Lunch experience at a Marriott Hotel

High-end cuisine is usually prepared by talented chefs. Hotel restaurants utilise seasonal and fresh ingredients. This implies that whatever you order, you can count on a tasty and filling meal. You can count on Marriott Hotels for this.

How it all started

Marriott International began as an A and W Root Beer franchise. This was in Washington, D.C., in May 1927. That is when founders J. Willard and Alice Sheets Marriott got their business started. Thirty years after, J.W. Marriott expanded into the lodging business.

In 1989, the Warsaw Marriott, the company’s 500th hotel, opened in Poland. It is the first western-managed hotel in Eastern Europe and the tallest hotel in Warsaw. Marriott International announced its collaboration with hotelier Ian Schrager. It then created EDITION Hotels, a new lifestyle luxury boutique hotel brand.

The brand’s first property opened in Waikiki, Hawaii, in 2010. Later on, Marriott International acquired Starwood Hotels and Resorts Worldwide. This made it the world’s largest hotel company.

Marriott International is at the top of the list. It has been the global leader for seven consecutive years. It is having 31 brands, 8,194 hotels, and over one and a half million rooms in 138 countries. It is the largest hotel chain in the world in 2023!

Experiences in such places often times leaves long-lasting memories. This was another food adventure trip. What is funny is that I went on my own to quench some food desire. I didn’t want home cooked food. I was in for a treat.

Which Marriott Hotel did you dine at?

I decided to do lunch at Protea Hotel in a town called Ndola. This hotel is a Marriott Hotel. I was there to see how they do their lunches. It was a delightful experience. As a Marriott Hotel, the service was top-notch. It created an inviting atmosphere for lunch. The tasteful display of the meal I chose was impressive. This hotel made my lunch outing a memorable and satisfying occasion.

The hotel is keep up to the standards so far. I had to check if the restrooms were as clean as should be. It is safe to say you could enjoy reading a magazine and sip on some soda whilst in there.

The colour theme of the hotel is rich. It has combination of brown, dark chocolate, and cream. Those are a good fit. This was a sophisticated tone. The hotel’s design was well executed by its designers. They must have put much thought into it. You will love the hospitable, aesthetic and pleasant atmosphere. This improved my eating experience in general.

I ordered some fries, a salad, and pork. My order sounds ordinary yet it was tasty. I choose to savour a beautiful blend of flavours for my lunch. The salad presented a cool blend of veggies. My order’s star was the delicate pork, which was cooked to a deliciously soft texture.

The mixture called “Rocky Shady” turned out to be a nice surprise. It was expertly prepared with the ideal ratio of ingredients. The drink’s flavours merged to create a pleasant combination. This drink’s mixology revealed the bartender’s skill. I must say the 45 minutes drive from where I was to this place was worthwhile.

The beauty about Africa is that you could have such a meal with a $20 on you. I could have had lunch elsewhere but once in a while, a little pampering does not hurt. The hotel has lovely accomodation and it was not necessary to spend time there.This will be an experience for another day. When you find yourself in this part of the country, do stop by even just for a dining moment like I did. You will get refreshed by the serene environment.