# Radisson Blu Hotel Lusaka Review

Riley Quinn · February 2, 2017

> The Radisson Blu Hotel Lusaka is a modern Category 5 property that's similar to the Radisson Blu Hotel in Nairobi's Upper Hill and the Radisson Blu…

The [Radisson Blu Hotel Lusaka](https://www.radissonblu.com/en/hotel-lusaka) is a modern Category 5 property that's similar to the [Radisson Blu Hotel in Nairobi's Upper Hill](http://www.mightytravels.com/2017/01/radisson-blu-hotel-nairobi-upper-hill-review/) and the [Radisson Blu Anchorage Lagos](http://www.mightytravels.com/2016/07/radisson-blu-anchorage-lagos-review/). It's a low-rise building right in the modern city center, surrounded by several malls that form the backbone of city life in [Zambia](http://www.mightytravels.com/2017/02/my-favorite-15-things-to-do-in-zambia-lusaka-livingstone-victoria-falls/)'s capital Lusaka.

There was almost no security at the front gate and it came complete with a sleeping guard; apparently security is not really necessary here...

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The recent bathroom has aged already, which is surprising given the recent completion date of the hotel (it's less than five years old).

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The air conditioning unit was loud but effective and the internet was fast at almost 20 Mbit.

The Radisson Blu Hotel Lusaka features a big pool, though it is not heated so the water is cold for swimming. There's also a well-equipped gym and spa.

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I enjoyed both a good breakfast and lunch buffet at this hotel, where there were a good number of items to choose from. I would have preferred more high quality items, though.

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The staff during my stay were mostly friendly, but sometimes bossy. The taxi drama here is a big headache, so walking to the malls across the street to get one instead is probably a good idea.

The Radisson Blu Hotel Lusaka had rates at $250-$350 at the time of my stay which is really high. It's a good hotel and likely worth it given the services but I still felt the sub $200 rates it sometimes posts are the right category for this hotel.

[You can book the Radisson Blu Hotel Lusaka here](https://www.radissonblu.com/en/hotel-lusaka).

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