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Mount Nelson, A Belmond Hotel, Cape Town vs Grand Daddy Hotel

Belmond Mount Nelson Hotel and Grand Daddy Hotel are both rated highly by reviewers writing for major publications. Overall, Belmond Mount Nelson Hotel ranks significantly better than Grand Daddy Hotel. Belmond Mount Nelson Hotel has a TripExpert Score of 96 with recommendations from 16 reviews including Insight Guides, Jetsetter and Rough Guide.

Mount Nelson, A Belmond Hotel, Cape Town
Mount Nelson, A Belmond Hotel, Cape Town
9 / 10
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
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Frommer's 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." Full review
Insight Guides 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 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 Lonely Planet
"The sugar-pink painted ‘Nellie’ recalls Cape Town’s colonial era with its chintz decor and doormen in pith helmets."
DK Eyewitness DK Eyewitness
"A colonial masterpiece and Cape Town’s most famous hotel, the “Pink Lady” is at the foot of Table Mountain."
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Grand Daddy Hotel
Grand Daddy Hotel
8 / 10
38 Long Street, Cape Town Central 8000, South Africa
From $46 /night
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Laundry Service
  • Concierge
  • Laundy Room
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Frommer's Frommer's
"A relatively high level of luxury and a strong buzz make this one of the liveliest hotels in town." Full review
Fodor's Fodor's
"This is a stylish inner-city, glamorous spot that's also good value for travelers."
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Ask for a corner room, which has three large windows.
Rough Guide Rough Guide
"Seven retrocool American Airstream trailers, decorated by local artists, sit on the roof of the Grand Daddy Hotel, linked by wooden walkways greened by indigenous plants."
Time Out Time Out
"Following in the footsteps of its quirky predecessors Daddy Long Legs Boutique Hotel and Daddy Long Legs Self Catering Apartments, this plush hotel offers top-notch accommodation with a twist." Full review
Star Service Star Service
"Occupying a charming low-rise historic building on a bustling corner of Long Street, this quaint lodging is packed with plenty of spunk." Full review
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The hotel's main showpiece is the seven, silver Airstream trailers perched on the roof where guests can choose to stay.
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