Best Hotels near PLACE DE L＇INDEPENDANCE, Porto Novo

Higher end prices for Benin, lower end quality for what you pay. Good service overall in spite of language barrier.Air conditioning in room barely got the room cool, no matter what level you turned on fan level. At least once or twice a week, no towels left to shower, and being in Central Africa, with the heat, you would think they would provide ample towels. No, and the quality of them is horrid, and they don’t launder them with enough detergent, so you can smell the stench of the last use though they were laundered. Yet this place has doubled in price since it opened? A soda costs four times what it does at a store. The quality of food is good overall, though their menu lacks variety. They do have a “buffet” almost nightly, but usually costing about $30 which is obscene. Again, simply put, they would like to tout themselves as a four or five star hotel, and make you pay as such, but give you merely 3 star at best rooms, amenities, and ambiance.

I highly recommend that all Africans throughout the diaspora visit Benin Republic for historical purposes. When you plan your trip, you must stay at the Benin Royal Hotel. I will begin with the lovely people who work there. They are so kind and gracious. They make you feel like a special and honored guest. My husband and I visited and were treated like royalty by the front desk staff, the people who serve your food, the chef, the housekeeping staff, and the breakfast team. If you need anything, just ask for it. Remember that you are visiting a very hot climate, so things need frequent repair. Just bring it to the attention of the staff, and someone will ring your bell in moments to attend to the problem. The team wants to make sure you have a wonderful time. In fact, as we were checking out, the management noticed us struggling with our luggage, and dropped everything to help us down the stairs-she was dressed up for a function and he was wearing a suit-but they didn't hesitate! The place is so beautiful that during our week there, they hosted several meetings and conferences, a photo shoot, and a wedding. The location is nicely situated, and you can walk outside and get a taxi or a moped anywhere. The shuttle is complimentary, and so is the delicious, breakfast buffet. The outdoor restaurant has a beautiful view and wonderful, fresh food. The hotel can connect you with a driver-ask for Mr. Abou. Mr. Abou is a safe and effective driver, with a nice car that he keeps clean and has working a/c. Additionally, he is friendly and personable and has deep roots in the region. He knows his way around and knows the best places to see. To sum it up-come to Benin Republic and stay at the Benin Royal Hotel!

I returned again for a stay at Noah Garden on a return trip to Cotonou. I had a few days to relax before heading back to the US after 5 weeks in Coastal West Africa. Noah Garden has become a regular place to stay at some point during my visits to Benin. I will usually either start or end, or stay at both ends of my trips to West Africa. The rooms are clean and comfortable. The restaurant is very good with great service from the ladies at both breakfast and dinner.