Novotel Madagascar, AntananarivoNovotel Madagascar in Antananarivo, Madagascar has a corrected score of 3.5 ± 0.2 (fair evidence, 3 of 4 platforms), ranked 3 of 8 hotels we score in Antananarivo. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 3.6 before correction: Booking.com 3.7, Tripadvisor 4.1, Agoda 3.1. Rooms from about $190 a night (cached, not a live quote).Novotel Madagascar is a five-star hotel situated in central Antananarivo. It offers 180 rooms, including high-tech suites with panoramic views. The property caters to business travellers and event organisers, featuring facilities that host up to 800 guests. On-site amenities include two swimming pools, a spa with a sauna and hot tub, a gym, and massage services. Guests can dine at Le Teppanyaki restaurant or the Trio Bar. The hotel is located near local markets, the Soarano Station, and a convention centre. While the rooms and facilities are modern, the elevators can be unreliable at times.What stands out

Central location near markets

Extensive spa and wellness facilities

Large event and convention spaces

Two swimming pools

Watch out for

Unreliable elevators

Expensive food and drink

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