for business. As with ‎everything, attention to detail should not be underestimated. Generally speaking, our stay would ‎have been OK, if not the credit theft and a sour e-mail from the hotel concierge upon our ‎departure. This is a rusty bureaucratic institution rather than a five-star... More

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immenstaad
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 May 2012

I visit for 3 nights with my wife the Mount Nelson Hotel .The Palme avenue by entrance to the Hotel is very impressive.The service was exellent and friendly.The breakfirst on this beautifull terasse by the pool was a good start for the day.Not to forget the fine personal shuttel service to the waterfront.(without charge). its a island of quitness in... More

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Address: 76 Orange Street | Gardens, Cape Town Central 8001, South Africa
Price range (per night):* RM1,065 - 1,479

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