Emerson on Hurumzi

Zanzibar Town


This hotel is simply brimming with character. Two adjacent historic buildings have been restored in a fantastical Arabian Nights style; each of the 15 rooms is uniquely and decadently decorated, with traditional Swahili and contemporary design combined perfectly (some might say outrageously). The popular rooftop teahouse restaurant is open to nonguests for lunch and dinner.

Some rooms are reached by steep staircase, which might be a problem for those with limited mobility.