Corinthia Hotel Khartoum in Sudan (Photo: Emily O'Dell)
Every time I drove by the Corinthia Hotel Khartoum this winter in Sudan, I couldn’t help but stare–its unusual shape was so different from the other hotels in Khartoum. Because the funds for the construction of this five-star hotel came from Libya, the hotel is often referred to as Qaddafi’s Egg or Qaddafi’s Ball. Situated in the middle of Khartoum’s commercial center (where the Blue Nile and White Nile meet), it was designed to resemble a ship’s sail–and it offers panoramic views of Khartoum. Despite its popularity and opulence, I won’t stay anywhere in Khartoum except my favorite hotel in Sudan–a true home away from home–which has a more modest feel and facade…
