InterContinental Lusaka by IHG

Longacres, Lusaka · Luxury staycation · Expedia-first booking

InterContinental Lusaka is one of the city’s established luxury choices, with the scale, dining and leisure facilities to work well for a polished one- or two-night break.

Why it made the list

  • Strong special-occasion positioning.
  • Central Longacres location.
  • IHG property; Expedia remains the primary affiliate CTA for now.
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Is InterContinental Lusaka one of the best luxury business hotels in the city?

Yes—InterContinental Lusaka is one of the strongest choices for diplomatic, corporate and conference travel because it combines the embassy-district location with an outdoor pool, gym, polished dining and major event facilities. Current IHG information highlights Curate Restaurant, Botanical Bar and a large conference programme, including the 400-plus-seat Nalikwanda venue. It also offers room categories from Classic and Premium rooms to Junior and Presidential suites.

Diplomatic districtOutdoor poolCurate RestaurantMajor events
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Who should choose it?

Diplomatic/corporate travellers: central to embassies, government and offices.

Conference guests: one of the stronger large-event choices.

Couples wanting formal luxury: pool, bar and restaurant give it weekend value as well.

Pool, dining and conference facilities

Outdoor pool + gymBoth are reserved for resident guests and provide useful downtime in a business-focused hotel.
Curate + Botanical BarCurate offers local/international buffet and à la carte dining, with Botanical Bar for cocktails and lighter food.
Large eventsConference facilities include major banquet and meeting spaces with modern audiovisual support.

How we would book InterContinental Lusaka

For business stays, choose location and club/suite benefits rather than simply room size. Couples should compare Premium and Junior Suite rates if the upgrade is modest. If you need airport convenience or resort facilities, Ciêla may fit better; if you want a smaller social hotel, The Quorum or Latitude 15° are more distinctive.

Why we’d book it

  • Diplomatic-district location.
  • Pool and modern gym.
  • Strong restaurant/bar offering.
  • Excellent conference capacity.

Trade-offs

  • Formal corporate atmosphere.
  • Less intimate than boutique options.
  • Suite and event services can be expensive.

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Frequently asked questions

Does InterContinental Lusaka have a pool?

Yes. Resident guests have access to an outdoor swimming pool.

What restaurant is at InterContinental Lusaka?

Curate Restaurant is the main current dining venue, with Botanical Bar for drinks and gourmet bites.

Is it good for conferences?

Yes. InterContinental has extensive meeting and event facilities, including large banquet capacity.

Where is InterContinental Lusaka?

It is on Haile Selassie Avenue in Lusaka’s diplomatic/embassy district.

Does it have a gym?

Yes. A modern guest fitness centre is currently available.

Location, room types, pool, gym, dining and conference details were checked against IHG’s current InterContinental Lusaka information in September 2026.
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