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Hotel Franco

4.0 star property
Beaux Arts hotel connected to a shopping centre in Yaoundé with free valet parking
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
December 2024
January 2025

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Outdoor pool, pool loungers
Exterior
Deluxe Double Room
Exterior
Senior Studio | Living area

Reviews

6.4 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Bar
    Bar
  • Free airport shuttle
    Free airport shuttle
  • Pool
    Pool
  • Breakfast available
    Breakfast available
  • Room service
    Room service
  • Housekeeping
    Housekeeping
The price is AU$210
includes taxes & fees
26 Nov - 27 Nov

Room options

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Senior Studio

Senior Studio

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
HDTV
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
  • 80 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Economy Double Room Single Use

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
HDTV
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Bidet
Shower/bath combination
  • 24 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Large Single Bed

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Standard Double Room

Standard Double Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
HDTV
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
  • 42 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Suite | Living area

Suite

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
HDTV
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
  • 48 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Deluxe Double or Twin Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
HDTV
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Detached private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
  • 30 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Single Beds

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Deluxe Double Room

Deluxe Double Room

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
HDTV
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Shower/bath combination
  • 30 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

Map
Rue Onembele Nkou, Nlongkak, Yaoundé, 03336

What's nearby

  • Benedictine Museum of Mont-Febe - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Mvog-Betsi Zoo - 2 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Stade Omnisports - 3 min drive - 3.1 km
  • Palais des Congres de Yaounde - 4 min drive - 3.5 km
  • Embassy of the United States of America - 5 min drive - 3.7 km

Getting around

  • Yaounde (NSI-Nsimalen Intl.) - 41 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cozy Pool (Restaurant Francais) - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪The Famous - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪La Plaza - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Le Colisée - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪New Martino - ‬2 min drive

About this property

Hotel Franco

Upscale hotel connected to a shopping centre
Consider a stay at Hotel Franco and take advantage of a free return airport shuttle, a poolside bar and shopping on-site. The on-site restaurant, Nyanga, features international cuisine. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a coffee shop/cafe and dry cleaning/laundry services.
Additional perks include:
  • An outdoor pool with sunloungers
  • Free self-parking, valet parking and extended parking
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), a local area shuttle and multilingual staff
  • ATM/banking services, a 24-hour front desk and coffee/tea in reception
Room features
All 72 individually furnished rooms feature thoughtful touches such as premium bedding and laptop-friendly workspaces, in addition to amenities such as free WiFi and air conditioning.
Other amenities include:
  • Bidets, shower/bath combinations and free toiletries
  • HDTVs with satellite channels
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, electric kettles and daily housekeeping

Languages

English, French

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transport

  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
  • 24-hour free return airport shuttle
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Shopping centre shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free secured self parking on site
  • Free valet parking on site
  • Free extended parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 6:30 AM to 11 AM for a fee: USD 14 for adults and USD 8 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Nyanga

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Conference centre

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Pool loungers

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 1 building
  • 7 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Beaux Arts architecture
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: noon; check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport; to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 48 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are available for USD 20.0 per night

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: USD 6.50 per person, per night

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: from approximately USD 14 for adults and from USD 8 for children
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: USD 20.0 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a security system

We should mention

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property
Parking height restrictions apply

Property is also known as

Franco Hotel
Franco Yaounde
Hotel Franco
Hotel Franco Yaounde
Hotel Franco Hotel
Hotel Franco Yaoundé
Hotel Franco Hotel Yaoundé

Frequently asked questions

Does Hotel Franco have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Hotel Franco?

As of 24 Nov 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel Franco on 26 Nov 2024 start from AU$189.89, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Hotel Franco pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Hotel Franco?

Self-parking and valet parking are free at this property.

What time is check-in at Hotel Franco?

Check-in start time: noon; check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Hotel Franco?

Checkout is at noon.

Does Hotel Franco provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's a free airport shuttle.

Where is Hotel Franco located?

