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Bronte Hotel

The Bronte Hotel is conveniently located at 132 Baines Ave, on the corner of Simon Muzenda Street (formerly 4th St) in the capital city of Harare. Ideally located within a few minutes walk to the CBD and various places of interest the hotel is a perfect choice for both business executives or individuals and families who have travelled to the city. As with any busy city you will do need to be cautious walking outside the hotel as crime is on the increase. The Harare International Airport is a mere 16kms away.

The Bronte has long been held in high regard and has an old world charm second to none with many interesting old artefacts in its corridors. It has also been furnished with all the modern day conveniences that travellers might require. The hotel is surrounded by beautifully kept gardens, complete with water lily and gold fish stocked ponds, ensuring guests feel calm and relaxed in an otherwise busy city. There is a large swimming pool, with outdoor seating for those wishing to take a dip. More energetic guests might rather enjoy trying out the complimentary gym located on site.

The hotel has various types of accommodation on offer, with a total of 84 rooms, comprising of:

72 x Standard Rooms
4 x Superior Rooms
8 x Executive Suites

Standard Rooms

These rooms feature queen size or twin beds and en-suite bathrooms. Every room is set back from the street with views of the gardens. They all have:

Complimentary breakfast buffet;
Digital Satellite TV;
Complimentary Wi-Fi;
Telephone;
Electronic safe;
Private balcony;
Room service;
Complimentary tea and coffee tray;
Same day guest laundry service;
Wheelchair accessible; and
Air conditioning.

Superior Rooms

The Superior rooms feature queen size or twin beds and en-suite bathrooms. Every room is set back from the street, and also have views of the gardens.

Complimentary breakfast buffet;
Complimentary Wi-Fi;
Digital Satellite TV;
Air Conditioning;
En suite bathroom with separate bath and shower;
Telephone;
Electronic safe;
Private balcony;
Room service;
Complimentary tea and coffee tray;
Same day guest laundry service; and are
Wheelchair accessible.

Executive Suites

These suites are designed with the business traveller in mind or simply for guests looking for a little luxury. Located in a secluded section of the hotel with its own private garden, every room features a king size bed, two en-suite bathrooms and a separate lounge with work area. They all have:

Complimentary breakfast buffet;
Complimentary Wi-Fi;
Air Conditioning;
En suite bathroom with separate bath and shower;
Flat screen HD Digital Satellite TV in both lounge and bedroom;
Telephone;
Fax, photocopier, printer and scanner available for use at reception;
Electronic Safe;
Complimentary Tea and Coffee;
Fully stocked mini-bar;
Room service;
Private Balcony; and are
Wheelchair accessible.

The Bronte is known as much for its conference facilities and world class restaurant, as it is for its accommodation. Palm’s Restaurant offers al fresco and A la Carte menu, and a ‘smart casual’ dress code. A wide variety of drinks are served from the Wild Date Bar.

The hotel offers a wide selection of conference facilities to suit all requirements from small meetings to conferences of up to 100 participants. They are so popular that they even have their own Functions Department who can assist with all sorts of events from seminars and workshops, to training conferences, banquets and board meetings and even cocktail parties, product launches and weddings.

With so many amenities available on site, in a great central location with excellent service, The Bronte Hotel is an ideal hotel to stay in when in Harare.