Central Hotel Tana is in the Tsaralalana district of Antananarivo, close to the city's main avenue and markets. It has 50 rooms, including single, double, twin and triple rooms and a two-bedroom suite. A free breakfast buffet is included, as are free valet parking and free in-room WiFi. Other facilities include a rooftop terrace, a cafe, a garden, an on-site restaurant called Le Vertigo, laundry, a concierge and a 24-hour front desk. The location is the main selling point, with Independence Avenue about three minutes away on foot and Analakely Market around six minutes. It suits budget travellers, solo visitors and anyone who needs a convenient base before or after a long road trip or flight, and who prefers to spend their money on tours.
Location and getting around
Independence Avenue is about three minutes on foot and Analakely Market about six, with the Pirates Museum within five minutes and the Malagasy Cultural Center and a gallery within ten. Musee Andafivaratra is around fourteen minutes away, and Faravohitra Church about fifteen. The airport is roughly forty-two minutes by car, and a round-trip shuttle can be arranged for a modest per-person fee. For the Rova and out-of-town sights, hire a driver or join a tour.
Rooms and facilities
Rooms have air conditioning and free WiFi, and the property offers a safe at the front desk, laundry and business services. The rooftop terrace and the restaurant make it easy to eat in, and breakfast is included in the rate, which helps keep costs predictable. Free valet parking is a useful extra if you are driving, although most guests walk or take taxis.
Who it suits and good to know: the hotel is best for visitors who want a clean, central, value-oriented base rather than a resort experience. There is no swimming pool or spa, so it will not suit those who want facilities. Ask for a room away from the street if noise matters.
The rainy season begins around November, so expect showers, and note that traffic can slow transfers to the airport, so allow extra time. If you are travelling with a lot of luggage for a circuit, ask whether the hotel can store bags while you are away.
Why stay here
- ✓Free breakfast buffet
- ✓Rooftop terrace
- ✓On-site restaurant Le Vertigo
- ✓Cafe and garden
- ✓Free in-room WiFi
- ✓Free valet parking
- ✓Air conditioning
- ✓24-hour front desk
Good questions
Where is Central Hotel Tana?+
In the Tsaralalana district of Antananarivo. Independence Avenue is about three minutes away on foot.
Is breakfast included?+
Yes, a free breakfast buffet is included in the rate.
Is there an airport shuttle?+
A round-trip shuttle is available for a per-person fee. The airport is about forty-two minutes away by car.
