Nestling at the foot of Table Mountain and set in nine acres of lush gardens, the Mount Nelson Hotel provides their guests with luxury, history and unparalleled tradition.

Gracious and elegant, this hotel has an old-fashioned grandeur with a colonial feel and views of Table Mountain.

Since its 1899 opening, the Nelson has played host to John Lennon, Winston Churchill and Al Gore among others. The Mount Nelson’s combination of elegance, grace, grandeur and exceptional location, ensures the guests a truly memorable experience.

All rooms and suites are equipped with individually controlled air-conditioning units, a mini bar, luxurious 100% cotton linen and non-allergenic foam pillows, luxury bathroom containing amenities and bathrobes, opening windows, writing desks, mood lighting, satellite TV and much more.

The hotel has two restaurants, Cape Colony and Oasis, a bar and a lounge in which Afternoon Tea is served.

The spa's Vichy shower and jet-lag steam-bath treatments use Elemis geranium oil.

Rate: From ZAR 3,595pn + tax