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Protea Hotel Lusaka

3.0 of 5
Arcades Shopping and Entertainment Complex | PO Box 51018, Lusaka, Zambia
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Protea Hotel Lusaka
Ranked #2 of 18 hotels in Lusaka
4.0 of 5 stars 39 Reviews
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Amsterdam, The Netherlands
Senior Contributor
22 reviews 22 reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2012

These hotels are well run and very disciplined. It was a pleasure to see Clara the GM working on reception and having a joke with her staff, what great respect shown and gained. My only 2 negative points were, the internet connection was a major problem from my room thus more a server problem I think and lastly the hotel... More

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New Delhi, India
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21 reviews 21 reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 April 2012

Not a bad hotel for where you are. This was was my second visit to Lusaka and last time i stayed was in Taj around 4 years ago. This hotels definitely has better rooms and location but Taj as a hotel is bigger and more buzzing. Good : Descent rooms Good toiletries Breakfast is good Location - next to shopping... More

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Johannesburg, South Africa
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14 reviews 14 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 April 2012

I travelled to Lusaka with my partner for business in March for 3 nights. The hotel is in a great location, has clean rooms and mordern, agreeable decor. The quality of the mattresses is terrible!!! For a while I thought we had one of those old school beds suspended on chains until I lifted to check. The hotel staff, though... More

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WashingtonDC
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50 reviews 50 reviews
Reviews in 23 cities Reviews in 23 cities
65 helpful votes 65 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 March 2012

I would easily give the Protea Hotel 4.4 stars. I stayed here for a few weeks while on business, and I was satisfied with the service and the state of the rooms. The rooms are modern, and the bathrooms are rather large. All the rooms are the exact same (I was told), so there are no upgrades. The TV was... More

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toronto
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16 reviews 16 reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 March 2012

Located about 20 minutes from the Airport, makes this an ideal lay - over hotel if you have to go through Lusaka. It's an oasis compared to Cairo Road hotels and certainly a lot cheaper than the 5 star hotels. It's clean and comfortable and the staff are courteous and a good breakfast is served in the restaurant. They offer... More

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ProteaHotelsZambia, Public Relations Manager at Protea Hotel Lusaka, responded to this review
23 March 2012

Dear Sir/ Madam Thank you for your words of appreciation that you posted on trip advisor about your recent stay at Protea Hotel Lusaka. We are delighted to receive your compliments and please be assured that i will congratulate our TEAM for doing a good job. Thank you for choosing Protea Hotel Lusaka and we look forward to welcoming you... More

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4 reviews 4 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 February 2012

only 20 minutes from the airport and not in downtown . perfect choice for transit travellers as well. good wifi and the posssiblity to exchange for an other protea hotel in Zambia. very efficient staff. thnks to all More

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Tripoli
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3 reviews 3 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 January 2012
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At $200 for a double, this is an excellent business hotel - located next to restaurants and shops. Friendly staff, clean rooms - all that is expected from a Protea! Free internet and 1L of drinking water daily. More

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London
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14 reviews 14 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 December 2011
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I normally stay here when overnighting in Lusaka. It is not the most exciting hotel, but is a typical Protea; relatively cheap, friendly staff, clean and very convenient. It is the best hotel for choice of food and shopping as is in the Arcades shopping mall and 10 mins walk from Manda Hill. It can be very noisy at the... More

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Yardley, Pennsylvania
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22 reviews 22 reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 December 2011

Stayed here for 3 nights for a conference at the Mulungushi Conference Center. It's a 5-10min walk. Staff were very friendly and helpful. The room was clean, the bed comfortable. Elevator stopped working occasionally, but since it's only 4 floors, not a big deal. Breakfast was nice. The Arcades shopping center is connected to the hotel and offers Rhapsody restaurant... More

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Nyon, Switzerland
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17 reviews 17 reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 November 2011

Stayed 2 nights in this excellent hotel last week. The rooms are clean, quiet and large with 2 double beds. The bathroom was well equipped and the shower big and powerful. The food and service was excellent, the lift was always available and its well connected for shopping and the airport. Can't find a single fault.... More

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Arcades Shopping and Entertainment Complex | PO Box 51018, Lusaka, Zambia
Price range (per night):* 208 AUD - 222 AUD

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