The Victoria Falls Hotel.

Established in 1904, The Victoria Falls Hotel remains the "grand old lady" of the Zambezi, offering an unapologetically Edwardian atmosphere just a ten-minute walk from the world’s largest curtain of falling water. The property captures a specific brand of nostalgia through its manicured lawns, lily ponds, and period-correct furnishings that recall a bygone era of travel. Guests can watch the mist rise from the gorge while taking high tea on Stanley’s Terrace or opt for the stiff-collared formality of the Livingstone Room. While the 161 rooms have been updated with modern essentials, the draw here is the historic architecture and the private path leading directly to the falls. It is a place of white-gloved service and sprawling verandas, where the thundering roar of the water serves as a constant backdrop to the otherwise quiet, lily-scented gardens.