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Mount Nelson, A Belmond Hotel, Cape Town vs Ashanti Lodge Gardens Backpackers
Belmond Mount Nelson Hotel and Ashanti Lodge Gardens are both praised by expert reviewers. On balance, Belmond Mount Nelson Hotel is preferred by most professionals compared to Ashanti Lodge Gardens. Belmond Mount Nelson Hotel has a TripExpert Score of 96 with praise from 16 reviews including Condé Nast Traveler, DK Eyewitness and Travel + Leisure.
Mount Nelson, A Belmond Hotel, Cape Town
Frommer's
Insight Guides
Concierge
Lonely Planet
DK Eyewitness
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76 Orange Street, Gardens, Cape Town Central 8001, South Africa
From $496 /night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Shuttle Bus
Frommer's
"Having opened its doors in 1899 to accommodate the passengers of the Union and Castle lines, this is the undisputed grande dame of colonial hotels."
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Insight Guides
"Traditionally one of the “Big Five” luxury hotels in Cape Town and still the grande dame of Cape Town’s historic hotels."
Concierge
"The colonial traditions of the century-old Mount Nelson Hotel will please anyone yearning for a quieter pace of life."
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Be sure to specify the size of the bed you want: Sometimes they push two singles together.
Lonely Planet
"The sugar-pink painted ‘Nellie’ recalls Cape Town’s colonial era with its chintz decor and doormen in pith helmets."
DK Eyewitness
"A colonial masterpiece and Cape Town’s most famous hotel, the “Pink Lady” is at the foot of Table Mountain."
Ashanti Lodge Gardens Backpackers
Rough Guide
Time Out
Lonely Planet
11 Hof Street, Cape Town Central 8001, South Africa
From $18 /night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
- Restaurant
- Pool
Rough Guide
"This massive, two-storey Victorian mansion has marbling and ethnic decor, soaring ceilings, a nicely kept front garden, and a swimming pool with sun terrace."
Time Out
"Ashanti Lodge is renowned 'party central' for twentysomething visitors to the city. The great rates, extensive facilities...and always-buzzing atmosphere ensure its popularity."
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Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"This is one of Cape Town’s slickest operations, with much of the action focused on its lively bar and deck which overlooks Table Mountain."
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