Crystal Palm Hotel

“What a delightful stay ....a 5* hotel rated as 2 *”

I have been put in the Crystal Palm Hotel because it is close to work, and have stayed in hotels in Ghana before. Here I have found a 5* 2* hotel, that is easy beyond value for money. To many people complain that they get 2* service for 5 * expectations. The menu is great, tasty and reasonable… more

I have been put in the Crystal Palm Hotel because it is close to work, and have stayed in hotels in Ghana before. Here I have found a 5* 2* hotel, that is easy beyond value for money. To many people complain that they get 2* service for 5 * expectations. The menu is great, tasty and reasonable. More than you would expect from a 2 * establishment. The rooms are clean, the water runs and the aircon works. THAT is not 2 * in my books .. confidante, reasonable, liveable, stay able... gets 5 * in my books for a 2* rating

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“Clean and comfortable”

Local arrangements had been made with the hotel for an airport pickup and this worked well. On arrival at the hotel I was quickly checked in and shown to my room. The room was comfortable and clean, though a bit dated. Air-condition worked well. The shower in my room looked like some sort of futuri… more

Local arrangements had been made with the hotel for an airport pickup and this worked well. On arrival at the hotel I was quickly checked in and shown to my room. The room was comfortable and clean, though a bit dated. Air-condition worked well. The shower in my room looked like some sort of futuristic cryo-chamber, but worked OK (with selection of various spray nozzles) – other rooms don’t necessarily have this. The bed had a very firm mattress, though I didn’t mind it. There was a study desk, wardrobe (with safe that did not work), dresser, and chairs/table in the main room, with separate sitting room with kitchen area – it seems that I may have ended up with a suite? For breakfast there were cold and hot options, and lunch and dinner were menu based, though it appeared that not everything on the menu was available. We used the conference facilities for a four-day workshop, and usual facilities such as projector were available from the hotel. The conference room was locked by security guards when we were at lunch. The laundry service was very efficient and affordable – I usually dropped laundry off in the morning and had it back by lunchtime or mid-afternoon. There is also a pool with bar area which is ideal for a drink after work. A gym did not appear to be part of the hotel. Staff were friendly and attentive throughout my stay. With respect to location, this hotel is located in a pretty quiet residential area. Which is great for a conference, but not necessarily if you’re holidaying. However, a trip to North Ridge say, should cost about 20-30 GHS, while a trip to the airport might be 70 GHS (I’m unsure who much my prearranged airport transfer was). I would suggest you agree on a price before getting into a taxi.

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