Located in the heart of Yaoundé, this hotel is 0.9 mi (1.5 km) from Benedictine Museum of Mont-Febe and within 3 miles (5 km) of National Museum of Yaounde and Musée d'Art Camerounais. Mvog-Betsi Zoo and Stade Omnisports are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Hotel Franco Reviews

Reviews

6.4
Rating 10 - Excellent. 5 out of 25 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 25 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 25 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 25 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 25 reviews" "

6.0/10

Cleanliness

6.2/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

5.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Timothy

Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Lydia

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

4/10 Poor

Leonce

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Major problem: dirty (brown!) water flowing in the sink and the shower. When reported to Hotel Management, they only said that “the hotel is not responsible”, that “I should just wait for the water to clear”. This happened 4 days out of my 9-day stay. Shocked and disappointed that the Hotel Management is not acknowledging the health risks for its customers. I sent an email to the owner, Mme Françoise Puene (Mamy) Nyanga. She did not respond. I would not go back to Hotel Franco Yaoundé or recommend the to anyone else. Nice staff. All around bad experience.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

2/10 Terrible

angela

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Never stay at hotel Franco
This hotel should be written off Hotels.com the staff are very bad and the reception for checking non professional the hotel payment was paid in full and they kept telling my boyfriend that they do not accept overseas payment online and yet hotel.com confirmed payment and the credit card showed full payment was debited. Yet they forced him to pay again so they have taken two payments for the reservation.. No hotel in the world would do that. Anyone who wants to consider going there we recommend do not.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2021

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2018

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2018

4/10 Poor

Annie, Washington, D.C.

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, ok wifi, awful food & customer service
The room was clean and the wifi worked occasionally, but the hotel staff customer services was awful. The bed was incredibly uncomfortable. The food was worse and you would be lucky to get instant coffee for breakfast. The hotel is far away from the main strip in Yaounde. I would not recommend this hotel to anyone: pay the extra dollars and stay at the Hilton.

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort
not a good veiw from window
Persons in restaurant could not speak english; pool was dirty.False advertisment 0 stating queen beds in each room - not so, We did not get what we paid for and was forced to pay $600.00 additional for stay.BAD policy.

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Good enough for Yaoune
This hotel is comfortable and adequate, but lacking in charm. The restaurant is a bit depressing, and the food hit or miss. Staff at the reception were very friendly and helpful.

6/10 Okay

Pierre Stéphane

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Problèmes de moustiques et de clims aunsi que de t
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Eric

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Adolfo Pedro

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Todo bien
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alexis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

ALAIN

Business traveller
Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mdeleine

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Hugues

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Agreable sejour
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alexis

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Antonio

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Prohibite
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Dominique

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
À consommer sans modération
Sejour tres agréable plein de promesses avec les perspectives que développent la nouvelle de management
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021

6/10 Okay

Claude

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Personnel peux accueillant
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2019

6/10 Okay

Carlos

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
4 Estrelas sofrível

6/10 Okay

Eric, Paris

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Pas mal, mais un problème avec la porte de ma suite. Du coup il fallait toujours demander à quelqu'un de venir m'ouvrir la porte de ma chambre.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2017

4/10 Poor

Barbara, Roma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Shampoo, phone e acqua calda
L'albergo è ben situato, ha delle camere di buona taglia, una colazione decente e il personale amabile, ma la delusione è legata a quelle tre parole. In due o tre occasioni è mancata l'acqua calda, l'hotel mette a disposizione unicamente saponette solide e solo dopo molte richieste mi ha procurato tre bustine di shampoo scadente. Invece nessuna richiesta è servita per avere un asciugacapelli durante tutto il soggiorno. Le quattro stelle non sono giustificate!
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2017

4/10 Poor

Simone

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Da evitare
La mia esperienza assolutamente negativa, prenotato per due notti con prenotazione confermata ma la camera non era disponibile, mi hanno spostato in una struttura di minor livello, no comment. Comunque a parte una signora che ha cercato di darci una mano direi che è stato tutto negativo, televisore che ho dovuto spegnere staccando la spina, gabinetto rotto che perdeva acqua, ho atteso un asciugamano per 45 min senza mai riceverlo, servizio lento e struttura vecchia e fatiscente che non rispecchia per nulla le 4 stelle dichiarate.