LOCATION: The Meikles Hotel is conveniently situated in the central business and shopping districts of Harare, overlooking Africa Unity Square and the colourful flower market. Since 1915, this famous hotel has been renowned for providing a very special brand of service and attention to detail. Consistently voted as one of the best hotels in Africa and Zimbabwe's premier hotel.
When you step into the elegant foyer at Meikles, you'll know you've made the right choice. The smartly-turned out, professional and warmly welcoming staff, the smiles and efficiency, the meticulous attention to detail, the furnishings and ambience, the grand piano being quietly played to guests relaxing over coffee and cakes, tells you why Meikles continues to win the coveted title of Best City Hotel in Zimbabwe.
This luxurious hotel, was invited to join The Leading Hotels of the World in 1995, overlooks the lush lawns, bright flower beds and avenues of trees of Africa Unity Square, in the heart of the vibrant city of Harare. Since it's inception in 1915, Meikles has been the first choice of international businessmen, dignitaries, diplomats, upmarket tourists and even royalty who expect the highest standards in accommodation, cuisine, security and 21st Century communications facilities.
Meikles' quality of service is endorsed not just by membership of The Leading Hotels of the World but also by being the first hotel in Africa to achieve ISO 9002 certification; by winning in February 2002 the coveted title of Best City Hotel in Zimbabwe for the tenth year in succession, and by winning a number of international awards including Best Hotel in Africa. Meikles is a landmark in central Harare, its two wings offering guests panoramic views across the city. Within those two wings is an exceptional choice in accommodation, from comfortable, well-appointed rooms to two-bedroomed luxury suites.
As befits our status as an international hotel, security is a priority, with the hotels and its guests protected around the clock by electronic surveillance systems in all public areas, in room corridors, at exits and entrances, and by uniformed and plain clothes security personnel constantly on duty, in and around the hotel.
ACCOMMODATION: Meikles has two luxurious multistorey wings, offset to give the north-facing rooms of both wings breathtaking panoramic views of Africa Unity Square, the green, well-treed heart of the modern, bustling city of Harare. Interconnecting rooms are available in the South Wing with interleading doors to create family suites. We also have four floors of non-smoking rooms and rooms for guests with special physical needs.
Deluxe and Deluxe Park View - South Wing
Rooms are decorated in African Mahogany wood with an 'Out of Africa' look to the room. Facilities include twin or double bed, air conditioning, work areas with telephone, computer/fax modem point, TV with all the international channels, mini bar, in-room safe, bathroom with shower over the bath, hairdryer and telephone. Trouser press in all Park View Rooms.
Deluxe and Deluxe Park View - North Wing
Rooms are decorated in Canadian Maple wood and pastel colours. Facilities include twin or double bed, wardrobe, adjustable air conditioning, work area, mini bar, in-room safe, fax/computer modem point, TV with all the international channels, bathroom with separate shower and bath, hairdryer and telephone. Trouser press in all Park View Rooms.
Club and Club Park View
Specifically designed for the very important business person, on the 10th, 11th and 12th floors of the North Wing. All facilities of a Deluxe Room and in addition: personalised check-in and check-out, butler service, VIP Club guest supplies in your bedroom and bathroom, (chocolates, fruit, flowers, bathrobe), trouser press, continental or full English breakfast in the private Club Lounge on the 11th floor, late check-out (on availability), complimentary valet and shoeshine service, complimentary local telephone calls, complimentary drinks voucher and snacks in the Club Lounge in the evening, international newspapers, magazines, books and fax machine in the Club Lounge.
Park Suite - South Wing
Located in the newly refurbished south wing of the hotel overlooking Africa Unity Square Gardens with a lounge, bedroom, dressing area and bathroom. This suite is decorated in darker woods and colours and has a more classical, 'Out of Africa' feel. These suites have mini bars, in-room safe, fax/computer modem point, trouser press, air conditioning, TV in lounge and bedroom, flowers, chocolates, fruit, bathrobe in bathroom, welcome gift from the Chef Executive, complimentary valet and shoeshine service.
Park Suite - North Wing
Located in the North Wing of the hotel, overlooking Africa Unity Square Gardens. These suites are tastefully decorated in pastel colours. Facilities and services are the same as the south wing suites except these suites all have a balcony.
