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'''The Lusaka Hotel''' is the oldest hotel in [[Lusaka]], dating back to 1914 when it was started as a family investment by a Canadian coouple, Mr and Mrs Counsell in the early 1900 under the name ''Counsell's Lusaka Hotel''. The hotel is located on [[Cairo Road]]. | '''The Lusaka Hotel''' is the oldest hotel in [[Lusaka]], dating back to 1914 when it was started as a family investment by a Canadian coouple, Mr and Mrs Counsell in the early 1900 under the name ''Counsell's Lusaka Hotel''. The hotel is located on [[Cairo Road]]. | ||
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==The Present== | ==The Present== | ||
[[File:The Lusaka Hotel in 2013.jpg|thumb|left| | [[File:The Lusaka Hotel in 2013.jpg|thumb|left|250px||The Lusaka Hotel in 2013]] | ||
As of 2014, The Lusaka Hotel was owned and managed by Horizon Holdings and were at the helm of the hotel's restoration and repositioning. A renovation project in early 2014 included the construction of a swimming pool to replace the 'grand tree'. The conversion of 40 of the 80 rooms into hotel apartments was closely monitored to ensure the preservation of the character of the historic building. | As of 2014, The Lusaka Hotel was owned and managed by Horizon Holdings and were at the helm of the hotel's restoration and repositioning. A renovation project in early 2014 included the construction of a swimming pool to replace the 'grand tree'. The conversion of 40 of the 80 rooms into hotel apartments was closely monitored to ensure the preservation of the character of the historic building. | ||
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===Celebrating 100 years=== | ===Celebrating 100 years=== | ||
In 2014, the hotel celebrated 100 years of existence and hospitality service. An invitation was extended to all visitors and city dwellers to visit this historic hotel and taste the undiluted hospitality in their IL Bambino restaurant famous for | In 2014, the hotel celebrated 100 years of existence and hospitality service. An invitation was extended to all visitors and city dwellers to visit this historic hotel and taste the undiluted hospitality in their IL Bambino restaurant famous for “The Oxtail” – the hotel's oldest favorite dish. | ||
==External links== | ==External links== | ||
