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Five-star G-5, Khayaban-e-Suhrwardy, Islamabad

Islamabad Serena Hotel

Moorish courtyards, terraces and fourteen acres of gardens in G-5, a short drive from the diplomatic enclave. In April 2026 it hosted the talks between the United States and Iran.

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Rooms
336 rooms and 52 suites
Opened
2002
Grounds
14 acres of gardens
From the airport
About 45 minutes from ISB, our estimate

The hotel

Gardens between the hills and the lake.

The Serena opened in 2002, built by the Aga Khan Fund for Economic Development on Khayaban-e-Suhrwardy, across the road from the Convention Centre and close to the diplomatic enclave. The design follows classical Moorish lines: open-air terraces, pavilions and courtyards, with furniture made by local craftsmen. Fourteen acres of gardens surround the buildings, with the Margalla Hills on one side and Rawal Lake on the other.

Gulf News calls it discreet and secure, a hotel suited to sensitive meetings. In April 2026 the conference rooms held about twenty-one hours of talks between US Vice President JD Vance and Iran's parliamentary speaker, Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf. The hotel is a member of the Leading Hotels of the World. Its largest room, the Presidential Suite, measures about 197 square metres.

  • The gardens Fourteen acres of lawns, courtyards and shaded terraces, which the hotel says have won awards.
  • Maisha Spa The spa and health club, which the hotel calls the only multi-award-winning spa in Pakistan.
  • Six restaurants From Pakistani fine dining at Dawat to barbecue outdoors at Baradari and South-East Asian cooking at Wild Rice.

Rooms & suites

Rooms, club floors and a presidential suite.

Three hundred and thirty-six rooms and fifty-two suites, with interconnecting rooms for families.

  • Rooms Deluxe, Premier and Executive Three categories of room, each with a choice of king or twin beds.
  • Club Royal Club Room A king bed, lounge access and late check-out until 4 pm.
  • Top suite Presidential Suite About 197 square metres, with an airport transfer included.

Dining

Pakistani tables and a patisserie.

Restaurants as listed by the hotel. No restaurant guide covers Islamabad. Shown for information.

  • Dawat Pakistani Fine dining, dinner only
  • Baradari Pakistani barbecue Tables outdoors
  • Zamana International All day, buffet and à la carte
  • Al Maghreb Middle Eastern In the hotel
  • Wild Rice South-East Asian Dinner daily
  • Rakaposhi Patisserie and café From 8 am to 11 pm

Recognition

Memberships.

  • The Leading Hotels of the World Member

Good to know

Before you go.

  • Children Interconnecting rooms are available. Guests under 14 may not use the club lounges.
  • Security During the talks of April 2026, entry was limited to guests with reservations. Similar controls may apply during official events.

Getting there

Flying to Islamabad.

Islamabad International, near Fateh Jang, is about 25 kilometres south-west of the city; allow forty to fifty minutes by road to G-5, our estimate. Private jets of any size use the same airport.

Business & First Class Scheduled flights PIA flies from here to London Heathrow, Manchester and Paris, and British Airways to London Gatwick. Emirates, Qatar Airways and Turkish Airlines connect through Dubai, Doha and Istanbul. Request a fare Private Jet Private flights Private jets of any size can use the runways. We arrange handling, landing permission and onward flights north to Skardu or Gilgit. Request a jet
Approximate flying time by midsize jet to Islamabad
  • Dubai 2 h 50
  • Abu Dhabi 3 h 00
  • Doha 3 h 15
  • Istanbul 5 h 30
  • London 8 h 20 long-range jet

Questions

What guests ask first.

When did the Islamabad Serena Hotel open?
In 2002. It was built by the Aga Khan Fund for Economic Development and is run by Serena Hotels.
Does the Islamabad Serena Hotel have MICHELIN Keys?
No. The MICHELIN Guide does not cover Pakistan.
How far is the Serena from Islamabad airport?
About forty to fifty minutes by car, our estimate. The Presidential Suite includes an airport transfer.
Can SkyCourtage arrange the flight to Islamabad?
Yes. We arrange Business and First Class seats on scheduled airlines and private jet charter to Islamabad, with one final price, our margin included. The hotel is booked with the hotel or through our booking partner.

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Staying at Islamabad Serena Hotel?

Book the room, then the flight.

Rates and availability come from the hotel itself. For the journey to Islamabad, a Business or First Class seat or an aircraft of your own: tell us the date and we come back with one final price, our margin included.

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