Swain-selected stayCape Town, Southern AfricaMount Nelson, A Belmond HotelA distinctive base for a journey designed around you.Selected by our Destination ExpertsExploreThe storyGalleryExperiencesPlan your stayThe stayWhat to know about this stay.Mount Nelson, A Belmond Hotel has stood at the foot of Table Mountain since March 1899, within walking distance of central Cape Town, now part of the Belmond portfolio. Its 198 rooms sit across nine acres of garden, with a children's center, two pools and a tennis court rounding out the grounds.The hotel's pink facade is one of Cape Town's most recognizable landmarks, nearly as much a fixture of the city as Table Mountain itself. Afternoon tea and the hotel's Jazz Brunch are its best-known rituals, alongside a Chef's Table experience for a more intimate dinner, and the Librisa Spa gives the property a resort feel unusual for a hotel this central. A closer lookMount Nelson, A Belmond Hotel, in detail.View all 12 photosBeyond the stayExperiences nearbyAfternoon tea and the hotel's Jazz Brunch are the rituals people plan a Cape Town stay around, alongside a Chef's Table experience for a more intimate evening. The hotel's pink facade has stood at the foot of Table Mountain since March 1899, nearly as recognizable a Cape Town landmark as the mountain itself, now nine acres of garden run under the Belmond flag. Plan with SwainAdd Mount Nelson, A Belmond Hotel to your journey.Tell us where you want to go and how you like to travel. We will recommend the right route, length of stay, and experiences.Start planning →