The Pride Hotel, part of Africa’s Protea Hotel Group, is the chain’s 11th hotel property in the country. To be housed in an 80,000 square meters, NAD2 billion ($193.5 million) Freedom Plaza complex – the largest and first of its kind mixed-development space in Namibia – the 3,400 square meters hotel is currently under construction at the entrance of the plaza.
The design of the hotel will be built on the lines of luxury boutique hotels in Europe and America, and features 125 luxury rooms, a presidential suite, a dining area, casino and a health spa.
In tune with the latest eco-friendly hotels, it will include green roofs, solar panels and solar control. The hotel will use intelligent lighting, thermal and colored glass and explore the use of evaporative cooling for passive cooling.
The location of the plaza is convenient as it is close to several landmarks including the Supreme Court, the Bank of Namibia, the Zoo Park and Windhoek City Council.
The United Africa Group owns 50% of the Freedom Plaza mega development project, while the remaining 50% is owned by Redefine Income Fund a major property firm. Located close to the Hosea Kutako International Airport, Freedom Plaza will contain two residential apartment blocks with penthouses, 180 spacious lofts and 8,000 square meters of retail area, four premium-grade office towers stretching 35,000 square meters and a parking space for 2,000 cars. One-third of the plaza will include tourist and community facilities including a major bus terminus.
Established in 1984, Protea Hotel Group is one of the biggest hotel groups in Africa with over 100 hospitality properties in Africa and four in Dubai.
