Bintumani Hotel built in the 1980s for the hosting of the Summit of the Organisation of African Unity (OAU) with a five star status is back in business after undergoing massive renovation by Beijing Urban Construction Group (BUCG).
In an interview with the General Manager, David Zhang, disclosed that the BUCG has been running the hotel for several years now, pointing out that as a multi-purpose company, they renovated the hotel and they will be operating it.
He said the standard of the hotel after the renovation has reverted it its five star status with many facilities in place for guests to enjoy and live in comfort.
“We have invested $5m (five million dollars) in maintaining the standard and to keep it very competitive. The rooms are luxurious, spacious and furnished with high quality furniture. We want to make sure that our guests are satisfied whenever they decide to stay with us,” Mr. Zhang disclosed.
He explained that renovation works started on the hotel during the Ebola outbreak, when touristic visits were put on hold. He said the used the moment of lull to ensure that they achieve their target of a complete and successful architectural renovation work. However, the work planned to be completed in twelve moths ended eighteen months later. “This was because we wanted to ensure that a complete work was done,” Zhang maintained.
He revealed that the hotel has started receiving regular guests and that the hotel will be up and running in full after the President of Sierra Leone re-commissions later this February. He disclosed that this week the hotel is celebrating the Chinese New Year and hopes that before the end of the month, the hotel will be in full gear for business.
The Bintumani Hotel Mr. Zhang discloses, now has 166 well furnished and classic rooms including variety of suites. He also disclosed that the management has brought in a renowned Chinese Chef from China, with work experiences in large and famous hotels like Great Wall and Kunming hotels. He disclosed that the hotel has capacity and competence in preparing high quality continental, African and Chinese cuisines.
On the training of the staff, Mr. Zhang said they have undergone quality trainings for over six months and they are well prepared to meet the challenges. “We have also computerised the entire hotel and we hope this can help us minimise financial and other managerial challenges encountered in the past.
The Marketing Manager of the hotel, Eric Li said they are now prepared to give customers quality for their money and any customer that prefers to stay in their hotel will definitely receive the best hospitality they are expecting.
“All our rooms have a very unique and beautiful ocean view with fresh wind. We have one Presidential Suite, eight Executive Suites that go for $ 360 (three hundred and sixty US Dollars) per night, eight business suites for $ 460 (four hundred and sixty US Dollars) per night and five deluxe suites-the most expensive and go for $ 560 (five hundred and sixty US Dollars) per night. The normal standard rooms go for $ 200 (two hundred US Dollars) per night,” he explained.
Eric maintained that the standard of the hotel can be compared to any international brand, with assurance of standard customer care and service at all times. He informed about the Chinese and the continental restaurants including three VIP restaurants for personal use.
“The continental restaurant referred to as ‘Captain Restaurant’ has a new bar below for families to come to for drinks and recreation and for parties and other social merry-making. The swimming is up and running but not yet for public rental.
Eric Li averred that they are constructing a new gym as the old one would be used for other purposes like Karaoke. He said as soon as the President performs the opening ceremony, they will open to the public.
Tuesday February 09, 2016
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