HotelChatter - mz http://www.hotelchatter.com/ Hotel Reviews, Hotel Ratings, Hotel Openings en-us Copyright 2008 - SFO Media 2012-02-14T06:32:02Z HotelChatter HotelChatter HotelChatter http://www.hotelchatter.com/images/hcwhite.jpg http://www.hotelchatter.com/ What's Remoter Than Being Remote? North Mozambique Hotels http://www.hotelchatter.com/story/2006/8/25/105738/104 <![CDATA[<p><img src="http://www.hotelchatter.com/files/3/mozambique.jpg" class="imgborder"><p> <p><p> Northern Mozambique is not a bastion of stylish accommodations, far from it, which is why Prince Harry and the rest of his jet-setting crew opt for the Bazaruto achipelago when they go island off Africa. However if you want something a bit more remote, where you might be able to experience a bit of cultural charm and not just isolated resortism, the somewhat dated but chill <a href="http://www.pembabeachresort.com/"><b>Pemba Beach Resort</b></a> might be a good fit. While the rooms are dated guests rave about the service and the open air restaurant &amp; pool. <p> If you are looking for something a touch newer, but still in the remote north, <a href="http://www.matemoresort.com/"><b>Matemo</b></a> may fit the bill. &nbsp;You will markj 2006-08-25T10:57:38-05:00 Uncool Uniforms: Hotel Polana http://www.hotelchatter.com/story/2006/5/11/0547/00613

We just hope all that "flair" is on his doorman's jacket because he wants it there and not because management at the Hotel Polana says so.

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]]> juliana 2006-05-11T09:00:02-05:00 Maputo's Grande Dame http://www.hotelchatter.com/story/2005/11/9/135535/169 <![CDATA[<img align="right" src="http://www.hotelchatter.com/files/2474/polana.jpg"><p>Tomorrow is Maputo Day, and for those geographically challenged Maputo is the capital of Mozambique. No where celebrates Maputo Day like the Grande Dame. <p> The colonial style <a href="http://www.polana-hotel.com"><b>Polana Hotel</b></a> takes you back to times before wireless (although there is free internet access), dining requires "smart casual dress", and when a room at the capital city's gem hotel was a mere $200 a night. <p> Guests will enjoy panoramic views of Maputo Bay. Maputo is a walkable city, and the hotel's location is great if you happen to lose your passport (close to the embassies), want to dine without being smart casual (near lots of great restaurants), or are doing business with the government (hopefully less sketchy GEM0330 2005-11-09T17:23:06-05:00 Search HotelChatter Search HotelChatter string http://www.hotelchatter.com/search/