Radisson Hotel Dakar Diamniadio is an international-brand hotel in Diamniadio, a newer district outside central Dakar, and it is a different kind of base from the Plateau and Almadies hotels elsewhere in this market. It is best for travellers who want modern, brand-standard rooms and who are comfortable travelling into the city for sightseeing. Because exact facilities, room types and journey times vary, use the details and the map shown when you book to confirm that the position suits your plans. Hotels of this kind normally offer air-conditioned rooms, a staffed front desk, one or more restaurants, and often a pool, fitness area and meeting space. What is available, and at what hours, depends on the hotel and the season, so check when you book if a facility matters to you. Breakfast, parking and airport transfers can differ between rates, so read the inclusions and cancellation terms before you pay. The main thing to understand is distance. Diamniadio is outside the city centre, and journey times to the Plateau, Gorée ferry terminal, the Museum of Black Civilisations and the Corniche depend heavily on traffic, which can be slow at peak hours. Allow generous margins for any tour with a fixed start time, such as the Gorée Island heritage tour, and ask the hotel or your tour operator about the best departure time.
On the other hand, a base here can suit travellers whose plans lie away from the central peninsula. Day trips to the Petite Cote, Lac Rose, the Bandia reserve and the Sine-Saloum Delta head east or south from the city, and a hotel on this side can shorten the start of those journeys. A private driver is the usual way to cover them, and the hotel's front desk can often suggest one.
Business travellers may also find the location useful if their meetings are in the newer districts, and conference-style hotels often have event space. If you are visiting for work, ask about meeting rooms, transfers and late check-out, and confirm them before you book.
Compare this hotel with the options in the Plateau and Almadies on price, convenience and atmosphere. A Plateau hotel puts you close to the historic sights; an Almadies hotel gives you the coast; a Diamniadio hotel gives you modern comfort and an easier start for eastbound trips. Read the rate conditions, check the total price including taxes and charges, and look at recent guest comments for the room type you want. Conditions can change, so check your government's current travel advice and confirm that tours are running before you go.
Radisson Hotel Dakar Diamniadio is a sensible choice for travellers who value modern standards and are happy to use a driver for city sightseeing. Compare dates and rates and book the room that suits your plans.
Why stay here
- ✓Diamniadio location
- ✓International-brand standards
- ✓Room types to compare when you book
- ✓Restaurant and bar options (check when you book)
- ✓Pool or fitness facilities (check when you book)
- ✓Meeting and event space (check when you book)
- ✓Cancellation terms vary by rate
- ✓Check what your rate includes
Good questions
Is it in central Dakar?+
No. It is in Diamniadio, outside the city centre. Check the map and journey times when you book.
Is it good for day trips?+
It can suit trips east and south of the city. For central sights, plan on a driver and allow for traffic.
Is breakfast included?+
It depends on the rate you choose, so check the inclusions before you pay.
