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Crown Hotel Lilongwe

3.0 star property
3-star hotel perfect for exploring Lilongwe

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Executive Room
Building design
Reception
Meeting facility
Executive Room

Reviews

5.6 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Business services
  • Laundry

Explore the area

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Kamuzu Procession Road, M1, Daud Complex, Lilongwe
  • Place, Old Town Mall
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Lilongwe City Mall
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Lilongwe Golf Course
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Airport, Lilongwe (LLW-Kamuzu Intl.)
    ‪31 min drive‬

Room options

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Executive Room

Executive Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Standard Room

Standard Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

About the area

Lilongwe

Heart of Lilongwe.Within a 15-minute walk of the hotel, you'll find Old Town Mall and Lilongwe City Mall. Lilongwe Golf Course and Civic Stadium are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Old Town Mall - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Lilongwe City Mall - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Lilongwe Golf Course - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Kamuzu Central Hospital - 4 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Bingu National Stadium - 8 min drive - 6.1 km

Getting around

  • Lilongwe (LLW-Kamuzu Intl.) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪KFC - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Wimpy - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Coco's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Food Worths - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Bombay Palace - ‬9 min walk

About this property

Crown Hotel Lilongwe

3-star hotel perfect for exploring Lilongwe
There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe. Free breakfast is available daily. Public spaces have free WiFi and wired Internet. Business amenities include a 24-hour business center and 3 meeting rooms. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) and an area shuttle are available for a fee. A terrace, barbecue grills, and concierge services are also featured at the business-friendly Crown Hotel Lilongwe. Free self parking and valet parking are available.

This 3-star Lilongwe hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 42 guestrooms or units
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Business center (24 hours)
  • Conference center
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Concierge
  • Terrace
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Bellhop
  • No smoking on site
  • Water dispenser
  • Lockers available
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
Crown Hotel Lilongwe offers 42 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and safes. Rooms open to balconies or patios. Beds feature premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels.

Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers with rainfall showerheads, and complimentary toiletries. Business-friendly amenities include desks and complimentary newspapers. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and irons/ironing boards. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site
  • Free valet parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Fan
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 2 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 20 per person (one-way)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa. Cash is not accepted. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Up to 2 children 2 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.

Property is also known as

Crown Lilongwe
Crown Hotel Lilongwe Hotel
Crown Hotel Lilongwe Lilongwe
Crown Hotel Lilongwe Hotel Lilongwe

Frequently asked questions

How close is Crown Hotel Lilongwe to the airport?

Crown Hotel Lilongwe is 16.9 mi (23-min drive) away from the Lilongwe (LLW-Kamuzu Intl.) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Crown Hotel Lilongwe have an airport shuttle?

Crown Hotel Lilongwe offers an airport shuttle 24 hours a day, on request, for a charge of USD 20 per person, one-way.

Does Crown Hotel Lilongwe offer free breakfast?

Crown Hotel Lilongwe offers free continental breakfast every day from 6:00 AM to 10 AM.

Is there a casino at Crown Hotel Lilongwe?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Crown Hotel Lilongwe?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

Is there free parking at Crown Hotel Lilongwe?

This hotel offers free self parking and valet parking.

Does Crown Hotel Lilongwe have a pool?

Crown Hotel Lilongwe does not have a pool.

Does Crown Hotel Lilongwe have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Crown Hotel Lilongwe have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Crown Hotel Lilongwe to downtown Lilongwe?

Crown Hotel Lilongwe is 1.6 mi away from Lilongwe.

