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The Polana Serena Hotel is located in Maputo, in Mozambique. The historical hotel has a swimming pool in front of a colonial.style building known for its large rooms.

Rooms.

The hotel is one of the most historical buildings in the region. Built in a Portuguese colonial style, the building has several local influences. The rooms are decorated with colonial-style antiques and more traditional African decorations.

There are 142 rooms in the hotel. There are several suites that have large rooms decorated with antiques and bathrooms with robes for guests. There are fifty standard rooms, five executive rooms, 19 studio rooms, 47 deluxe rooms and 11 large executive rooms. All rooms have double beds, traditional decorations, coffee and tea making machines and WiFi. There are nine executive suites and a large Presidential Suite decorated with antiques. The suites have docks for iPods and espresso machines. Price is between 281 and 582€ per night.

The rooms are decorated with furniture from India and Portugal. There are several antique-style pieces and hand-carved pieces. All rooms are white and cream-coloured rooms. There are four-poster beds with wooden headboards covered in silk. Some rooms have city views and other rooms have sea views.

Restaurant.

This hotel has three restaurants. The Veranda restaurant offers breakfast, lunch and dinner. The Delagoa restaurant offers a variety of French dishes. The Aquarius Sushi Bar is known for its selection of sushi and maki. Guests will be able to enjoy cocktails and wine at the Polana Bar.

The Maisha Mind Body and Spirit Health Club and Spa is the hotel’s spa. There is a lounge and a Health Bar where guests will be able to enjoy fresh juices and a variety of teas. The spa has a swimming pool, a steam room, a hall for aerobics and a sauna. The spa has two separate areas for men and women.

The hotel has another, larger swimming pool and a garden where guests will be able to enjoy walks. There is a stand in the lobby area where guests will be able to see which trips the hotel offers.

Events.

There is a lounge that can be transformed into a conference hall for guests who want to celebrate events at the hotel. Guests will find a business center with fax machines, Internet access and photocopying machines next to this hall.

Guests will be able to celebrate events at the hotel’s conference halls and in some of the suites. There are four conference halls of varying sizes. The conference halls can accommodate between 14 and 50 guests each. There is a separate banquet hall one another floor.

Events of up to 250 guests can be celebrated at the hotel’s Ballroom. This hall is equipped for tele and video conferences. The banquet hall is decorated with crystal chandeliers, columns and high ceilings. The hall has access to a large terrace with views towards the pool.

Location.

The hotel is located in the city of Maputo. Guests will be able to visit the landmarks and monuments located in the city center, a short distance away from the hotel. The hotel is located in one of the city’s most famous districts, an area filled with mansions and parks.

The hotel is located a short ride away from the airport. Guests who choose to stay at the hotel can visit the ancient port and enjoy walks along the promenade. The hotel can organize guided tours and trips around the region. The city and the nearby towns are known for their architecture, which ranges from Arab and Chinese buildings to Indian and South African structures. There are several museum near the hotel.