Name: Emerson Spice Hotel
Address: Stone Town, Zanzibar, Zanzibar, Zanzibar, 00000, Tanzania
Rating: 10

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Stonetown Beach

Zanzibar International Airport

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Really authentic building. The building is old and the owners have tried to keep the originality of the building by keeping original features . Its in the winding streets of the old town , so no vehicles except scooters allowed.  The staff are great , everyone smiles and are so helpful. The room we stayed in Lamore had a outside shower on a balcony , seems strange, but it was very private and great to have a shower outside

Secret Gem

Beautiful histric hotel in the heart of Stonetown.  Lots od stairs and no elevator but the views are amazing! Great breakfast too!

Amazing historic hotel

An older building, filled with antiques. Incredible service. Thoroughly loved our stay.

This hotel does not have elevator, not good for older people.The area is too crowded and loud, but if you are looking for antique hotel this might be for you.



When we arrived, the room we had reserved was not available, and we were 'upgraded' to a larger room. However, the room we got didn't have some of the features of the room we reserved - such as the outside shower and additional privacy. And the 'upgraded' room was right above the street while we had reserved a room on the third floor, so the 'upgraded' room had more street noise which is what we were trying to avoid when we reserved our room.
We soon found out that the air conditioning in our room was also not functional, and wondered maybe that was the reason for the 'upgrade' - it felt like they put us, who are paying for the cheaper room, into the disfunctional room.
It was too late for us to do anything about it, but definitely we were not happy.
For a hotel that prides in each room having a different character and different features, this 'upgrade' without any notice just seems so dishonest.



Questionable 'upgrade' 

I'm glad I stayed in the Emerson Spice (Turandot room) for the novelty of it (230-year-old converted merchant's house) -- and I recommend it to others -- but once was enough.

PROS
- Management was responsive and understanding when I had to cancel my 2020 and 2021 reservations (Covid)
- One-of-a-kind property with a lot of character. Interesting architectural/design/decorative details
- I enjoyed the seafood dinner on the rooftop deck, and the price was reasonable
- AC in room worked well 
- Pleasant street and city noises wafted into the room
- Showering outside, with a view of Stonetown, is tough to top. Spacious deck
- Laundry service (cash only)
- Bird's-eye view of Stonetown during breakfast. Good coffee (when it was served hot)
- Dinner at The Secret Garden restaurant was pleasant. (Order the biryani) 

CONS
- Small, dark room
- Spartan bed
- No toiletries
- Two out of three breakfasts were comically bad. Had to ask for everything. Curdled yogurt and creamer. Cereal the consistency of powder. Lukewarm coffee. Choice of eggs or eggs. Water was an effort
- Extremely loud bass and drums from The Secret Garden on New Year's Eve. It seemed reasonable up until midnight, but inconsiderate to guests beyond that time
- No comfortable furniture for enjoying the deck
- No toiletries

Unique Property

AN absolute delight. The staff is friendly, capable and accommodating. We had a one night stay but had a very late flight the next day. The hotelier allowed us to remain ther entire day since the room had not been rented. The rooms are unique and magnificently furnished. The original owner was an eccentric New Yorker who shows style and grace in all his selections.
Don't be put off by access. You will be met at a nearby parking area since the old roads are too narrow and labyrinthine for a car to pass through. Food at The Secret Garden is not to be missed.

Do Not Miss This Unique Experience!!

The staff was fantastic! Special thanks to Rashid and Wakili for going above and beyond to insure that I had everything I needed and then some! The rooms were spacious, clean, and, beautifully decorated.

Emerson Spice is a lovely place with a unique style. We had a lovely room with a private balcony and view over the secret garden where you can enjoy cold drinks. We also had dinner in the sister hotel on the rooftop which was amazing. 
The staff members were all lovely and very kind. I would definitely come back if I should visit Und Zanzibar again. 
Asante sana 

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