Mount Nelson, A Belmond Hotel
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About Mount Nelson, A Belmond Hotel
Surrounded by 3.5 hectares of gardens, this hotel lies at the foot of Table Mountain, just 3 km from the lively city centre. Here guests will find various shopping and entertainment opportunities, cultural facilities and famous sightseeing attractions, such as the fort or the jail island, Robben Island. The main train station lies roughly 3 km away. In addition, the seaside of the Cape of Good Hope is only a 15-minute drive from the hotel.
The hotel was built in 1899. Guests have a choice of 57 suites, 16 single rooms and 144 double rooms located in two 4-storey buildings with lifts. Guests are warmly welcomed by multilingual staff (English, German, French) at the 24-hour reception desk in the lobby. Check-in/check-out service is available round the clock. Amenities available at the hotel include a cloakroom, baggage storage service, safe and currency exchange service. Wireless internet access allows guests to stay connected while on holiday. The tour desk offers assistance with booking excursions. The hotel has a range of facilities for guests with disabilities. Wheelchair-accessible facilities are available. A fireplace creates a cosy atmosphere. There are a number of shops, including a souvenir shop. The grounds of the hotel feature a playground and a lovely garden. Additional amenities include a playroom and a library. Guests arriving by car can park their vehicles in the garage or in the car park. Further services and facilities include a 24-hour security service, a babysitting service, a childcare service, a car hire service, medical assistance, a transfer service, room service, an alarm call service, a laundry service, a hairdresser, a coin-operated laundry and a hotel shuttle bus. Complimentary newspapers are available. A business centre with fax machine and projector is available.
Air conditioning and individually adjustable heating ensure that rooms maintain comfortable temperatures. A balcony is among the standard amenities of some rooms. All rooms are carpeted and include a double bed or a king-size bed. Extra beds can be requested. A safe, a minibar and a desk are also available. Additional features include a refrigerator, a mini fridge and a tea/coffee station. An ironing set is provided for guests' convenience. A direct dial telephone, a television with satellite/cable channels, a radio, a CD player, a DVD player, an alarm clock and WiFi (no extra charge) are provided as well. A turndown service provides guests with additional comfort in the evening hours. Slippers are included. Bathrooms are equipped with a shower and a bathtub. A hairdryer, bathrobes and a telephone are available for daily use. As a special feature, bathrooms are also stocked with cosmetic products and a selection of towels. Guests can also book wheelchair-friendly rooms with wheelchair-accessible bathrooms. The hotel has family rooms, non-smoking rooms and smoking rooms.
Guests can strike that perfect balance between exercise and relaxation in one of the 2 freshwater pools, which are outdoors and in part heated. There is a special swimming area for little ones as well. A short break or an entire afternoon on the sun terrace, which features sun loungers and parasols, is time well spent. There is a poolside snack bar as well. The wide range of activities offered at the hotel ensures that there is something new to do every day, including cycling/mountain biking, tennis, golf, fishing and horse riding. With canoeing, snorkelling and diving available, the hotel also caters to water sports enthusiasts. Guests can enjoy a wide range of indoor sports, including a gym, billiards, yoga and aerobics. Various wellness options are available at the hotel, including a spa, a sauna, a steam bath, a beauty salon and massage treatments. Additional leisure activities include a kids' club, a dance club and a nightclub.
Dining facilities include a café and a bar. Guests can enjoy the culinary delights of the non-smoking, air-conditioned restaurant, which provides high chairs for children. At breakfast and lunch, guests serve themselves at the generous buffet. Various dishes can be ordered à la carte for lunch and dinner. Diet meals, gluten-free meals, vegetarian dishes and children's meals can be prepared on request. In addition, special catering options, picnics and snacks are available.
All major credit cards, including American Express, VISA, Diners Club and MasterCard, are accepted for payment.
Amenities at Mount Nelson, A Belmond Hotel
Facilities
24-hour check-in
24-hour reception
Air conditioning
Bar(s)
Café
Car Park
Cloakroom
Conference Room
Currency Exchange
Disability-friendly
Games room
Garage
Hairdresser
Hotel Safe
Kids Club
Laundry Facilities
Laundry Service
Lifts
Medical Assistance
Nightclub
Playground
Restaurant(s)
Restaurant(s) with high-chairs
Restaurant(s) with non-smoking area
Room Service
Shops
Wifi
Hygiene
Contactless check-in/-out
Contactless payment
Hand sanitiser
No high-touch furnishings
No high-touch furnishings in public areas
Protective hygiene screens
Protective masks for guests
Social distancing regulations
Use of commercially available disinfectants
Meals
à la carte Dinner
à la carte Lunch
Breakfast Buffet
Lunch Buffet
Special Diet
Special Offers
Sport/Entertainment
Aerobics
Billiards/Snooker
Canoe
Children's Entertainment
Children's Pool
Cycling/Mountain Biking
Diving
Golf
Gym
Heated Pool(s)
Horse Riding
Massage
Number of Pools
Outdoor Pool(s)
Parasols
Sauna
Steam bath
Sun loungers
Sun terrace
Swimming Pool
Tennis
Location
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