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Meikles Hotel

  • Price$200-350
  • CategoryLuxury
  • Rating★ 4.5

Meikles Hotel stands at the corner of Third Street and Jason Moyo Avenue in the heart of Harare's central business district, directly opposite Africa Unity Square, placing it within walking distance of the city's government buildings, banks, and main shopping streets.

Harare's premier 5-star hotel in the city center, offering sophisticated luxury since 1915. Features elegant rooms, fine dining at La Fontaine, rooftop pool, and excellent business facilities.

Meikles Hotel stands at the corner of Third Street and Jason Moyo Avenue in the heart of Harare's central business district, directly opposite Africa Unity Square, placing it within walking distance of the city's government buildings, banks, and main shopping streets. Open since 1915, it is Harare's longest-established hotel and has long been the city's society address, hosting heads of state and business leaders, with an interior that mixes formal, traditional luxury furnishings with more recent updates to keep pace with international five-star standards. Rooms span standard categories through to suites, finished with marble bathrooms, air conditioning, and city views, with higher floors looking out over Africa Unity Square and the CBD skyline. Dining is centered on La Fontaine, the hotel's signature fine-dining restaurant, alongside additional restaurant and bar options for more casual meals, and the hotel is known for hosting some of Harare's more formal business lunches and dinners. A rooftop pool, spa and gym facilities, and an extensive business center with conference rooms support both leisure stays and the corporate events the hotel regularly hosts. Service is polished and formal, with 24-hour room service and a dedicated concierge, making the hotel a longstanding choice for business travelers, diplomats, and visitors wanting a central, traditional five-star base in Harare.

Amenities

  • rooftop pool
  • multiple restaurants
  • spa and gym
  • business center
  • free WiFi
  • 24-hour room service
  • concierge

Location

Third Street & Jason Moyo Avenue, Harare

-17.8241, 31.0464 View on map

Highlights

  • Operating since 1915 as Harare's longest-established hotel, opposite Africa Unity Square
  • Central CBD location at Third Street and Jason Moyo Avenue, walking distance to government and business districts
  • La Fontaine, the hotel's signature fine-dining restaurant
  • Rooftop pool, spa, and gym facilities
  • Extensive business center and conference rooms used for major Harare events

Tips for visiting

  • Request a higher-floor room for views over Africa Unity Square and reduced street noise from the CBD intersection below
  • La Fontaine is popular for business dinners; reserve ahead for evening sittings
  • The hotel is well placed for walking to central Harare's banks, shops, and Africa Unity Square
  • Allow 30-40 minutes for transfers to and from Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport depending on traffic

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