236 HURUMZI - (Ex EMERSON & GREEN HOTEL)

We have known both Emerson Skeens and Tom Green for many years. Together they have created one of the world's finest Hotels. The attention to detail is amazing and the creativity they have used in restoring this spectacular building in the heart of Stone Town is legendary. The combination of carefully selected furnishings and exotic décor combine to give each room a unique atmosphere. The rooms at the top of the house are airy and do not require air conditioning, the others have been fitted with appropriate unobtrusive units. This Luxury Hotel is a delight in every respect for those who wish to experience Stone town at its best.

In the heart of Stone Town, 236 Hurumzi (ex Emerson and Green Hotel) rises above standard accommodation by providing elegant, traditionally furnished, airy rooms and a Tower Top Restaurant with a view of the world.

An integral part of the skyline of Zanzibar, along with mosque minarets, Hindu temple towers, and church spires, is the Tower Top restaurant of 236 Hurumzi (ex Emerson and Green Hotel). The second tallest building in Stone Town Zanzibar, the hotel has been restored to its former glory when it was the residence of one of the richest men in the Swahili Empire. Atmosphere is of principal import as the furnishings are all original Zanzibari Antiques of varied origins and styles that, together, create the impressions of Arabian Nights and sultan princesses escaping in the dead of the night for romance.

The sixteen guest rooms are beautiful and romantic, each representing Zanzibari traditions in a distinct way. All rooms except for the Kipembe room are equipped with large stone bathtubs providing unusual bathing pleasure where a bubble bath and a bottle of wine are a frequent request. Ceiling fans keep our guests cool along with the constant breeze on the upper floors. Second and first floor rooms as well as the South room are equipped with air conditioning for added comfort. The sultan-sized rooms on the first and second floors have 20 foot ceilings, carved doors, original stucco décor and hand painted glass lamps and window panes. All guest rooms have large Zanzibari beds complete with netting.

The Tower Top restaurant, a common stop for newlyweds and marriage proposers alike, is undoubtedly one of the most romantic restaurants in the world. Featuring a panoramic view of Stone Town and a spectacular view of the Indian Ocean, it is the perfect to watch the sun set. Eighty feet above the Stone Town and sitting on Persian carpets, more than one guest has told us that dinner here feels like a ride on a magic carpet. The dining room is open on all sides and guests sit Arabian-style on pillows and carpets, their shoes having been left at the door, while their dinner is served in five or more courses and accompanied by the sites and sounds of exotic Zanzibar.

All rooms include a small buffet breakfast served in the Tower Top Restaurant from 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.

Check in times are flexible and check out time is 11:00 a.m.

All rooms receive fresh flowers, bottled water, and fresh jasmine.