Mount Nelson, A Belmond Hotel, Cape Town
Hotel · City Bowl ·
Iconic pink hotel with lush gardens, famed afternoon tea
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76 Orange St, Gardens, Cape Town, 8001, South Africa Get directions
Iconic pink hotel with lush gardens, famed afternoon tea
76 Orange St, Gardens, Cape Town, 8001, South Africa Get directions
"In Cape Town the Belmond Mount Nelson Hotel represents the city’s colonial‑era grandeur, a classic, opulent choice amid the Mother City’s varied architecture." - CNT Editors
"Easily recognised by the iconic Grecian pillars mounted at the entrance, the hotel immediately shows you that it means business. The walls of pink and white trimmed windows add to the elegance of the building, as well as an element of newness to the historical premises. But enough about the architecture, the very best thing to experience at this lush location is their tough to beat high tea. They have morning tea, afternoon tea and you guessed it… evening tea! All that’s missing is a good midnight tea for the jet-lagged or nocturnal. Each tea time comes with its own selection of cakes, tarts, cheeses and other hors d’oeuvres, all paired with a good selection of tea for the time of day." - Yellow Door Collective
"Ranked among the top five Cape Town city hotels by readers who emphasize location, scenery, and strong service, this well-regarded property benefits from the city’s overall appeal as a luxury destination and arrival point for safaris." - Heather Richardson Heather Richardson Heather Richardson is a journalist based in Cape Town, South Africa. She writes about travel, conservation, and environmental science for publications such as National Geographic, Nature, BBC Future, and The Guardian. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines
"A storied luxury hotel celebrated for formal Sunday afternoon tea, an intimate dining room (The Red Room), a famed jazz brunch at Oasis, and a collection of seven diverse restaurants offering everything from farm-to-table fare to pan-Asian shareable plates; booking the Chef’s Table provides a particularly memorable culinary experience." - Katie Jackson Katie Jackson Katie Jackson is a New York City-based writer who covers travel, food, and more. Her work has appeared in USA Today, The Sunday Times, Esquire, Outside, New York Post, and Travel + Leisure, among others. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines
"A grand, powdery-pink Victorian building behind a gate of white classical pillars and down an avenue lined with palm trees, described as a 'grand Victorian wedding cake' with pewter-colored shutters and wrought-iron balconies opening onto green lawns. Guests take breakfast overlooking the pool or the beloved high tea; in the evening, aperitifs arrive with various types of biltong while the mountain behind the hotel cottages fades into a dusty mauve." - Chris Wallace Chris Wallace Chris Wallace is a New York-based writer and photographer. He recently published his first book, "Twentieth-Century Man," about the late artist Peter Beard. His work has been featured in The New York Times, The Financial Times, and other publications. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines