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Victoria Falls Hotel
Victoria Falls Hotel
Africa / Zimbabwe / Matabeleland North / Victoria Falls
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Type: Hotel
Chain: The Leading Hotels of the World
Address: P.O. Box 10
Facilities: Wheelchair AccessibleLaundry & Dry CleaningMedical ServicesShoppingHealth / Beauty CareEntertainment / AnimationSports NearbyCar ParkingBarCafeteria / Snack Bar24 H Room ServiceRestaurantsSwimming PoolTennis CourtBusiness Centre / Services

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For almost 100 years, visiting members of Royal families, international and local statesmen, and celebrities worldwide, have prefered to stay at The Victoria Falls Hotel, where they are assured of privacy and care. An atmosphere steeped in history, combining the charm of the old with the comfort and convenience of today.


General Information

For almost 100 years, visiting members of Royal families, international and local statesmen, and celebrities worldwide, have prefered to stay at The Victoria Falls Hotel, where they are assured of privacy and care. An atmosphere steeped in history, combining the charm of the old with the comfort and convenience of today. It is one hotel that can truly claim to be unique.

The courtyard entrance to the hotel was completed in 1915 and is magnificently reflected in the lily ponds. Picturesque, with flowering shrubs, bright cottage flowers, palms and stately mango trees, the courtyard has many tranquil and shady places in which to relax. The elegant main hotel entrance and marbled lobby.

Location

Situated in a prime location overlooking Victoria Falls bridge and gorge in acres of gardens. Private path to the Falls. 20 minute drive from the airport.

Food & Beverages

LOUNGES:

The main lounge with its old fashioned traditional elegance and decor, has a warm welcoming style, providing a perfect backdrop for relaxing with friends. The Bulawayo Room offers serenity and seclusion in surroundings of exceptional comfort and luxury, going back to the turn of the century. The hotel has two beautifully appointed curio shops, one specialising in colonial memorabilia.

The palm lounge, bright and cool, is a delightfully quiet and secluded corner in which to relax, read or write. The Hotel's long history, is depicted in all corridors by pictures and posters, revealing the past glories of the Empire. The Hotel Chapel, built in1929, was consecrated by the Bishop of Southern Rhodesia, the Reverend E.F. Paget in 1932. Weddings and weekly Anglican services are conducted in the Chapel.

CAFE:

Traditional high tea is served every afternoon on the Terrace, with spectacular views onto the Victoria Falls bridge, and the Falls themselves. Later, enjoy one of the hotel's famous Livingstone cocktails or a gin and tonic whilst listening to the mighty roar of the Falls.

Enjoy dinner and dancing in the elegant Edwardian Livingstone Room, with a classic a la carte menu. In a fine dining roomsuch as this, everyone dresses for dinner, jacket and tie essential for gentlemen and smart cocktail wear, for ladies.

The Terrace (Stanleys) - 120 pax - Buffet Breakfast, A la carte Lunch, High Tea, A la carte Dinner Livingstone Room - 120 pax - Full English Breakfast, A la carte / Table d'hote Dinner Jungle Junction - A la carte Lunch, - 180 pax - Barbecue Dinner Poolside (served all day) - Light menu's

BARS:

Bar services available in most public areas.

Guest Services

Cool off and enjoy the splendour of our glorious Edwardian swimming pool set among beautiful landscaped gardens, overlooking the famous Victoria Falls bridge with panoramic views. The Stables wing - colonial old world charm and elegance.

CASINO:

Guests can us Elephant Hills Inter-Continental Casino with the following games available: Roulette, Black Jack, Zambezi Poker and Punto Banco (by prior arrangement), Slot machines.

AMENITIES AND SERVICES:

Same day laundry service, safety deposit boxes, open secure parking, car hire and touring desks, chapel, library, shop, doctor on call, hairdresser, packed breakfasts and lunches.

STANDARDS INCLUDE:

Complimentary early morning Tea / Coffee, 24 hour room service, evening turndown service, minibar in suites.

DISABLED FACILITIES:

Four wheelchairs are available and the door knobs are low enough to be reached by guests in wheelchairs. Ramps are available in the old part of the hotel but not the new wing. Most rooms can accommodate wheelchairs but only four rooms can accommodate a wheelchair in the bathroom. Jungle Junction restaurant has special washrooms available. Porters are assigned to assist disabled guests.

SPORTING FACILITIES:

Swimming pool, Two tennis courts - all weather / floodlit. 18-hole championship golf course available at Elephant Hills Inter-Continental.

Accommodation

The suites and rooms are well appointed, cool and comfortable, furnished in traditional Edwardian style, all air - conditioned with every modern amenity, including satellite television...personal safe...bathrobes...umbrellas for personal use during your stay, when visiting the Falls.

Single Beds 36. Twin Beds 109. Double Beds 52.

STANDARDS INCLUDE:

Complimentary early morning Tea / Coffee, 24 hour room service, evening turndown service, mini-bar in suites.

GUEST ROOMS:

All rooms have shower, bath, shaver socket outlet, air-conditioning, hair dryer, room safe, umbrella - for use during guests stay, bathrobes, direct dial telephone: bedside, minibar - in suites, wall to wall carpeting, television: color satellite, CNN etc. radio: local, BBC World Service etc., video: in-house, taped music: CD, plug: 13 amp square, voltage: 110/200.

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