Latitude 15 Hotel

Latitude 15 Hotel is a boutique-style mid-range hotel in Kabulonga, a leafy residential suburb of Lusaka, Zambia, east of the city centre. The neighbourhood is known for embassies, private homes, cafes and restaurants, and the Manda Hill shopping mall is a short drive away. Cairo Road and the central business district are roughly 15 to 20 minutes by car, and Kenneth Kaunda International Airport is about 30 minutes. Lusaka has no metro, so taxis and ride-hailing are standard.

The name refers to the approximate latitude of Lusaka, about 15 degrees south. The hotel has a small-scale, residential character rather than the tower format of larger chains, with garden spaces and a calmer atmosphere. Its appeal lies in being quieter and more personal than the big business hotels, while still close to dining and shopping.

Room categories are Standard Rooms and Deluxe Rooms, each equipped with air conditioning, television and free wifi. Deluxe rooms typically offer more space and better furnishings. The property is suited to couples, small business groups and visitors on extended stays.

Dining is provided by the hotel restaurant, serving breakfast and evening meals with a mix of international and Zambian dishes, and a bar. Kabulonga also has many independent restaurants and cafes within a short drive, giving guests plenty of alternatives.

A swimming pool is available for relaxation, particularly welcome in the hot, dry months before the rains arrive. There is no large conference complex, so the hotel is more suited to leisure and small meetings.

Service is personal and relaxed, with staff able to arrange taxis and local excursions such as visits to Munda Wanga or Lusaka National Park. Rates of about US$80 to US$130 per night place it in the mid-range bracket, giving good value compared with five-star hotels elsewhere in the city.