Cargo88 Hotel

This hotel look amazing from the outside and the decor looks good as well as convenient location. But unfortunately that is where the good points end. The breakfast is beyond basic with not even any spreads like marmalade or jam for your toast. The rooms are basic with the tv not having any channels and netflix did not work as well, our room card also stop working which you need for power in your room. The window is see through and is the entire wall so if you do not want people to see you, you sit in darkness of you close the blinds which is not exactly pleasant. The lift to go to the room was half the time not working. The rooms is not sound proof and there is concerts and parties all around so it seems like you attending these from inside you room when noise only stop at 02:00 am and without a tv working you can’t even put that on to try and block outside noise overall a beyond basic stay very disappointing.

The newly opened (2023) Cargo88 Hotel is an 88-room hotel constructed from cargo containers. It's a 2-minute walk from Eastpark Mall where you can find stores, a big supermarket, money exchange shops, and many restaurants (try Fat Chef). The hotel is an easy walk to the Sunday Craft Market. A taxi to the airport will be around 250 ZMW (around USD 10) by Yango. An Indian firm designed the big, modern, and chic lobby. There is plenty of seating. Check-in was fast and efficient, and a welcome drink was provided. The standard room is comfortable but tiny. it has all the amenities you'd expect from a safe, slippers, and individual toiletries. The bathroom is tiny, with good hot water, and a rain shower, and the monogrammed fluffy towels were a nice touch. The bed was comfortable with outlets near the bed and free, fast, and reliable internet. The standard room is good for one person. The more expensive deluxe room is bigger and more suitable for a couple. There is a spa but no pool. The outdoor area is a good place to have a drink or see the sunset. The service is efficient, friendly, and top-notch. The buffet breakfast is served from 6:30 to 10. It has a limited selection of pastries, hot entrees, and fruit. Omelets are available on request. You should get there early because the buffet isn't replenished. Serving instant coffee was a total surprise for this caliber of hotel. There is an upcharge if you don't want instant coffee. Breakfast was a big disappointment in terms of variety and quality. Cargo88 is a unique modern, trendy hotel in a prime safe neighborhood, close to a mall. Even though the rooms are small (opt for a Deluxe Room), they are comfortable, and the service and staff are great. This hotel would be perfect for those who want to experience this unique hotel and are willing to pay a premium for it.

The only thing l liked were the aesthetics and unfortunately you can't eat that. Went there for dinner as a group of 6. The waitress confirmed our orders before she left the table. Only for her to end up forgetting to bring 3 of the sides. One of the meals came when everyone had finished eating which was very horrible because even the other meals took a long time to come. The hot drinks were luke warm. HORRIBLE SERVICE.

If you treasure your health and well-being, this is not the place to stay. There are bugs all over the place. There are bugs between your bed sheets. And there are old stains of yet other bugs smashed into the lining of the walls. As if that is not sufficient, there are bugs crawling out of the sink.

Was happy to be back here. Every thing I asked for was arranged with a smile, from extra towels, to suggesting changes to my meals and menu, no ask was too big for the hospitable staff to assist with. Try their frozen strawberry daquiri or mojito to cope with the humidity

My go to place in Lusaka on return trips. World class, international standard service and food offering comparable to any good hotel in Europe. Try the biltong beet salad and the selection of bruschetta. Also great place to go while shopping in the area for a reprieve.