Crown Hotel Lilongwe Reviews

Reviews

5.6
Rating 10 - Excellent. 1 out of 15 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 15 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 15 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 15 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 15 reviews

5.8/10

Cleanliness

6.6/10

Staff & service

4.6/10

Amenities

5.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
WiFi was not working during our entire stay 🙄 breakfast is mediocre.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2019
Verified

4/10 Poor

Melanie

Disliked: Amenities
The only reason why I didn’t leave during my stay was because everything was paid in full, and I wasn’t in the mood to deal with the refund issues. During our entire stay the WiFi was not working...and when we asked it was always “they are working on fixing it.” Some of the staff need more training in customer service.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
DO NOT STAY AT THIS HOTEL!!!!! Staff couldn’t care less. Hotel was full of prostitutes so we asked to terminate our reservation and cut our stay short. I gave 48 hours notice that we were leaving. Hotel has refused to refund the rest of my stay, costing me over $750. I spent a month trying to get the money back. Owner eventually said he would refund after I involved a local community member, but I never received the refund.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff is kind, it’s close to shoppin Mall and sososo bus terminal. The bed is big, room is clean. I wanted to go early morning to Mzuzu, but I didn’t catch taxi, but the staff bring my bag to bus terminal by walk as same price. I misunderstood with Clown lodge, it’s seems different accommodation, should be careful especially arriving at night time. The pot didn’t work, a bit loudly music neighbor on weekend.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019
Verified

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Crown hotel is located strategically in heart of the business district of the town. The staff are excellent and hospitable people. The building and the facilities require overhauling and regular maintenance. I battled with mosquitoes, ants, and cockroaches throughout the stay. They however provided mosquitoe net for me to sleep in. There is a restaurant with limited choice of menu especially for international guests. Breakfast was average but they need to upgrade their cooking skills. The eggs! There is no bar for relaxation in the evening which makes life boring. Overall, I'll rate my stay average.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2019
Verified

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
Room clean and bathroom clean but fittings all rather “tired”. Staff very pleasant and helpful so ok value for money
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2018
Verified

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Uncomfortable place

I came back after one day as per my booking. I had left a piece of luggage for storage and I received it back without any problem. Staff polite but as in my stay 2 days earlier, the air-con did not work. At least this time, I was informed at check-in there was a problem with the air-con and a big fan had been provided. Interestingly, two days earlier when I had complained to the duty manager there were so many problems, he promised me a good room when I come back. I said "I'll believe it when I see it". Unfortunately, I was right to be skeptical about his "promise". Clearly there are many rooms with defective air-con or they have no understanding of customer service or just do not care behind the polite talk and smiles..
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018
Verified

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Hardly anything functional

This was a terrible stay. The air-con was at 25C and could not be adjusted - it did not recognise remote control and could not be adjusted manually. I called reception at 8 pm and again at 8.15 pm but the person who was supposed to attend to it did not. I fell asleep and woke up at 11 pm with noise in the corridor and feeling hot. Someone came and tried a couple of remotes and said they do not work. The TV remote control did not work There was a fridge but it did not work. Could connect on wifi but so slow it was useless I was on the 1st floor and there were many people talking in the corridor around 11 pm. Not sure how often this happens - it was a Sunday night. In the early hours, someone knocked on my door several times and when I opened the door, he apologised for mistaking rooms. There were a few insects in the bathroom. There were mosquitoes in the room but a bednet was provided. At one point, for about 15 minutes, electricity went off and it was dark for a while. There was also a problem with the toilet flush with water continuously flowing from the tank to the bowl. At 11.30pm after complaining, the dutty manager offered to move me to another room but I refused as it did not want to repack and re-unpack everything at this time. I requested a fan which was provided. It is not unusual that 1 or 2 things do not work but here there were only one or two things which were OK like hot water! It was within walking distance of a shopping centre, supermarkets,etc
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018
Verified

8/10 Good

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good room, WiFi and breakfast

Great location walking distance from ShopRite grocery store, mini shopping mall with plenty of restaurants. The hotel is 5 minute walk to Coffee Hill Spa. The room was spacious and had a balcony, stong wifi in room, cable TV, air conditioning, refrigerator. Shower had rainfall showerhead. The restaurant serves great breakfast. I did not try other meals or their travel service.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2018
Verified

8/10 Good

Karl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Friendly safe but a bit run downed but for that price hard to find any better in Lilongwe
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2018
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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Stayed 3 nights in May 2018
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019
Verified

4/10 Poor

Corneliu

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2018
Verified

8/10 Good

Frost

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2018