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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 353 Reviews
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  • Afternoon tea(20)
  • South Africa(13)
  • Very good(6)
  • Oasis restaurant(6)
  • Planet bar(5)
  • Old colonial(3)
  • First class(3)
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Otley, United Kingdom
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5 reviews 5 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 May 2012 NEW

This place is truly old style glory. It has a real old colonial feel to it. The rooms are very nice with crisp white linen sheets.Old cherry? wooden furniture add to the classy feel in the rooms. The food was also very nice. The hotel has got it's own beautiful gardens which are a joy to relax in and enjoy... More

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Geelong
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9 reviews 9 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
18 helpful votes 18 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 May 2012 NEW

Stayed at the Mount Nelson Hotel just recently for 8 days. I have come to the conclusion that this is one of the best hotels I have ever stayed in. I have travelled the world for the last 40 years and stayed in some wonderful hotels with wonderful locations but this I have put to the top of my list.... More

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Orange, Australia
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 May 2012 NEW

This Hotel has so old world charm. The beds are fantastic so comfortable. The service is 2nd to none, I think every time we stepped out of our room they were there to tidy up & cahnge towels etc. The people/staff are some of the friendlist staff I have come acoross , nothing is to hard for them. I suggest... More

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Dubai
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17 reviews 17 reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2012 NEW

Such a grand old hotel, immaculately kept and run. We were upgraded to a suite and what a wonderful room it was. Overlooking the gardens we had a lounge area with seating and a desk with internet access and a large screen television. The bedroom was huge and well appointed. Plenty of cupboard space and yet another large flat screen... More

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Bariloche
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 May 2012

My husband and I stayed five wonderful days in Cape Town. The hotel was incredible,comfortable room,excellent view, the decoration of the whole hotel of very good taste! The manager wonderful,his name,Joey ! Our room was called the rose cottage. it reminds me to the English country-side,really beautiful! A very nice living room,big marble bathroom and a lovely bedroom. Don´t miss... More

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Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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24 reviews 24 reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 May 2012

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 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 May 2012

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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11 reviews 11 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 May 2012

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.

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Leeds
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14 reviews 14 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
8 helpful votes 8 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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Address: 76 Orange Street | Gardens, Cape Town Central 8001, South Africa
Price range (per night):* INR18,957 - 26,338

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