Passage to Cape Town

The Mount Nelson Hotel

Cape Town’s ‘grand dame’ is a 5-star ‘Orient Express’ hotel set in a soothing nine-acre oasis with lush well-tended gardens, yet close to the town centre. Facilities include two heated pools, tennis, gymnasium, body care centre and hair salon. Dining is in the Cape Colony restaurant or Mediterranean-style al fresco ‘Oasis’. The popular afternoon teas are served daily in the lounge and a stylish bar, Planet, provides the perfect setting for cocktails under the African night sky. 201 air-conditioned rooms with private facilities, hairdryer, safe, robes, minibar and satellite TV.

Westcliff Hotel, Johannesburg

This 5-star ‘Orient Express’ hotel offers luxury accommodation and fine dining including La Belle Terrasse restaurant, the Conservatory restaurant and the Polo Lounge. Two pools, gymnasium, tennis and Camelot health spa. 106 airconditioned rooms with luxurious bathrooms, hairdryer, safe, mini-bar and satellite television.