Mount Nelson Hotel  is the most iconic hotel in Cape Town situated within a  lush garden estate in the heart of the city’s vibrant cultural center. Set at the foot of Table Mountain,  Mount Nelson Hotel is perfectly positioned  to experience the historic city center and the neighborhood people refer to as the ‘new Cape Town’ – the trendy areas of Kloof and Long Street. Mount Nelson Hotel opened in 1899 as the first hotel in South Africa to offer hot and cold running water. Since opening the Hotel has been  of choice for well-heeled travelers. From politicians and royalty, to actors and actresses, to models and religious leaders  -  celebrity guests like Agatha Christie, Marlene Dietrich, Winston Churchill,  Al Gore,  David Bowie, Margaret Thatcher,  Bono, John Malkovich,  Nelson Mandela,  the Dalai Lama,   have been spotted here for years.

The hotel has  two heated swimming pools within its  lush ‘urban oasis’ garden setting,  For golfers there is an on-site golf practice net, and seven world class golf courses are located within twenty minutes of the hotel. The Hotel boasts six individual accommodation wings, each with its own unique character, private gardens and facilities. The 201 spacious rooms & suites are individually decorated with old-world charm, complemented by modern luxury. Fine dining has long been a tradition at the Mount Nelson Hotel. Hotels Cape Colony restaurant   is one of the best in South Africa. The stylish bar, Planet, provides the perfect setting for sipping champagne and cocktails under the African night sky. Do not miss the famous traditional  afternoon ‘High Tea” that is served daily in the Lounge.