Le Grand Mellis Hôtel & Spa Resort  

In the heart of Antananarivo, steps from Independence Avenue and minutes from Is'Art Galerie, Analakely Market, Faravohitra Church and Ambohitsorohitra Palace. Roughly a 30-minute drive from the airport, this central hotel puts shops, restaurants and city sights right outside your door.

Recently renovated to European 4-star standards, the hotel offers 53 individually decorated, air-conditioned rooms and suites. Expect minibars, flat-screen TVs, safes, desks, electric kettles and hair dryers, plus thoughtful toiletries—simple comfort with a polished, city-center vibe.

Soak in a heated outdoor pool, keep fit in the health club, or melt stress away in the full-service spa with steam room/hammam and two massage cabins. The property also features a casino, two bars and a café for light bites—wake up to city-center mornings and unwind with a nightcap.

Business travelers get a dedicated business center, meeting facilities, an executive floor and a banquet hall. Complimentary wireless internet, concierge services, dry cleaning and on-site parking keep work trips smooth; roundtrip airport shuttle is available for a surcharge.

Dine at Le Paris-Delhi for international fare with Indian and European dishes, sip cocktails in the bar/lounge or grab a snack in the café. Daily buffet breakfasts are served and room service is available during limited hours.