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Reviews of The Swiss Hotel Freetown 4 stars

38 Spur Road, 101101 Freetown, Sierra Leone

#16 of 22 hotels in Freetown

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 48 hotel reviews

7.0

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    7.7

  • Comfort

    7.5

  • Location

    7.7

  • Facilities

    7.0

  • Staff

    8.5

  • Value for money

    6.9

  • Free WiFi

    7.7

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  • Reviewed: 30 November 2023

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 8 nights

    Just the shower power is very low. Another is OK

    Everyday, house keep is good. Loundry service price is very cheap but quarity is good.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 14 October 2023

    7.0
    Good, but mind their exchange rate tricks
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 4 nights

    At the end of my stay, the USD bill was re-calculated in local currency - subsequently this meant the total bill got up by 15%.

    The staff is friendly, the rooms and beds are good

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 29 August 2023

    7.0
    The staff were exceptionally nice and helpful.
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Executive Suite
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    No elevators

    The location was great. The gym was also nice with great equipment.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 10 August 2023

    8.0
    Enjoyed my stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The staff at the front desk was very warm and helpful. I was given a very comfortable and spacious room. Breakfast tastes good, options were ok but not so many options.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 14 May 2023

    8.0
    Great hotel, would stay again!
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Executive Suite
    • Stayed 9 nights

    The showers are very small (though management said they are actively redesigning the bathrooms). Room lighting was also on the low side, but with nice big balcony doors you can let natural light in. The fruit offered at breakfast could be more fresh...there is so much fresh fruit being sold on the streets!

    This was my second time in Freetown and this time I chose to stay at Swiss Hotel (a much better deal and hotel than New Brookfields Hotel). It is very safe, well decorated with character, staff are very friendly, responsive and accommodating. There is a nice outdoor pool and lounge area where you can dine or work outside underneath the patio. This was a nice little oasis in the busy city! Wifi was EXCELLENT in the bedrooms with no issues. Wifi in the lobby/restaurant was a bit slower. There's a backup generator that turns on fairly quickly when there are grid outages (not the hotel's fault). The restaurant has pretty good food too. I would highly recommend staying at Swiss Hotel.

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: 5 April 2023

    7.0
    Our saty was good.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Executive Suite
    • Stayed 3 nights

    The internet was horrible, the pool depth is not arrives properly.

    The meals were excellent.

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: 24 May 2022

    7.0
    Good to be back at the Swiss!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    i was tired so spent a lot of time in the room; so partly my fault that it did not get cleaned in between days. main showerhead in the bathroom was also broken

    Breakfast was good on both days. management also sorted the problem of me being unable to make the first of three nights with the minimum of fuss, cancelling and rebooking for 2 nights only,

    Stayed in May 2022

  • Reviewed: 18 May 2022

    8.0
    Great hotel in a great location
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Apartment
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    the location and the staff was friendly

    great property in a great location

    Stayed in April 2022

  • Reviewed: 2 May 2022

    8.0
    Thank you to all the staff from housekeeping, security, managers, kitchen staff, laundry staff thank
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Executive Suite
    • Stayed 16 nights

    I cannot not fault. Just continue with the great customer service you have.

    All the staff are professional polite and they go the extra mile to ensure your needs are met. I am currently staying in one of their studio apartment which is basically for me home away from home. I cannot fault anything but to say thank you to all the staff that has looked after me for my three weeks stay in freetown. Your customer service is excellent! Swiss hotel is definitely my choice of place to stay and would recommend. Value for money, great location, security excellent Wi-Fi good, 24 hour electricity, good water supply with excellent shower having a choice of warm shower. Both the local cuisine and Interntaional cuisine tastes excellent.

    Stayed in April 2022

  • Reviewed: 3 January 2022

    7.0
    enjoyable stay. would recommend for anyone looking to stay for work or easy access to the rest of Freetown.
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Apartment
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    shower was usable but leaking and no hot water.

    staff were friendly & straightforward. Good wifi and strong internet connection.

    Stayed in December 2021

  • Reviewed: 17 October 2021

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Executive Suite
    • Stayed 7 nights

    I booked excecutive suite, 60m2, but hotel room was normal size, so it was bit sad, but it is ok, because I stayed in the room only nights. Noise from streets was quite heavy until late night, so I dodnt sleep very well, but it is ok.

    Breakfast was ok. City is close to the hotel. Nice swimming pool area. Staff was very friendly.

