Name: Novotel Dakar
Address: Dakar, SN
Price range: From $205

Novotel Dakar, DakarNovotel Dakar in Dakar, Senegal has a corrected score of 3.2 ± 0.6 (thin evidence, no platform scores), ranked 8 of 15 hotels we score in Dakar. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 4.1 before correction. Rooms from about $205 a night (cached, not a live quote).Novotel Dakar is a 4-star hotel situated in the Central Business District. It sits within walking distance of Independence Square and the oceanfront. The property provides 241 contemporary rooms featuring air conditioning, flat-screen TVs, and free Wi-Fi. Facilities include an outdoor swimming pool, a fitness centre, a tennis court, and 11 meeting rooms. Guests can access the beach or use the on-site restaurant for breakfast. This hotel suits business travellers and families, as rooms can accommodate children with sofa beds. While the location is central, some parts of the property show signs of wear and require renovation.What stands out

Clean contemporary rooms

Varied breakfast buffet

Central business district location

On-site tennis court

Watch out for

Slow check-in process

Rooms need renovation

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