Hôtel Fleur de Lys Plateau is at 64 Rue Félix Faure in the Plateau, the colonial-era heart of Dakar. Its property page shows a property class of four, an outdoor pool with sun loungers and umbrellas, a poolside bar, several on-site restaurants, free Wi-Fi in rooms and some public areas and free valet parking. The big advantage is position, because the Plateau is where much of the city's walkable sightseeing is concentrated, which is rare in a sprawling capital that otherwise depends on taxis and traffic.
Location and getting around
The property page lists the Presidential Palace and the IFAN Museum of African Arts as six-minute walks, Place de l'Indépendance as eight minutes and Sandaga Market as nine, with the Dakar railway station about fifteen minutes on foot. The Grand Mosque is about twenty minutes on foot, and the cathedral and several galleries and museums are around ten minutes away.
The Gorée ferry terminal is also in this part of town, so the hotel is the easiest base for an island day trip. Blaise Diagne International Airport is about 49 minutes by car.
Rooms and facilities
Expect a mid- to upper-range hotel with an outdoor pool for cooling off after a hot day, a poolside bar and restaurants on site. The property page does not state clearly whether breakfast is included, and one guest review mentions that it was part of a rate of around one hundred dollars per night, so confirm when you book.
Who it suits
First-time visitors, history and culture fans and travellers who prefer to walk rather than depend on taxis. What to know: the Plateau is busy during working hours and quieter in the evenings, and some streets are noisy, so request a quiet room if you are a light sleeper. Beaches and the corniche resorts are a taxi ride away.
Why stay here
- ✓Outdoor pool with sun loungers
- ✓Poolside bar
- ✓On-site restaurants
- ✓Free valet parking
- ✓Free Wi-Fi in rooms
- ✓Central Plateau location
- ✓Walkable museums and markets
- ✓Easy access to the Gorée ferry area
Good questions
Is Fleur de Lys good for sightseeing on foot?+
Yes, the property page lists the IFAN museum, Place de l'Indépendance and Sandaga Market within about six to nine minutes' walk. It is the most walkable base in Dakar.
Is breakfast included?+
The page does not say clearly. One guest review mentions a rate with breakfast, so confirm your own rate.
Is there parking?+
Yes, free valet parking is on site according to the property page. Confirm availability when you arrive.
