Hôtel Fleur de Lys Plateau

In Dakar's Plateau district, this 4-star city-center hotel sits within easy walking distance of the Presidential Palace, IFAN Museum of African Arts, Dakar Grand Mosque, Sandaga Market, La Galerie Antenna and the Cathedral of Our Lady of Victories.

The hotel has 80 warmly decorated, air-conditioned rooms with minibars, flat-screen TVs and satellite channels. Bathrooms feature showers, complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Rooms also include laptop-compatible safes, desks and daily housekeeping, with a rooftop terrace adding a touch of skyline flair.

Swim in indoor and outdoor pools or hit the health club for a workout. Take in views from the rooftop terrace or sip at the poolside bar and two lounges. The hotel offers concierge and tour-desk services, transfers and on-site parking.

A business center, four meeting rooms and a reception hall handle events and meetings. Complimentary Wi-Fi, a 24-hour front desk and laundry/dry-cleaning services keep business travelers moving.

Choose from three on-site restaurants, including Retro Jazz serving international cuisine. Enjoy a daily complimentary buffet breakfast, poolside drinks and limited-hour room service.