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The in-room enhancements include wifi,
flat screen TVs, and new air conditioning
units. The rooms have also received a
soft refurbishment to align them with the hotel’s
definitive Moroccan theme. The custom-designed
headboards, cornices, vanity facias, and desks are
made from a dark timber, and feature Moroccan
mashrabiya patterns, exuding the warmth and
elegance of the newly-refurbished public areas,
including the new lounge.
The Moroccan-styled lounge, the first public
lounge at the hotel, flanks the hotel restaurant and
offers guests an inviting, comfortable space to relax,
unwind and people-watch.
The enhanced Moroccan feel throughout the
hotel has provided license for the use of a bold mix
of colours, rich textures, and fascinating patterns to
give life to all of the public areas.
Even the guestroom hallways have been decked
with Moroccan styled lighting and artifacts, and
the ceilings have been lowered to create a warmer,
more welcoming space for guests as they meander
to their rooms.
The revamped pool and bar area, the hotel’s hub
of activity, now boasts a pizza oven.
ZAMBEZI SUN UPGRADE
The multi-million rand refurbishment of the iconic Zambezi Sun Hotel on
the banks of the Zambezi in Zambia is gaining traction, with the upgrade of
the first block, comprising 54 rooms, the pool, and bar area now complete.
“We wanted to create a vibrant communal space
where friends and families can relax at the pool-
side and enjoy delicious cocktails and light meals.
The area is now a lively and interactive space where
children are invited to help make their own pizzas,”
says Caron van Rooyen, the hotel manager at the
Zambezi Sun Hotel.
Zambezi Sun’s conference facilities have also had
an upgrade, including new carpeting, drapery, lamp-
shades and wall finishes. Considerable investment
has also been made in new technologies enabling
guests to work more efficiently.
The extensive refurbishment of the property
kicked off in June 2014, with the entire project
scheduled for completion by August 2015.
Once complete, the Zambezi Sun Hotel will
exude an enhanced warmth and air of luxury,
while remaining true to its roots as one of the most
dynamic and friendly leisure destination in Zambia.
“We are thrilled with the progress, in particular,
the completion of the new pool area in time for the
festive season. We look forward to a bumper holiday
period, with this area buzzing with the sound of
children playing, swimming and designing their
own pizzas,” concludes Van Rooyen.
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