Honeymoon Suite
All the same facilities as the Park Suite except no lounge. Four poster double bed. Champagne.
Imperial Suite
Located on the club floors in the North Wind, overlooking Africa Unity Square. Decorated in tasteful pastel colours, these suites comprise of 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 3 balconies, lounge, dining room and 2 separate entrance ways. Other facilities and services are the same as the Park Suites. |
HOTEL FACILITIES & SERVICES: Meikles, consistently voted Zimbabwe's best city hotel, also consistently exceeds the expectations of guests. Meikles has 317 beautifully appointed deluxe rooms including luxurious balconied suites, various restaurants offering a wide choice in cuisine; a terraced coffee bar, an elegant tea lounge, an "Out of Africa" bar that is one of Harare's most popular venues for a drink and a chat, 15 banqueting and conference venues, and numerous facilities including a solar heated rooftop pool with bar and snack service, a gymnasium, a sauna, a hair salon, massage and beauty parlour, upmarket gift shops, travel and touring services, airport transfers, a 24-hour business centre and a high level of security in and around the hotel. |
»» Airport Transfers
»» Babysitting
»» Zambesi Curio Shop
»» 24hour Business Centre
»» Secure Parking
»» Car Rental Service (Avis and Hertz)
»» Concierge Services - Full
»» Dentist (on call)
»» Doctor (on call)
»» Golf Club Membership |
»» Patrick Mavros
»» Gymnasium
»» Hairdresser
»» Bijou Massage and Beauty Salon
»» Medical Air Rescue Service
»» Laundry and Dry Cleaning
»» Safety Deposit Boxes
»» Saunas
»» Swimming Pool - solar heated (South Wing rooftop)
»» Shopping Mall |
DININGS & BARS: Meikles has two fine restaurants, two upmarket bars, a pool deck restaurant and bar, and an ever-popular tea lounge. |
NAME |
FEATURING |
CAPACITY |
HOURS |
La Fontaine Restaurant and Can Can Bar
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A full à la Carte for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Dinner Dance every evening with our Resident Band.
Open Monday - Sunday
|
120 persons |
06h30 - 10h00
12h30 - 14h30
19h00 - 22h00 |
The Pavilion Restaurant
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Open Daily for Lunch & Dinner
Full buffet, salads , bagels, open sandwiches during lunch.
All day light meals. A'la Carte menu served for dinner.
Dining inside and out. |
160 persons |
10h30 - 22h00 |
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Open daily in a pub atmosphere for meetings and a relaxing beer.
Daily carvery and light meals menu |
70 persons |
10h30 - 23h30
11h30 - 22h30 (Sundays) |
| The Pool Deck |
Daily light snacks and refreshing cocktails |
40 persons |
07h00 - 22h30 |
The Tea Lounge
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Open daily and is known as the meeting place.
Teas, Coffee and speciality pastries |
80 persons |
06h30 - 23h30 |
MEETINGS & BANQUETING: Meikles' 15 function rooms ensure that there is the perfect venue for every event, backed up by a professional and creative team able to turn your great idea into a dramatic reality, be it an eye-opening product launch, a masked ball, a themed banquet or a Thousand Islands wedding reception. So varied are the function rooms that the opportunities for creative use of space are endless.
Many function rooms are divided into two by screens, creating intimate rooms for meetings or small dinners, breakaway rooms or lunch and tea areas. A particularly dramatic venue for a function on a warm summer night under the bright African stars is Meikles' rooftop garden, a haven of green lawns, flower beds and shrubs, nestled between the two wings of the hotel, and overlooking Africa Unity Square. |
AREA |
SIZE |
HEIGHT |
Stewart I |
9.0 x 16.80m |
4.44m |
Stewart II |
14.0 x 16.80m |
4.44m |
Edward / Connaught |
8.5 x 9.60m |
4.80m |
Roof Top Garden |
. |
open air/tent |
Boardroom |
7.30 x 8.80m |
2.35m |
Balmoral |
8.80 x 9.60m |
2.35m |
Edinburgh I & II |
6.75 x 12.80m |
2.35m |
Glamis I & II |
6.75 x 13.40m |
2.35m |
Windsor I & II |
6.75 x 11.90m |
2.35m |
Mirabelle |
15 x 25m |
3.00m |
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