Mount Nelson, A Belmond Hotel, Cape Town vs The Westin Cape Town
Both properties are recommended by professional reviewers. Overall, Belmond Mount Nelson Hotel is preferred by most writers compared to The Westin Cape Town. Belmond Mount Nelson Hotel comes in at 96 with endorsements from 16 reviewers including Star Service, Afar Magazine and Oyster.
Mount Nelson, A Belmond Hotel, Cape Town
Show All Reviews
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."
Full review
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."
i
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."
The Westin Cape Town
Show All Reviews
Lower Long Street, Convention Square, Cape Town Central 8000, South Africa
From $90 /night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Lonely Planet
"At this sleek, contemporary, business-focused hotel connected to the Cape Town International Convention Centre CTICC, the corporate feel is softened by warmer colours in the rooms."
Full review
Travel + Leisure
"Sleek tower on the V&A Waterfront, with a well-appointed spa."
Full review
DK Eyewitness
"State-of-the-art technology and uncompromising luxury permeate the guest’s experience at this architectural landmark."
Time Out
"Ideally situated a hop and a skip from the Waterfront and adjacent to the always-busy CTICC, this statement hotel has even more to say since its recent image and name overhaul."
Full review
Star Service
"Within walking distance of both the downtown area and the V&A Waterfront, this sleek hotel is a favorite of Americans and business travelers in Cape Town."
Full review