Undoubtedly, one of the Orient Express portfolio's finest hotels and a member of The Leading Hotels of the World, the Mount Nelson eloquently titled 'The First Lady of Cape Town' is dripping in awards and quite deservedly basks in its premier position amongst nine acres of stunning Cape Town parkland.

After first opening in 1899 the Mount Nelson Hotel has provided guests with excellent service amidst an air of quiet sophistication and colonial elegance. The hotel occupies a breathtaking position on the lower slopes of Table Mountain and is a short walk from the historic city centre, V&A Waterfront and vibrant Kloof Street.

Accommodation is provided within four individual wings, each with its own unique character, private gardens and facilities. Plenty of choice is available with Superior, Luxury and Disabled Rooms and the Junior, Executive, Deluxe, Luxury and Penthouse suite types.

Fine dining has long been a tradition at the Mount Nelson Hotel. The Cape Colony restaurant provides the setting for a more formal and elegant dining experience, with impeccable service, live music, award winning wine list and contemporary menu featuring a fusion of South African and Asian food. Enjoy al fresco Mediterranean lunches in the Oasis restaurant and the daily afternoon tea served in the lounge is a long held tradition, which is not to be missed. The stylish Planet bar is the perfect place to sip champagne and cocktails under the beautiful Southern Hemisphere night sky.

Leisure facilities include two heated swimming pools, all weather tennis courts, golf practice net, high tech gymnasium and body care centre.