Protea Hotel by Marriott Lusaka Tower, LusakaProtea Hotel by Marriott Lusaka Tower in Lusaka, Zambia has a corrected score of 3.3 ± 0.4 (thin evidence, 1 of 4 platforms), ranked 7 of 17 hotels we score in Lusaka. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 3.3 before correction: Google 3.3. Rooms from about $211 a night (cached, not a live quote).Protea Hotel by Marriott Lusaka Tower is situated within the Arcades Shopping and Entertainment Complex on Great East Road. This hotel serves business travellers and families, offering 137 rooms including deluxe options with extra-length beds. Guests can access an outdoor swimming pool, a sauna, and a spa on-site. The property is located near the University of Zambia and the Nu Metro Arcades Mall. Facilities include a business centre, an on-site restaurant, and free parking. While the rooms are spacious and clean, the hotel is a short drive from the airport rather than being immediately adjacent to it.What stands out

Spacious and clean rooms

On-site swimming pool and spa

Convenient shopping complex location

Facilities for business meetings

Watch out for

Requires driving to the airport

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