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Rainbow Towers

4.5 of 5
Pennefather Avenue, Harare, Zimbabwe (Formerly Sheraton Harare)
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Rainbow Towers
Ranked #5 of 8 hotels in Harare
3.0 of 5 stars 32 Reviews
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dubai
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21 reviews 21 reviews
Reviews in 20 cities Reviews in 20 cities
20 helpful votes 20 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2012
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Air conditioning not functioning anywhere in the hotel during my 48 hour stay, thankfully the windows in the rooms open.When i approached the management about this i was told they are out of the A/C Gas and it should be rectified the next day, once we had departed. Cold "hot" food on the breakfast buffet. No room service menus available... More

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Tehran, Iran
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53 reviews 53 reviews
Reviews in 21 cities Reviews in 21 cities
27 helpful votes 27 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 April 2012

A former sheraton Hotel,but these days just first views seems to be like this,service ,foods.....seems to have definite problems ,but any way u should know that hey u r in zimbabweh ,what do u expect them?!They have almost Nothing,so even so I personally even due to so many shortages I may comeback here again.

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Guernsey, Channel Islands
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34 reviews 34 reviews
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27 helpful votes 27 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 April 2012

I have just stayed 4 nights here and am really impressed with this hotel in the context of Harare. Zimbabwe is coming back up again after the low point of 2008/9 and this establishment is evidence of that. The staff are well-trained, polite and helpful. The building is impressive and modern, though in need of some refurbishment and updating. My... More

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Cape Town Central, South Africa
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6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 April 2012
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I staid at the Rainbow Tower hotel for 5 days. It is suppose to be a 5 stars hotel but it is not more than a basic backpacker in the old shell of what was previously a Sheraton. Leaks, water shortage, internet up and down, terrible Harvest Garden restaurant, over-used mattress...I had to move room because of the leak in... More

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Though the hotel is old, it is maintained quite well. The looby area is amazing as you get in and you are greeted by smiles from the door me to the beautiful ladies at reception and the coffee shop. Hotel staff, unbelievably friendly. The elevators are outdated but higly efficient, except for lunch times when it gets a bit hectic.... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 April 2012

I was home for 3 weddings and decided to stay away from the mayhem of the weddings and book myself into a hotel. It was the best decision I have made in recent years as I really got a holiday while at home. Great food, excellent and polite staff members. I had a very clean, comfortable room with a great... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 February 2012

Its a very nice hotel and very strategically located. I had a good experience there, the staff is very well trained, the food was great, the room was nice and clean. It especially looks very beautiful at night with all the lights on. I could not believe i was in Zimbabwe.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 February 2012
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Good Hotel, perfect location, beautiful grounds. Service is quite good and you get value for your money. i loved Kombahari Restaurant, top notch.

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Johannesburg, South Africa
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 December 2011

The Rainbow Towers is a luxurious, well located and wonderful hotel. There are a choice of restaurants, as well as excellent in-room dining - which is excellent value for money. The staff are professional, friendly and warm, and the accommodation is outstanding - with all the modern facilities and internet connection. Excellent!!! The beds were the most comfortable we have... More

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Address: Pennefather Avenue, Harare, Zimbabwe (Formerly Sheraton Harare)
Price range (per night):* S$153 - 358

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