Lusaka Hotels

The Taj Pamodzi is warm, welcoming and comfortable. It does not have an institutional feel like some other high end hotels. The staff are exceptional in terms of the level and quality of service. The food is tastey with lots of choice.

I was delighted to have the opportunity to stay for almost 3 weeks at Radisson Blu. I believe that over the years I have stayed in most hotels in Lusaka, and a lot of others in Zambia, so I feel pretty qualified to say that Radisson Blu has created a new level of hotel experience in Lusaka/Zambia. The rooms were very spacious and beds comfortable - pillows much too soft! (the strange shape of bath was a bit of a hurdle!). The restaurant is fabulous, and exceptionally for a hotel a place where non-residents are likely to flock to to eat. Steaks compete favourably with Marlin at Lusaka club - and that says a lot! Bar menu for some reason has some same food items but cheaper than restaurant menu. Great pool and pool area. Wifi - fabulous. It works! The staff were ever so friendly, and what's more very helpful when it came to the crunch. One slight downside is that, although directly facing the lively Arcades shopping area, it is not easily accessible, and one is obliged to cross the busy (dangerous) Great East Road, and furthermore negotiate two very lively public minibus stops (one on each side of road). For that reason it has a feeling of being cut off from 'Lusaka'. Great deals available on Expedia - but not at hotel, but caution as Expedia bookings do not qualify for Carlsson hotel points. But you can get discounts on bar and food items using Carlsson card. I've already recommended to many others.

While staying at the Protea I was admitted to hospital with malaria which I had contacted in Congo. I was travelling alone from Australia on business. The hotel staff provided an excellent service while I was in hospital bringing me my essential supplies from the hotel. They also picked me up from hospital on my release and checked on me in the room on the day I returned. The staff certainly went beyond their basic job description in order to provide a brilliant service.

very positive, all very helpful, and food was good.

What an oasis after the dust of the Copperbelt. Lovely spaces, great gym, dosa table at breakfast. Friendly and efficient.