A Room with a View
Mount Nelson Hotel is spread out over four accommodation wings, each with its own distinctive style and character. No two rooms are the same, but one thing all rooms have in common is a sense of understated elegance, privacy and serene seclusion, set against the backdrop of Table Mountain, and the hotel’s gardens. Each of the hotel’s 144 rooms and 57 suites (201 bedrooms in total) has been individually decorated in the hotel’s signature style. Sumptuous fabrics, bespoke furniture and collector’s artworks create a welcoming space that’s a sophisticated home away from home, with enough creature comforts to make it appealing to all types of travelers.
The World on a Plate
Mount Nelson Hotel is synonymous with fine dining and some of the best cuisine in Cape Town. Executive Chef Ian Mancais’s global cuisine is inspired by the city’s culinary heritage with influences ranging from Africa to Malaysia. From world famous Afternoon Tea served daily from the Windsor Table in the hotel lounge, to laid back alfresco lunches at Oasis Restaurant, to Cape Colony restaurant’s sophisticated traditional or contemporary fusion palate pleasers, and Planet Champagne Bar’s chic cocktails and canapés – there’s something for everyone, to suit every occasion.
The Main Event
The hotel’s lush garden setting has made it famous for being the most sought after venue for weddings and events, and its six banqueting venues play host to many memorable occasions. From the grand Ballroom with its decadent cream, gold and ruby red interior, to the Orchid Room and Green Park’s fresh botanical themed backdrops, to the Garden Room and the Lord Nelson Room’s formal wood paneled settings, and the Grill Room’s retro equestrian theme. An on site Kosher kitchen is available for Jewish events, and the hotel’s team of chefs will always try to accommodate other special dietary requirements.
Purity, Therapy, Luxury
Mount Nelson Hotel’s sparkling new Librisa Spa is set to become one of Cape Town’s leading day spas. Treatments are world class and have been developed uniquely for the spa. The focus here is on the therapeutic healing power of touch, and treatments incorporating products derived from natural botanical extracts. The spas three signature product ranges are the locally produced Africology and Victorian Garden, and French brand Algologie. Housed in three original Victorian heritage buildings, décor is an eclectic combination of timeless elegance and contemporary style. Spa facilities include: innovative changing areas containing saunas and steam baths, sensation showers; small plunge pools and heated marble slabs; eight oversize treatment rooms including specially designed couples treatment rooms; specialised manicure and pedicure rooms; and a tranquil conservatory for pre and post treatment relaxation.
Going Green
Mount Nelson Hotel’s nine acres of garden is lovingly maintained by resident horticulturalist Paul Rice. In summer the garden is a riot of pinks, yellows, whites and violets as roses and other vibrant blooms blossom, perfectly timed to coincide with the hotel’s high season. Come winter, the display is no less impressive, with the garden transforming into a succulent wonderland of leafy greens. Throughout the year, the hotel’s garden is the perfect urban oasis to retreat to. Also of interest is the hotel’s worm farm project – an eco initiative using vermiculture to process organic food scraps into fertiliser to feed the hotel gardens.
Family Fun
Mount Nelson Hotel’s ample gardens provide the ideal environment for children to run free, while parents unwind with complete peace of mind. The Guest Services team is always on hand to recommend the city’s best family restaurants, suggest destinations for educational excursions, and arrange babysitting services.
Children’s Facilities include:
• Welcome amenities for the littlest guests.
• Children’s welcome letters crammed with fun ideas for things to do in Cape Town.
• Child-friendly bathrobes and slippers.
• Complimentary hot milk for babies.
• Children’s restaurant and in-room dining menus.
• Complimentary milk and cookies at bedtime.
• An exciting annual Festive Season Holiday Programme which includes cricket matches, face painting, story-telling,
swimming, games and treasure hunts.
• A selection of trendy children’s gear is available from the Signature Boutique.
• A lifeguard is on duty at the swimming pool during high season.
• Special treatments for teens and children are available at Librisa Spa.
• Plans are afoot to introduce a children’s play room complete with XBOX 360 and other games.
Special Touches, Features and Facilities
• A fully equipped Business Centre (this will be a complimentary service to all guests from 1 May).
• Two heated swimming pools: The Oasis Pool (Cape Town’s largest hotel pool), and the Garden Cottage Pool (for adults
only).
• Two floodlit tennis courts.
• A state of the art fitness centre.
• Secure complimentary parking.
• An on-site hairdresser (Linda of London).
• Two gift shops: Kottler’s (for sophisticated African souvenirs) and Signature boutique (for locally produced clothing,
jewellery and accessories).
• Complimentary shuttle service to destinations within a ten kilometres of the hotel.
• In-room high speed internet access and wireless ‘hotspots’ are available throughout the public areas and banqueting
rooms.
• Tea and coffee making facilities are available in selected rooms.
• Private in-room dining and a wide selection of DVDs is available for quiet nights in.
• Extra thick terry cloth towelling gowns and fluffy slippers are provided in all rooms and personalised amenities can be
arranged.
Giving Back
Mount Nelson Hotel recognises the pivotal role the hotel plays in our community and is dedicated to working towards the conservation of South Africa’s natural resources. The hotel aims to share and redistribute its
resources, to invest in staff training, and to support local industries, manufacturers and craftspeople. It also
contributes to the development and continuous improvement of South Africa through various corporate, social and environmental responsibility programmes.
Proud Moments
• Daily Telegraph UK Travel Awards 2007: voted 'Best Hotel in Africa'
• Travel + Leisure ‘World's Best Awards’ 2007: featured in the Top 100 Greatest Hotels
• Travel + Leisure ‘World's Best Awards’ 2007: featured in the Top 25 Africa and Middle East Hotels List
• World Travel Awards 2007: 'Leading Hotel in Africa' and 'Leading Hotel in South Africa'
• AA Travel Awards 2006: Gold Achiever award for highest accommodation, facilities and service standards in South
Africa
• Diners Club Wine list Award of Excellence 2006: Wine List of the Year for the Cape Colony Restaurant
• World Travel Awards 2006: Mount Nelson Hotel voted 'Best Hotel in Africa' and 'Best Hotel in South Africa'
