Hotels play very integral roles in every economy. For one, they are business concerns that provide jobs and pay taxes, thus contributing to countries’ GDPs. Also, they play an integral role in facilitating business activities by accommodating travelling professionals and serving as meeting venues for business-related events such as conferences and seminars.
With this in mind, we shall focus on some of Africa’s oldest hotels. It may be surprising for you to know that some of these hotels have been hosting guests for more than 200 years.
Read on to see the hotels and the countries they are in.
Note that this list is courtesy of an earlier compilation by Forbes. Business Insider Africa also consulted various hotel booking sites to establish each of these hotels’ current rates per night.
1. Houw Hoek Hotel, South Africa
Situated at the heart of the Kogelberg Nature Reserve in South Africa, the Houw Hoek Hotel is 80 kilometres away from Cape Town. It has been around since 1779. And according to information available on its website, guests can choose from an array of 81 luxury en-suited rooms. You can experience the luxury and rich history of the Houw Hoek Hotel for just $100 per night, according to Booking.com.
2. Hotel Continental, Morocco
Located in Tangier, Morocco, Hotel Continental was established in 1870. The picturesque views of olden-day architecture and sprawling palm trees that guests get to enjoy are some of the hotel’s selling points. According to information on the hotel’s website, guests can enjoy free wifi and free breakfast. Rates per room start from $48, as per Booking.com.
3. Marriot Mena House, Egypt
Established in 1886, the Marriot Mena House is a 5-star luxury hotel in Cairo, Egypt. Much like the Hotel Continental, this old Egyptian hotel also has a scenic North African ambience, surrounded by palm trees and clear blue skies. The hotel lists an outdoor pool, restaurant, fitness centre, and spa as some of the main services it offers. You may enjoy all the luxury by Marriot Mena House for just $282 per night, according to Booking.com.
4. Hotel El Djazair, Algeria
This historical hotel was established in Algiers back in 1889 and modelled after Victorian-era architecture. It is rated as a 5-star hotel and its exotic rooms cost about $174 per night, according to Hotels.com. On its website, the company lists the following side attractions: onsite massages, body treatments, an outdoor tennis court, a nightclub, a sauna and complimentary wireless internet access, etc.
5. Grand Holiday Villa Hotel, Sudan
The Grand Holiday Villa Hotel has been in existence since 1890. It is located in Khartoum, the Sudanese capital, and offers various services besides accommodation. These services include a gym, sauna, meeting facilities, a business centre, a barber shop, etc. The rooms at the Grand Holiday Villa Hotel are in different categories and thus come at different prices. These categories are single, deluxe and executive and rates can be as high as $272 per night.
