The Palms by Eagles Airport City is a practical airport-area hotel with more space than most and a handy free shuttle. It sits in the Airport Residential Area on Plot 19 and 20, with 170 rooms, and was formerly a Holiday Inn. The booking page gives it a 4.5-star property class and a guest rating of 8.0 out of 10 from 70 reviews. There is an outdoor pool, a restaurant, a coffee shop and a bar, a gym, free parking, a free round-trip airport shuttle and free in-room Wi-Fi. A 24-hour front desk, luggage storage, laundry and coworking spaces make it useful for business trips and short stops, and the airport is about two minutes away by car.
Location and getting around
The hotel is in one of Accra's calmer districts, close to Marina Mall, which is about a four-minute walk, and about three minutes by car from Accra Mall. The United States Embassy is five minutes by car, El Wak Stadium two and Labadi Beach about ten. The W.E.B. Du Bois Centre and other embassies lie within a few miles. For the independence sights and markets in the centre, plan on a ride-hail taxi and allow for traffic.
The rooms
The hotel offers Junior Double rooms of about 484 square feet with a queen bed, which sleep three, and larger Club Double rooms of about 700 square feet. Rooms come with premium bedding, large televisions, rainfall showers and a coffee and tea maker. The space is generous for the price, and the larger Club rooms work well for families.
Who it suits
Travellers with early or late flights, business guests and anyone who wants a quiet base with a pool and parking. It is not a destination hotel, so choose it for convenience rather than atmosphere.
Good to know
Check-in is from 3pm and check-out is at 11am. Reviewers have mixed views of the gym and the Wi-Fi speeds, so do not rely on them for heavy work. A buffet breakfast is mentioned in guest reviews, so confirm what your rate includes. Ask the front desk to arrange early transport for the Cape Coast and Kakum day trip.
Making the most of the stay
The free shuttle and the very short drive make this a low-stress choice for an early flight, and the pool offers a place to unwind after a long journey. The nearby mall has restaurants and shops, so you can find dinner and supplies without a long ride. Because the hotel is spacious and relatively quiet, it suits guests who want to rest between excursions, and the front desk can usually arrange drivers for city tours and day trips if you ask a day ahead.
Why stay here
- ✓Outdoor pool
- ✓Restaurant, cafe and bar
- ✓Gym
- ✓Free airport shuttle
- ✓Free parking
- ✓Free Wi-Fi
- ✓24-hour front desk
- ✓Meeting rooms and coworking
Good questions
Does the hotel offer an airport shuttle?+
Yes, it offers a free round-trip shuttle, and the airport is about two minutes away by car.
What is nearby?+
Marina Mall is a four-minute walk, Accra Mall three minutes by car and Labadi Beach about ten minutes by car.
Is the hotel good for families?+
Yes. It has an outdoor pool and spacious rooms that sleep three, and the larger Club rooms give extra space.
