How to Find Luxury Hotels in N'djamena, Chad

N'Djamena is the capitol of Chad, and unfortunately is in a state of political unrest. Currently, travel to Chad is not advised. However, luxury accommodations are available throughout the city depending on the atmosphere you prefer. Read on to learn how to find luxury accommodations in N'djamena, Chad.

Instructions

Difficulty: Easy

Things You’ll Need:

• Computer with Internet access
• Passport

Enjoy Luxury Accommodations

1. Relax in one of N'Djamena's only luxury hotels for tourists, the four-star Le Meridien Chari, which overlooks the Chari river. It offers a swimming pool, restaurant and fitness facilities. Rooms are moderately priced. To book, call the hotel at 011 ([phone] or visit its Web site. See the Resources section below for a link.
2. Bring the kids and take advantage of the babysitting services offered at your N'Djamena hotel.
3. Feel safe knowing that even in this relatively dangerous city, medical assistance is available on-site at your hotel.
4. Buy souvenirs at one of the shopping facilities located within your hotel.
5. Pay for your trip with your winnings from the casino of Le Meridien Chari.
6. Sip a drink from one the hotel bar or bring it with you while you float the afternoon away in the pool.
7. Expect the convenience of a foreign currency exchange handled in-house at your hotel.

Conduct Business in Luxury Accommodations

8. Plan a conference or business meeting at your chosen luxury accommodations and enjoy complete business facilities on-site.
9. Invite high-ranking officials and business CEOs to conferences and put them up in a luxurious presidential suite.
10. Relax after a day of meetings in the hotel lounge.
11. Store valuables in a safe-deposit box located at the front desk. This is probably the best place to keep them, as wearing jewelry in this war-torn nation invites unwanted attention and crime.

Get to Know N'Djamena

12. Speak French and Arabic, Chad's official languages, to communicate with the locals.
13. Use Chad's currency, the Central African Franc, to buy goods and services.
14. Arrive by plane to the N'Djamena Airport.
15. Travel around N'Djamena via taxi or minibus. During occasions of political unrest, these modes of transportation may be unavailable.

Tips & Warnings

• There is no official tourism information for booking accommodations in N'Djamena, Chad.
• Book online to see detailed images of the hotel lobby and guest rooms.
• Make sure your passport and visa are valid and up to date. Register with the National Police upon arrival.
• Get immunized and take an anti-malaria drug before travel to Chad as malaria is rampant.
• Get a permit before taking pictures.
• 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.