There are lots of reasons for not staying in hotels owned by large international chains in Pakistan, but the very best reason is the existence of the Avari hotels. The Avari Karachi (like its sister hotel in Lahore) is secure, friendly, comfortable and thoughtful in all that it does.

Delightful staff and a management team that not only cares about the guests' comforts, but does not seek to squeeze every additional penny from that guest for all the thoughtful services provided. Great restaurants, great service and a great hotel. I cannot recommend it highly enough.

Short stay (two days), but had a nice stay.

Restuarants were good and the staff nice.

Security was adequate but not great with western guests able to bypass all of the security measures and the exit gates continously left open.

I work for very large USA Company that manufactures commercial jets, I am sure you can figure out who I work for. I have traveled to Karachi approx 7- 8 times in the last two years, of which I have stayed at the Sheraton one time and the other times at the Avari Towers. I would like to share several reasons why I prefer the Avari Towers, Security #1; this hotel is preferred by our security group because of the excellent security the hotel provides. #2. The Hotel GM is a Westerner, who is committed to ensure your stay at the Avari Towers is clean, comfortable and pleasant. # 3. Staff- I can't say enough about the hotel staff; they are remarkable! The staff personnel knows your name and are very committed to providing excellent customer service at all times. # 4- Rooms- The rooms have been upgraded and are very modern in USA standards, the rooms are quiet, comfortable and very clean, I might also add free Wi-Fi is also included; the rooms also have flat screen TV’s (they are plenty of channels in English ). # 5. Restaurants- The Avari Towers has a wide variety of restaurants that I am sure will meet your needs and and are very good! To end my review, I can honestly say you will not be disappointed! Excellent Choice! Thank you LM

Imagine arriving in Pakistan at 10pm and having nobody there to meet you. Imagine spending an hour trying to contact the hotel where you made a reservation and then being told they had no record of you. It happens, and then you never stay there again.
Next time book the Sheraton