Hotel Emerson on Hurumzi (Zanzibar City, Tanzania)

The venerable Emerson on Hurumzi, Grande Dame of restored palaces in Zanzibar, attempts to maintain the quality and style of the period in which it was built in the late 1800’s whilst combining period antique furnishings with color and comfort of the 21st century, a curiously magnificent building with historical significance and unique style. Emerson on Hurumzi presently has 10 rooms ready for guests, six newly refurbished double rooms in the main building plus two double rooms and two suites. The double rooms have one queen size double antique Swahili bed, and enclosed en suite WC with bath and shower that is open or semi-open to the room. The rooftop tea house restaurant is open for lunch, dinner and sunset cocktails. Our cuisine is designed to marry the culture and style of the building with the distinct culinary heritage of the era, our menu celebrates the pleasure of oriental Persian and Omani dishes. Open daily for Lunch and Dinner. Dinner is on reservation only. Zanzibar’s Stone Town offers a unique cultural experience, fascinating street life, a range of restaurants, interesting shopping, annual Music and Film festivals such as Sauti za Busara and ZIFF.