InterContinental Lusaka stands on Haile Selassie Avenue in the embassy district, close to most government and corporate offices. It is the senior IHG property in the city and shares its building with the Holiday Inn Lusaka, which occupies the western wing.
Best for
Diplomatic, government and corporate visitors who want Club Lounge access and conference rooms with natural light, and travellers who prefer a full-service hotel in the embassy quarter.
Location
Haile Selassie Avenue, Lusaka 10101. The embassy district sits between Independence Avenue and the Longacres government quarter. Kenneth Kaunda International Airport is roughly 24 km east.
Rooms and style at InterContinental Lusaka
Published grades are Classic and Premium rooms, a Junior Suite, an Executive Suite and a Diplomatic Suite both with Club Lounge access, a two-bedroom Family Suite and a Presidential Suite. No total room count is published.
Facilities at InterContinental Lusaka
The Curate Restaurant, an outdoor swimming pool, a fitness centre, complimentary on-site parking, Wi-Fi throughout, daily housekeeping, and conference facilities with modern audio-visual equipment, several rooms having natural light. The hotel is entirely smoke-free. Check-in is from 15:00 and check-out by 11:00.
Trade-offs and what to know
No published room count.
Two IHG hotels share the building. Confirm which one you have booked.
Entirely smoke-free, with no smoking rooms available.
Getting there and getting around
Haile Selassie Avenue runs through the embassy district, so the ministries and the museum are within walking distance and Cairo Road is a short taxi ride. The airport lies east on the Great East Road, about forty minutes in traffic.
Explore the area
The Lusaka National Museum is close by, the Cathedral of the Holy Cross and Kabwata Cultural Village are short drives, and the Sunday craft market at Arcades is the usual first stop for visitors. For the wider area see our Lusaka and the Kafue Flats pages.
Before you book
Ask whether your grade carries Club Lounge access, since that is the main difference between the suites. Confirm you are booking the InterContinental rather than the Holiday Inn. And ask for a conference room with natural light if you are meeting all day.
Current rates and availability
We do not publish fixed rates for InterContinental Lusaka, because pricing and availability change with dates and demand. Use the Check Availability button on this page to see the current options offered by the independent booking provider. Zambia Travel Guide does not set prices, hold inventory or take payment.