Category: Rhodesia

Cecil Hotel

Umtali

Cecil Hotel was originally opened c.1890. In 1897 a new building was erected (as above) by Mssrs Snodgrass and Mitchell in preparation for the railway. The first Cecil Taxi, a 1929 Dodge, was used solely to go from the Cecil Hotel to the railway station and back. The hotel eventually became part of Miekle’s Associated Hotels.

In the 1950’s a third version of the hotel was built and in November, 1974, at a cost of $1.7m.

References

• www.rhodesianadvertisements.blogspot.com.au
• www.classiccarsinrhodesia.co.za
• Rhodesiana Vol. 21 (PDF)

Contributors

• Keith Brodovcky
• James Gavin
• Walter Herdzik

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Meikle’s Associated Hotels

Meikle’s Hotel was established in 1915.  It was the brainchild of Thomas Meikles who envisioned a commitment to the “highest possible standard of service and product” – something that has become enshrined in the Meikles culture.

Branches

• Cecil Hotel, Umtali
• Grand Hotel, Bulawayo
• Grand Hotel, Selukwe
• Hartley Hotel, Hartley
• Hotel Victoria, Victoria
• Meikle’s Hotel, Concession
• Meikle’s Hotel, Salisbury
• Midlands Hotel, Gwelo
• Royal Hotel, Umtali

Reference:

• www.meikles.com

Contributors

• James Gavin
• Walter Herdzik

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