Flashman's Hotel is a historic hotel situated on The Mall in Rawalpindi.
| Flashman's Hotel | |
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| General information | |
| Location | Rawalpindi, Punjab, Pakistan |
| Address | The Mall, Rawalpindi |
| Coordinates | 33°35′31″N 73°03′13″E / 33.591937°N 73.053631°E |
| Opening | 1888 |
| Owner | Associated Hotels of India (1917–1965) West Pakistan Enemy Property Board Pakistan Tourism Development Corporation (1976–present) |
| Management | Pakistan Tourism Development Corporation |
| Design and construction | |
| Developer | Charles Thomas Flashman |
History
editFlashman's Hotel was founded in 1888 by Charles Thomas Flashman.[1][2]
In 1917, the ownership of the property was transferred to the Associated Hotels of India, led by Mohan Singh Oberoi.[1]
By 1961, after the partition, it was managed by the Associated Hotels of Pakistan.[1] This venture also included Faletti's Hotel, Cecil Hotel, and Deans Hotel and involved stakeholders such as Associated Hotels of India and Oberoi Hotels.[1]
Following the Indo-Pakistani War of 1965, the Pakistani government designated properties of the Associated Hotels of Pakistan as enemy assets.[1] These properties were subsequently overseen by the West Pakistan Enemy Property Board.[1]
In 1976, the governance of Flashman's, along with Faletti's, Cecil, and Deans, was transferred to the Pakistan Tourism Development Corporation (PTDC).[1]
As of 1999, Flashman's remained under PTDC, while the other hotels were privatized.[1]
Guests
editHistorically, the hotel was frequented by personnel from the British Army's Northern Command.[1] It also hosted several notable leaders, including Muhammad Ali Jinnah, Liaquat Ali Khan and Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto.[1][3] It was also the location for cabinet meetings during President Ayub Khan's term.[1]
Architecture
editFlashman's Hotel occupies a 9.34-acre plot designated as Khasra No. 17 to 22.[1] The hotel's building reflects a British barracks-style design, evident in its interior woodwork.[1]
The single-story building is divided into a main hall section and another section with 73 family suites and executive lodges.[1] The design incorporates elements from both Indian and English architectural traditions, and there is a pool area adjacent to the family suites.[1]
References
edit- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o Yasin, Aamir (10 June 2018). "The history of Rawalpindi's first luxury hotel". DAWN.COM.
- ^ "Historical Flashman's Hotel to get makeover". The Express Tribune. 22 June 2021.
- ^ "راولپنڈی میں قائد اعظم کی قیام گاہ فلیش مینز ہوٹل خطرے میں". Independent Urdu. 18 June 2021.