Mount Nelson, A Belmond Hotel
Gardens, Cape Town
“Blush pink garden salon”
Condé Nast Traveler
Vibe
Nine manicured garden acres unspool beneath Table Mountain, where the blush pink landmark has welcomed travelers since 1899 with storied poise.
“Blush pink garden salon”
The 1899 Victorian landmark painted blush pink in 1918 to celebrate the end of World War I.
Unbroken afternoon tea service in The Lounge guided by a resident tea sommelier beside live piano.
Attentive white-glove hospitality across nine garden acres, with dedicated concierge service and evening turndown.
In Gardens beneath Table Mountain, bordering the Company's Garden and Kloof Street cafes.
Rooms
Restored garden cottages feature private fireplaces and rose garden terraces, alongside suites curated with South African designer Thebe Magugu.
Wellness
Librisa Spa offers Esse botanical treatments in a Victorian building, flanked by two heated outdoor pools and floodlit tennis courts.
Backstory
Originally built for first-class ocean liner passengers in 1899, the facade was painted blush pink in 1918 to mark the end of World War I.
Eat & drink
An in-house tea sommelier presides over afternoon service in The Lounge, while The Red Room plates Pan-Asian dim sum in an underground speakeasy.
The neighborhood
Shaded avenues lead from the hotel gates straight into the Company’s Garden, with the lively cafes of Kloof Street a short walk away.
“The Mount Nelson holds many trump cards, not least its historic location, unique garden setting, and old-school vibe.”
The app
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