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Mount Nelson, A Belmond Hotel, Cape Town vs Derwent House Boutique Hotel
Both Belmond Mount Nelson Hotel and Derwent House Boutique Hotel are praised by professionals. On balance, Belmond Mount Nelson Hotel is preferred by most reviewers compared to Derwent House Boutique Hotel. Belmond Mount Nelson Hotel has a TripExpert Score of 96 with accolades from 16 reviewers like Lonely Planet, Concierge and DK Eyewitness.
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."
Derwent House Boutique Hotel
Frommer's
DK Eyewitness
Oyster
Fodor's
14 Derwent Road, Tamboerskloof, Cape Town Central 8001, South Africa
From $164 /night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Frommer's
"For the sheer vivacious energy of its hosts, Jo and Carol, this slick boutique hotel deserves the numerous accolades it has received from online travel forum."
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DK Eyewitness
"This owner-managed hotel is conveniently located in trendy Tamboerskloof, within walking distance of a wide selection of fashionable restaurants and shops."
Oyster
Upscale
"A small, intimate property that in some ways feels more like a luxuryhome than a hotel... a free breakfast is served every morning."
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Fodor's
"This beautiful old house in a fantastic and very central Tamboerskloof location makes for a stylish and convenient base while exploring Cape Town."
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