    Stayed in October 2021

  • Reviewed: 31 March 2024

    4.0
    Disappointing
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Executive Suite
    • Stayed 16 nights

    I have been staying at the Swiss multiple times over the years, awlways for work, but I fear this was my last stay with them. Unfortunately, the quality of the facility and the food has significantly worsened, but this is almost understandable given that the economic condition in Sierra Leone have been too. The straw that broke the camel back - I was double charged for the expenses at the end of my stay, and despite having tried getting in touch with them multiple times via email, phone and WhatsApp, I am yet to receive even a simple acknowledgment of the issue. Theproblem is not the double charging, which might happen, is the poor customer service received afterwards, which makes me feel almost like they want to keep the couple of hundred dollars of double expenses - in this way, they have lost what was once a loyal customer.

    It remains in a good location, and while staying at the hotel the stuff was helpful as usual.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 20 February 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Executive Suite
    • Stayed 4 nights

    It was a little bit noisy because of the traffic.

    It was a really good hotel with convenient rooms, the staff were friendly they solved every requests. The breakfast was great, and the kitchen had a good menu to choose from.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 24 January 2024

    9.0
    Great stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Hospitality Cleanliness Accomodating

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 12 January 2024

    9.0
    It was a fair price given its amenities.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    A hotel of their stature should have tour packages for inquiring guests.

    I already answered these questions. That should suffice.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 5 October 2023

    4.0
    I find very nicely with the hospitality of its staff at the reception and humble room service
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Birth towels and early morning knocking off room doors.

    The location and the environment

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 25 April 2023

    9.0
    The two night stay was very good. The staff were accommodating and friendly.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The maintenance of the facilities could be improved. For example the toilet in 102 was dripping and the tap over the sink needs stabilizing. Also, the tiles could be cleaned so there is less evidence of mold. The towels were a little dingy! Guest should be encouraged to use the bathrooms to change after using the pool!

    Breakfast was good overall although the weekend options were better. I liked that I could have an omelet made to order. I stayed with my elderly mother and she enjoyed her breakfast and felt really welcomed by the staff.

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: 17 April 2023

    1.0
    HORRIBLE Place, very dirty, ants in the bathroom, wifi not working, we left immediately the next day
    • Business trip
    • Group
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 4 nights

    Everything, it is HORRIBLE. Very dirty, the bed was uncomfortable, and the wifi wasn't working. The whole room had dark brown dust on its surfaces, there were ants in the bathroom. I cannot believe all the misleading reviews say it is a good place! the neighborhood is very loud and it is a ghetto area. It is not safe at all, you have the cross the street to go have breakfast on the other side of the building. it is also too loud at night, people were playing music in the street and you can hear it as if it was in your room. AND it is TOO expensive for its value!!!!

    Nothing, it is all bad!!!! We were supposed to stay for a whole week, but we left the next day immediately.

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: 19 February 2023

    9.0
    Enjoyable.
    • Solo traveller
    • Executive Suite
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Sometimes noisy

    friendly staff, swimming pool comfortable, good location and decent food

    Stayed in February 2023

  • Reviewed: 12 February 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Executive Suite
    • Stayed 8 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The hotel is located at a sweet spot - Not far from Lumbley/Aberdeen beach roads and can easily get to most places around the city. Moreover, I like the staff alot. They are very polite and professional. Customer service is really on point at this hotel.

    Stayed in February 2023

  • Reviewed: 28 January 2023

    9.0
    A lovely hotel in a convenient setting with excellent staff that were always ready to assist
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    n/a

    the staff were excellent. Very polite and very accommodating

    Stayed in January 2023

  • Reviewed: 3 January 2023

    5.0
    Ok for the money
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Wrong room

    Food and staff

    Stayed in January 2023

  • Reviewed: 10 November 2022

    9.0
    I will certainly try to stay at Swiss Hotel again next time I come to Freetwon!
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Executive Suite
    • Stayed 10 nights

    From the moment I arrived til the time I checked out, all staff were extremely kind and helpful. Everything just WORKED, which is exactly what I need on an intensive work mission. Breakfast, once it was being served, was really nice.

    Stayed in November 2022

  • Reviewed: 29 March 2022

    1.0
    Not at all good for business visit stay
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There’s no lift in this hotel. WIFI is pathetic. No water for bath. Gym is tooo small. Restaurant guys just don’t care.

    Chicken wings. Absolutely loved it.

    Stayed in March 2022

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