I've just had an email from someone who works here:
http://www.southtravels.com/africa/malawi/crestacrossroadshote/index.htmlIt is in Malawi and Wiki Travel sums it up thus: "Opened December 2004, this four-star hotel operated by a South African chain offers modern if somewhat uninspiring comfort. Pool, jacuzzi, gym, speedy wireless Internet and a shopping mall next door. Single/double from US$120/140." It doesn't mention anything about sherry on tap, Brummie chambermaids or random shootings by demented ex-wives, sadly.
I suspect the place was actually opened by Hugh Mortimer during his African Patrol days.
And here's the hotel's official site:
http://www.crossroadshotel.net/