Emerson On Hurumzi, Zanzibar
About the Hotel
Rooms: comfort and views
Emerson on Hurumzi is 10 km from Kisauni. The spacious double room features air conditioning, a seating area, and a bathroom with a bath. Room amenities include a wardrobe, a safe deposit box, a sofa, and city views. The double room offers a sofa and city views. The twin/double room includes air conditioning, a seating area, and a bathroom with a bath. Some twin/double rooms offer a balcony with city views, and a bathroom with a shower. The suite has a bedroom and a bathroom with a bath, and free toiletries. It is furnished with a desk, a seating area, air conditioning, a wardrobe, and sea views. Studio apartments feature a private rooftop Tea House, a veranda sitting area, and a kitchen suitable for longer stays in Stone Town.
Dining: rooftop experiences
Emerson on Hurumzi features two restaurants: The Secret Garden Restaurant, set in the ruins of the adjacent garden, and the rooftop Emerson Spice ' Tea House.' The rooftop restaurant is a Signature Seafood restaurant offering a five-serving tasting menu with seafood, spices, and indigenous plants. Dinner in the rooftop Tea House restaurant includes a three-course Swahili/Middle Eastern inspired menu, served on platters with a variety of dishes. The dining experience starts at sunset, with dinner served at 19h00.
Secret Garden experience
The jazz-infused Secret Garden is set in the ruin of an adjacent building. Guests can enjoy lunch accompanied by live birdsong, and dinner under the Milkyway. The Secret Garden courtyard features old walls and vegetation.
Location: Stone Town heart
Emerson on Hurumzi is near Princess Salme Museum at Emerson on Hurumzi (0.3 km), Forodhani Park (0.5 km), Hurumzi Henna Art Gallery (0.3 km), Mercury House (0.5 km), The Peace Memorial Museum (1 km), Old Fort of Zanzibar (0.5 km), Old Dispensary (0.5 km), House of Wonders (0.3 km), Old Slave Market (0.5 km), and Marahubi Palace (0.3 km). The rooftop restaurant offers views of dhows and Stone Town, including minarets, the Anglican Cathedral spire, teahouses and street life.
Other hotel features
Both Emerson Spice and Emerson on Hurumzi have a restaurant in their rooftop Tea House. The furnishings are derived from a nautical theme originating from English ships and Arab dhows. Roshani at Emerson on Hurumzi features seating on low chairs and 'Swahili style' cushions.
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Facilities
General
- Free Wi-Fi
- Safe deposit box
- 24-hour reception
- VIP check-in/ -out
- No pets allowed
- 24-hour security
- Smoke detectors
- Fire extinguishers
Services
- Paid airport shuttle
- Room service
- Housekeeping
- Tours/Ticket assistance
- Welcome drink
Dining
- In-room breakfast
- Restaurant
Children
- Cots
Spa & Leisure
- Live entertainment
Room features
- Air conditioning
- Sitting area
- Terrace
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Media
- AM/FM alarm clock