HOTEL SAPPHIRE, Dar es Salaam

Hotel Sapphire has 63 air-conditioned rooms with city views. Room types include Superior, Deluxe, Twin, and Family Rooms. Rooms feature a minibar, oven, stove, refrigerator, flat-screen TV with satellite channels, DVD player, and an electronic safe. Rooms also include a microwave, fridge, and coffee/tea maker. Each room has a bathroom with complimentary toiletries. Family Rooms accommodate 2 adults and 2 children.

Spice N Ice restaurant serves Continental, Indian, and Chinese food. Indian food is available for breakfast. Chefs prepare meals using fresh products. There is also a snack bar/deli. A bar offers selections from across the globe.

The hotel has a gym with modern cardiovascular equipment. Guests have access to complimentary Wi-Fi, a terrace, and a fireplace in the lobby. Other amenities include a business center, a conference center, and a microwave in a common area.

Hotel Sapphire is in the city center of Dar es Salaam, in Kisutu. The hotel is 12 km from Julius Nyerere International Airport and near the Port (for Zanzibar). The National Museum and House of Culture is 1.1 km away. Kariakoo Market and Kivukoni Fish Market are nearby. Kisutu is known for curry houses, BBQ restaurants, and pizza places. A fresh-produce market is located on Zanaki Street.

Hotel Sapphire provides a free roundtrip airport shuttle. Other services include a 24-hour front desk, luggage storage, laundry service, and room service. The hotel provides babysitting/childcare. Conference and meeting facilities are available, including equipment for seminars, meetings, workshops, and small parties. Additional facilities include a foreign exchange service, doctor on call, standby generator, and a grocery/convenience store. Fax and photocopying services are available.