The Mount Nelson Hotel in Cape Town has always been the most famous of South Africa 's hotels. At the forefront of hospitality, it is regarded as the epitome of elegance and the last word in luxury. Situated in the very heart of Cape Town, with a wide range of attractions within walking distance, arrive via the imposing Prince of Wales archway and the famous Palm Avenue.

Set amongst seven acres of lush landscaped gardens, it has long been regarded as the jewel of the Mother City. In a city dedicated to hospitality and entertainment, this is no small accolade. The hotel 's most recent addition is the new wing built in 1996, referred to as the Palm Avenue wing. The wing consists of four beautiful buildings - Taunton House, Green Park, Helmsley and Hof Villa - set in private gardens. The Mount Nelson now boasts the largest gardens of any hotel in Cape Town.

     

Hotel Facilities and Services

Signature Boutique, hairdressing, health and beauty salon, curio shop, business services on request at Business Centre, fully equipped gymnasium, ample secure parking, 24-hour room service, all-weather tennis courts and heated swimming pools. Air reservations, babysitting, cots, car hire, conference facilities, doctor on call 24 hours, laundry and dry cleaning, film collection and delivery, foreign exchange, daily newspapers, personal valet, pharmacy delivery service, facsimile and email, video selection. Other services can be provided on request.

 

Rooms & Suites

Each of the 56 suites and 145 bedrooms are individually furnished and provided with fully appointed private bathrooms. Non smoking rooms, inter-leading rooms, executive business rooms, suites and paraplegic facilities and rooms with balconies are available on request.  Telephones are provided in bathrooms, at bedsides and on each writing desk. Each has a voice-mail, wake-up call as well as a data port facility.

A unique feature of the Mount Nelson Hotel is its four 'wings' (referred to as the Palm Avenue Wing) of luxurious accommodation, all set in private gardens planted with lavender and iceberg roses. The Palm Avenue wing - Taunton House, Green Park, Helmsley and Hof Villa - is reached from the main house via the leafy Palm Avenue. Guests staying in these rooms enjoy unrivalled serenity and seclusion while residing at the Mount Nelson Hotel.

 

Guest Room Features

  • Individually controlled air conditioning units
  • Mini Bar fridge
  • Luxurious 100% cotton linen and non-allergenic foam pillows
  • Luxury Bathroom amenities/toiletries and bathrobes
  • Sewing kits and suit, skirt and padded hangers
  • Opening windows
  • Writing desks
  • Mood lighting
  • Satellite Television, Radio, Video recorder and AM/FM clock radio
  • Safe
  • Hairdryer, bathroom scale and lighted makeup mirror
  • Two line touch-dial telephones with data ports and voicemail
  • International Plugs, Shaver sockets and shaver mirrors
  • Daily newspaper
  • 24 hour medical support
  • Bottled water
  • 24 hour in-room dining
  • Beds are turned down and serviced twice daily
  • On-site guest laundry

Business Room Features

  • In-room printer/copier/fax
  • Stationery
  • Tea and coffee making facilities
  • Data port facilities
  • Laptop available on request
  • Secretarial support via the business centre
  • Complimentary spa treatment voucher
  • Complimentary pressing of suit or shirt
  • Complimentary breakfast

Children

The Mount Nelson Hotel is ideal for children of all ages.  The Hotel has wooden Victorian cots available on request as well as a basket of assorted baby products (creams, lotions, wet wipes, nappy gel etc).  Specially fitted white linen is used on the non-suffocating baby pillows and duvet.

If the hotel knows that there are children checking in with parents, a baby/toddlers robe and t-shirt will be in the room along with the 2 standard adult robes.  The baby/toddler robes and slippers will be placed on the cot/bed at turn-down along with the adult robes.