Hotels with History

Mount Nelson, Cape Town

June 15, 2026·27 min
Episode Description from the Publisher

Today, we're at the foot of Table Mountain in Cape Town, on palm-lined avenues leading to a sugared-almond façade known simply as The Nellie. This episode investigates how a former Company’s Garden estate became the Mount Nelson; from Dutch refreshment station and imperial shipping stop to Boer War headquarters, royal residence and sanctuary for statesmen, spiritualists and rock stars. Check into The Mount Nelson here. Hotels with History is brought to you by ⁠Perowne International⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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