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by The Private Traveller

Luxury Hotel Reviews to Elevate Your Travel Experience

Explore the globe with me as I share detailed hotel reviews from my travels worldwide. Get inspired for your next adventure with firsthand experiences and recommendations that aim to enrich your travel journey.


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Discover why each hotel was carefully selected, uncover exclusive booking benefits through The Private Traveller & Classic Travel, and delve into detailed coverage including accommodation, facilities, service, and more. From location highlights to restaurant and bar insights, spa and fitness facilities, and nearby attractions, our reviews leave no stone unturned. With thorough summaries of highlights and improvement areas, along with personal recommendations on whether to stay again, our reviews are your ultimate guide to luxury travel experiences.

 
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The Nellie: Belmond’s Luxury Hillside Hotel in Cape Town

Described as the beating heart of cultural Cape Town, the Belmond Mount Nelson is a fantastic hotel with amazing history (originally opened in 1899), in such a good location. I’d visited before a couple of times as it is such an iconic Cape Town institution (read on about the afternoon teas at ‘The Nellie’) but had never stayed. Having identified a few years ago that I would stay on the next trip, we’d booked a few days at the start of a long South Africa trip, and one of two stops in Cape Town (the second hotel would be The Royal Portfolio’s The Silo). 

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