Hotels
We will be pleased to assist you to planning your trip to Bamako. We have put together a list of good hotels in Bamako. We have reserved rooms in these hotels and negotiated excellent rates for our participants which are far lower than those advertised. In putting together this list, we have tried to find a range of options from deluxe hotels to more affordable options. Once you have registered for the conference, we will send you further information on prices.
HOTEL SALAM *****
The Hotel Salam is the closest hotel to the Centre International de Conférence de Bamako where the event is taking place. In fact, guests who stay at this hotel can walk directly from the hotel to the Centre in approximately five minutes. The Hotel Salam has 118 rooms and 7 suites, 2 restaurants, a snack bar, business lounge, internet café, shops, swimming pool, tennis courts and a gym.
LAICO l'Amitie Hotel*****
LAICO l'Amitie Hotel is a modern, 16-floor hotel centrally situated alongside the River Niger and the National Museum of Mali .The 191 guestrooms feature African-influenced contemporary decor in chocolate and cream tones with wooden furnishings. All open onto balconies with river or pool views and come equipped with satellite television, dial- up Internet connections, minibars and safes. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, makeup mirrors and telephones. Located about 15 minutes drive from the venue but can take longer in rush hour periods.
RADISSON SAS Hotel*****
The Radisson SAS Hotel, Bamako offers a restful and luxurious oasis away from the bustling city centre of Bamako. The hotel is enviably located in the newly developed district of ACI 2000, just west of the city centre and home to the government's Administrative City. With beautifully-equipped guest rooms, a gourmet restaurant and a world-class fitness centre , the hotel is bringing an unsurpassed level of luxury to one of Africa's fastest growing cities, Bamako.
Laico El Farouk Hotel*****
In the Republic of Mali in West Africa, the former Kempinski Hotel El Farouk is the first international five star hotel in Bamako. Located on the banks of the Niger River, in the heart of the capital and just steps from the famous 'Les Martyrs' bridge, the Laico Hotel El Farouk is the first address for business travellers. 90 modern rooms and suites each offer direct views of the Niger and free high speed internet access is available in all rooms.
GRAND HOTEL****
The Grand Hotel is located in the centre of downtown and is about fifteen minutes away by car from the Centre International de Conférence de Bamako, however expect a half an hour commute during rush hour periods. This hotel has been newly refurbished and is in excellent condition. It is more intimate than a number of Bamako’s four star hotels with 73 rooms and 4 suites.
HOTEL NORD SUD***
The Hotel Nord Sud is located a convenient five minutes away by taxi from the Centre International de Conférence de Bamako. The Hotel Nord Sud is a comfortable and bustling hotel, without all the amenities of other two hotels. It is an ideal place to stay if you are on a business trip, it has 54 rooms and 4 suites, a restaurant and bar, business centre and swimming pool.
HOTEL MIRABEAU***
The Hotel Mirabeau is a comfortable and very popular hotel. It has 36 air-conditioned rooms with en suite bathrooms. All rooms come fully equipped with internet and satellite television. It has a swimming pool and a large garden. The hotel is about 20 minutes by car to the Centre International de Conférence de Bamako during peak traffic periods.
HOTEL RESIDENCE BOUNA**
A comfortable hotel situated about 10 minutes drive from the Centre International de Conférence de Bamako with 32 air conditioned rooms, a bar and a restaurant.