What a fantastic Zambian welcome at Protea Marriot Hotel. From the lovely Ireen and Natasha at reception who were warm and interested in our adventures each day, to our spotless room cleaned by Forstina to great conversations and service from David, Raymond and Everisto to the plentiful and tasty cuisine provided by a team of excellent chefs …. I could go on and on - just wonderful service from every member of staff we came across!! Best 3 night break in a long time ; wonderful decor and ambience and world class service - you will be more than satisfied if you pick this hotel 10/10 and Zikomo 👏🏾
Review of Protea Livingstone, Zambia We stayed at the Protea Livingstone while attending a wedding, and overall, the staff was outstanding—accommodating, thoughtful, and incredibly helpful. The hotel is clean and well-maintained, with spotless rooms and immaculate public areas. However, a major issue was the air conditioning. It only runs for 18 hours a day, and the schedule varies daily. The AC was weak, keeping the room at an uncomfortable 80 degrees at best. Worse, it shuts off between 8am and 4pm, making it particularly challenging to get ready for the wedding. Given the extreme heat (over 100°F during our stay), I would have chosen a different hotel had I known this in advance. As a loyal Marriott customer, this was disappointing, and I would recommend considering other options if reliable 24-hour AC is a priority for your stay.
