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Flashman's Hotel
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Flashman's Hotel is a historic hotel on The Mall in Rawalpindi, Pakistan. It was founded in 1888 and has a British barracks-style design with interior woodwork. The single-story building sits on a 9.34-acre plot and includes a main hall, 73 family suites, executive lodges, and a pool area.
Don't miss
- British barracks-style architecture with Indian and English design elements
- Interior woodwork reflecting the colonial era
- Pool area adjacent to the family suites
- Historic guest list including Muhammad Ali Jinnah, Liaquat Ali Khan, and Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto
- Site of cabinet meetings during President Ayub Khan's term
Tickets & tours
Ways to visit Flashman's Hotel
You can visit on your own (Entry is paid). A tour adds transport and a guide, or combines nearby sights into one day.
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Know before you go
- Government-run hotel centrally located on The Mall in Rawalpindi.
- Named after Harry Flashman, the anti-hero in novels by George Macdonald Fraser.
A bit of history
Flashman's Hotel was founded in 1888 by Charles Thomas Flashman. In 1917, ownership transferred to the Associated Hotels of India, led by Mohan Singh Oberoi. After the 1965 Indo-Pakistani War, the Pakistani government designated it an enemy asset, and it was later overseen by the Pakistan Tourism Development Corporation (PTDC) from 1976. As of 1999, it remained under PTDC while other hotels were privatized.
Common questions
Who has stayed at Flashman's Hotel historically?
It was frequented by British Army Northern Command personnel and hosted leaders like Muhammad Ali Jinnah, Liaquat Ali Khan, and Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto.
What is the architectural style of the hotel?
The building reflects a British barracks-style design with interior woodwork, combining Indian and English architectural traditions.
How large is the hotel property?
It occupies a 9.34-acre plot.
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