Reconstruction of iconic Spinzar Hotel comes to an end

Kabul: The reconstruction of the iconic Spinzar Hotel in Kabul has finally come to an end after the ministry of commerce stumped up $12 million to restore the 47-year-old building.

The ministry started reconstruction work on the hotel one and a half years ago, bringing the capital’s landmark hotel up to three-star standard.
The minister for commerce and industries, Muhammad Amin Farhang, said the reconstruction of the hotel was a positive step, providing job opportunities for Kabulis.

Deputy Minister of commerce and industries, Mutasil Komaki, said: 'Now we can invite foreign guests, and we can serve them better.'

The hotel’s manager said the hotel, which was partially destroyed during Afghanistan’s various wars, currently makes an average of $100,000 in annual profit.

Muhammad Qurban Hakimyar said he hoped the hotel’s income would increase five-fold thanks to the restoration work.

Spinzar hotel was built 47 years ago in Kabul and was nationalized by the government during the presidency of Mohammad Daoud.