| GOLDEN TULIP (FORMERLY
CONTINENTAL HOTEL ) |
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to its divestiture in 1990, the hotel had 116 employees and
about 130 rooms. It is now a modern African-style hotel which
is delightfully landscaped over spacious grounds with extensive
tropical gardens and lush vegetation. The number of employees
has now risen to 346 and the number of rooms is made up of
234 air-conditioned guest rooms connected to the main building
by cool passageways. These are inclusive of 4 Junior Suites,
2 luxurious Executive Suites as well as 6 Executive Apartments.
All Executive suites offer a value added benefit of a Jacuzzi
and all the rooms equipped with internet connection. For long
staying guests or those seeking more privacy, there are 16
chalets set in beautiful gardens which offer a living room
and kitchenette.
Featuring all the extra facilities of minibar, safety deposit
box, coffee/tea facilities, trouser press, hair dryer, colour
TV (with BBC World and other international channels) an accurate
timed wake-up system and 20-hour room service, the hotel’s
rooms fulfil the needs of today’s traveller in every
respect.
The hotel can accommodate meetings and conferences for up
to 300 persons, and cocktail parties and receptions for up
to 450 guests.
Awards and Recognitions:
- Hotel of the Year 1996
- Host of the Year 1996
- “Primus Inter Pares” (First Among Equals)
1997
- Host of the Year 1997
- Good Corporate Citizen’s Award March 1997
- Housekeeper of the Year 1998.
A total of $29.4m has been invested in the hotel since its
divestiture.
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