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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 November, 2024 and December, 2024.
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December 2024

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Outdoor pool, pool loungers
Exterior
Deluxe Double Room
Lobby
Lobby

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

Explore the area

Map
Rue Onembele Nkou, Nlongkak, Yaoundé, 03336
  • Benedictine Museum of Mont-Febe
    17 min walk
  • Mvog-Betsi Zoo
    2 min drive
  • National Museum of Yaounde
    3 min drive
  • Yaounde (YAO)
    22 min drive

Room options

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Senior Studio

Senior Studio

Highlights

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

Economy Double Room Single Use

Highlights

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

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Standard Twin Room | Bathroom

Standard Twin Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
HDTV
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Shower/bath combination
Bidet
  • 44 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds

Deluxe Double or Twin Room

Highlights

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

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16 Nov - 17 Nov
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About the area

Yaoundé

Hotel Franco places you in the heart of Yaoundé, connected to a shopping centre and 1.5 km (0.9 mi) from Benedictine Museum of Mont-Febe. Highlights at this hotel include a restaurant, an outdoor swimming pool and free valet parking. .The restaurant, Nyanga, serves international cuisine. The hotel's own lounge bar and poolside bar are nice places to enjoy a drink. Business amenities include a conference centre and a business centre. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a coffee shop/cafe and a snack bar/deli. Buffet breakfast is available daily between 6:30 AM and 11 AM. There's also free extended parking, along with the convenience of a free airport shuttle. .With a stay at this 4-property class Yaoundé hotel, you'll be 2.9 km (1.8 mi) from National Museum of Yaounde and 3.2 km (2 mi) from Mvog-Betsi Zoo.

What's nearby

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

Getting around

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

Restaurants

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

About this property

Hotel Franco

Beaux Arts hotel connected to a shopping centre in Yaoundé with free valet parking
There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe and a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. You'll find a business centre on site.

Public spaces have free WiFi and wired Internet. An outdoor pool, barbecue grills, and multilingual staff are also featured at the business-friendly Hotel Franco. A roundtrip airport shuttle is free (available 24 hours). Self parking and valet parking are free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Beaux Arts Yaoundé hotel.

  • 1 building
  • 72 guestrooms or units
  • 7 levels
  • Deli
  • Umbrellas for the beach
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Conference centre
  • Business facilities
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Television in lobby
  • ATM
  • On-site shopping
  • Bellhop
  • Lift
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Bar by the pool
  • Dining venue
Hotel Franco offers 72 accommodations with a safe and free toiletries. Each accommodation is individually furnished. Beds feature premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit, bidets and toothbrushes and toothpaste.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and an iron/ironing board can be requested.

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

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Hotel Franco

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

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: USD 6.61 per person, per night

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • 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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a security system in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

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

What is the cancellation policy at Hotel Franco?

Hotel Franco offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Hotel Franco?

As of 2 Nov 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel Franco on 16 Nov 2024 start from AU$180.04, 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 parking available at Hotel Franco?

Yep, Hotel Franco has a free self car park, free valet parking and free extended parking.

Does Hotel Franco have a pool?

Hotel Franco has an outdoor pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying on a lounger and with a coldie from the bar.

What makes Hotel Franco a romantic place to stay?

A lounge bar, plus premium bedding in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Hotel Franco.

Does Hotel Franco serve breakfast?

Yeah, buffet brekkie is served daily between 6:30 AM and 11 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Hotel Franco?

Yep, there's a free airport shuttle that runs 24 hours a day.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Hotel Franco?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves international cuisine. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at Hotel Franco?

Check-in begins at noon. Check-out time is noon.

Are pets allowed at Hotel Franco?

No, pets and service animals are not allowed.

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.

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.