Refurbished Polana offers five-star luxury

Mozambique’s grand old dame,
the Polana Serena Hotel, is not
only getting a much needed
facelift, but is also stepping into the 21st
century.
According to Karim Merali, general
manager of the hotel, the refurbishment
process, which started in January this
year, will be completed by no later
than mid 2010 before the second
phase of renovations kicks off. These
will be finished by the end of next
year and when the dust finally settles
Mozambique will offer a truly five
star hotel.
“The building was in much need
of renovation and it was also time to
upgrade facilities and contribute towards
raising the standards of quality on offer
in Mozambique,” says Merali. “On
completion we will have a new health
club and spa as well as conference
centre of international standard.”
He said it was important that the
outside structure of the hotel remained.
“We do not want to change the beauty of
the Polana Serena and the outside façade
will be as distinctive as ever.”
Costing an estimated $30-million, the
hotel will be modernised and will be
able to cater to its international business
travellers at all levels.