How to Find Luxury Hotels in Lome, Togo
Lome is the capital and most populous city in the West African nation of Togo. Lome is the last city on the south end of the country, situated along the country's border with neighboring Ghana. There are plenty of modern conveniences here, such as Internet cafés and convention centers, as well as traditional African marketplaces and shops to visit. Known for friendly people and a relaxed atmosphere, Lome is a chosen destination for travelers from all over the world. Read on to find luxury accommodations in Lome, Togo.
Instructions
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Book Your Luxury Accommodations
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Stay in the country's tallest building in the Tower Hotel, also known as the Corinthina Hotel du 2 Fevrier (formerly the Sofitel Hotel) on Place De L'Independence Street in Lome. Standing at 36 stories tall, this hotel features modern luxury accommodations, state-of-the-art meeting halls, a restaurant and more. Visible from any place in Lome, this hotel is easy to find and will cost you more than $150 a night for a standard room. For a more comprehensive accommodations search contact the Office National Togolais du Tourisme by calling 011 (+00228) 21 56 62 or visiting the link below. You can also call South Travels by calling 011 (+63) 35 4198329 or by visiting the link below.
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Choose accommodations near the airport. The Lome-Tokoin Airport is located well outside the city, so travelers who don't plan on staying long may choose this location for convenience. One option is the Hotel Bellevue. See the Resources section for a link to this property.
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Stick with hotel accommodations. There are limited number of guest houses available (typically well under $50 a night), but hotels are much more safe and convenient here for most travelers.
Visit Local Sights
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Walk from the center of the city directly to white sand beach front in Lome.
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Visit a voodoo market, often called a fetish market, in Lome for interesting cultural items, people and food.
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Experience the nightlife in Lome. There are a few clubs and bars within walking distance of most hotels.
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Stop by the Lome Cathedral or the Togo National Museum for local heritage and interesting architecture.
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Take a taxi to where you need to go, although the central area of north Lome (where most hotels are located) is east to navigate on foot.
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Tips & Warnings
Know that "luxury" is relative in Lome, Togo. Here, if you find a room with a private bath and clean, comfortable bed, you will pay much more for your accommodations.
Understand that typical hotel accommodations in Lome feature little luxury but are also very cheap. You can typically get a standard room in northern Lome for less than $50 a night.
Realize that the currency used here is the CFA franc, a common money used in West African countries.
All phone numbers include the United States international prefix "011." When calling internationally outside the United States, substitute that "011" with "00."
All country codes are within parentheses and begin with a "+" sign.