Mount Nelson, A Belmond Hotel, Cape Town vs Ellerman House
Both properties are rated highly by writers. On balance, Belmond Mount Nelson Hotel is preferred by most writers compared to Ellerman House. Belmond Mount Nelson Hotel comes in at 96 with positive reviews from 16 reviews like Insight Guides, Travel + Leisure and Concierge.
Mount Nelson, A Belmond Hotel, Cape Town
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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."
Ellerman House
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180 Kloof Road, Cape Town, Bantry Bay 8005, South Africa
From $8,683 /night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"Imagine you’ve been invited to stay with an immensely rich, art-collecting Capetonian friend."
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DK Eyewitness
"A historical landmark on the granite outcrops of Bantry Bay, this classic turn-of-the-century mansion is recognized as one of the top boutique hotels in the world."
Time Out
"Rub shoulders with the international jet set society at this outstanding Relais & Chateaux property that's blessed with gorgeous views and dressed to kill in layers of antiques."
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Condé Nast Traveler
"This adults-only (14 and up) Relais & Chateaux property houses a fabulous private modern art collection in elegantly furnished rooms and airy public spaces."
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Afar Magazine
"With bold artwork inside and magnificent ocean views outside, guests are never quite sure where to direct their gaze when they arrive at Ellerman House."
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