Protea Hotel by Marriott Lusaka Interna, LusakaProtea Hotel by Marriott Lusaka Interna in Lusaka, Zambia has a corrected score of 3.0 ± 0.2 (solid evidence, 3 of 4 platforms), ranked 15 of 17 hotels we score in Lusaka. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 2.8 before correction: Booking.com 3.0, Tripadvisor 2.8, Google 2.5. Rooms from about $216 a night (cached, not a live quote).Protea Hotel by Marriott Lusaka International Airport is situated near the airport, providing a free 24-hour shuttle service for guests. The hotel serves both business travellers and holidaymakers, with proximity to the Arcades Shopping Mall and the University of Zambia. Rooms feature executive desks, satellite television, and tea and coffee making facilities. On-site facilities include an outdoor swimming pool, a bar, a restaurant, and landscaped gardens. Guests can also access a gym and a business centre. While the staff are noted for being helpful, some guests have reported that the air conditioning units in certain rooms can be noisy.What stands out

Free 24-hour airport shuttle

Spacious and clean rooms

Reliable high-speed wifi

On-site swimming pool and gym

Watch out for

Noisy air conditioning in some rooms

Inconsistent restaurant quality

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