Protea Cairo Road, LusakaProtea Cairo Road in Lusaka, Zambia has a corrected score of 2.6 ± 0.2 (fair evidence, 2 of 4 platforms), ranked 17 of 17 hotels we score in Lusaka. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 2.3 before correction: Booking.com 2.5, Tripadvisor 2.1. Rooms from about $120 a night (cached, not a live quote).Protea Cairo Road is a business hotel situated in the central business district of Lusaka. The property contains 68 air-conditioned rooms and seven suites, featuring satellite TVs, coffee makers, and city views. Guests can access a gym, a swimming pool, and an on-site restaurant. The hotel provides a daily breakfast buffet and an airport shuttle service. It is located within walking distance of the National Museum, Lusaka City Market, and Soweto Market. This hotel suits professional travellers needing central access and reliable amenities. One limitation is that the hotel is located 30 km from the airport, which may require longer transit times.What stands out

Central business district location

On-site gym and pool

Daily breakfast buffet included

Walking distance to local markets

Watch out for

Far from the airport

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