Introduction to Mount Nelson Hotel
Introduction
Cape Towns Mount Nelson is an urban sanctuary set in tranquil gardens on the lower slopes of Table Mountain in the heart of the historic city centre within close proximity to the V&A Waterfront, with easy, close access to Cape Town’s best beaches and other attractions.
The 144 luxurious rooms and 57 suites offer garden or mountain facing views and the excellent leisure facilities at the hotel include two heated swimming pools, two floodlit tennis courts, a gymnasium with personal trainers, a golf practice net, two gift shops and internet access throughout the hotel, with complimentary access for guests in the business centre. The extensive grounds provide an oasis of privacy and tranquillity for guests and also make the hotel a haven for young families. The luxurious new Librisa spa offers a host of luxurious treatments, with 10 treatment rooms, steam rooms, saunas and plunge pools.
The hotel offers two restaurants – the Cape Colony restaurant combines fine dining with live music each evening and the menu features contemporary Western and Asian fusion cuisine, while the wine list was recently awarded the Diners Club Award of Excellence. Overlooking the beautiful gardens and swimming pool, the Oasis restaurant offers the perfect venue for relaxed, health-focused alfresco dining. The hotel is also famous for its decadent Afternoon Tea served daily in the elegant lounge, while champagne and cocktails are sipped by night in the stylish Planet Bar which spills out onto a magnificent garden terrace, allowing guests to take full advantage of the beautiful African night sky.
Facilities
Cape Colony restaurant
Planet Champagne & Cocktail Bar
Oasis restaurant
Librisa Spa
24 hour room service
2 heated outdoor swimming pools
State-of-the-art gymnasium with personal trainers
2 all-weather floodlit tennis courts
Concierge and tours desk
High speed internet access and WI-FI
Golf practice net
9 acres of landscaped gardens
Complimentary day-use rooms for early arrivals and late departures
Complimentary internet access in the business centre, 24 hours a day
Complimentary chauffeur driven transfers within a 10km radius
Suitcase unpacking service available upon request
Bottled water on evening turndown
Complimentary, secure undercover parking
Free use of the Librisa Spa sauna, steam room and plunge pools
Complimentary local and international newspapers
A complimentary fun welcome pack for children
Location
Set at the foot of Table Mountain, the Mount Nelson Hotel is perfectly positioned for guests to experience the historic city centre and the resurgence of what many people refer to as the new Cape Town - the trendy areas of Kloof and Long Street.
Located just a short stroll from the hotel lies the well-tendered Companys Garden and the Museum Mile, a pedestrian avenue which is home to some of South Africas finest museums, art galleries and historical monuments.
The hotel is situated 25 minutes from Cape Town International Airport.