Sopatel Silmandé is a popular hotel in Ouagadougou, praised for its location, amenities, and customer service. Based on user reviews, it stands out for providing a comfortable and welcoming experience for its guests. However, like any establishment, it has areas that could improve to enhance the guest experience further.
1/5
Safety index
43 out of 100
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Sopatel Silmande
7.2
(305 ratings)
Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso -
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2 km Place des Cineastes
2.5 km University of Ouagadougou
2.5 km Ouagadougou Cathedral
Hotel Overview
Hotel highlights
- Scenic Location: Situated in a picturesque area, offering breathtaking views and a tranquil atmosphere.
- Attentive Staff: Staff are highly praised for their attentiveness, making guests feel valued and well-cared for.
- Quality Dining: The hotel's restaurant offers a variety of delicious, high-quality meals catering to diverse tastes.
- Comfortable Rooms: Rooms are often described as spacious, clean, and very comfortable, ensuring a restful stay.
- Amenities: A wide range of amenities including a swimming pool, fitness center, and meeting facilities, catering to both leisure and business travelers.
Area for improvement
- Wi-Fi Connectivity: Some guests have encountered issues with unreliable Wi-Fi, impacting the convenience of their stay.
- Pricey: Some guests feel that the hotel's services and accommodations can be on the pricier side compared to other options.
- Maintenance Issues: Occasional comments about the need for better maintenance in some areas of the hotel to keep everything in top condition.
- Booking Confusions: A few guests have reported confusion and inconvenience related to booking and reservation management.
- Noise Levels: At times, noise from nearby areas or inside the hotel can detract from the tranquility of the stay.
Amenities
Kids pool
Tennis court
Extra beds/cribs
Breakfast available
Pool
Hot Tub
Spa
Parking included
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7.2RateScore
Total 305 Reviews
RateScore is average rating from most popular providers
Blended Web Rating
6.9
7.4
booking
150 Reviews
6.9 / 10
expedia
155 Reviews
7.4 / 10
Hotel Quality
The quality chart is based on how hotel ratings changed over time.
Dec, 2023Now
General Info
Total number of rooms 170
Number of floors 8
Year Built 1983
WiFi Quality
Download, Mbps
Upload, Mbps
Ping, ms
Idle
48Download
11Upload
5Wifi Speed Is Good For
web browsing
HD online movies
group video calls
online streaming
4K online movies
online gaming
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Daytime safety
77 out of 100
Safe
Nighttime safety
57 out of 100
Risky
Ouagadougou safety index
43
Overall Safety Index
Risky
An average rating of the six safety categories
43 out of 100
Women safety
Unsafe
Likelihood of inappropriate behavior against women.
40
Physical safety
Risky
Likelihood of injury due to harmful intent.
53
Property safety
Very Unsafe
Likelihood of theft.
9
Political safety
Unsafe
Potential for infringement of political rights or political unrest.
31
LGBTQ safety
Unsafe
Likelihood of harm or discrimination against LGBTQ persons or groups and level of caution required at location.
27
Medical safety
Very Safe
Likelihood of illness or disease, assessment of water and air quality, and access to reliable medical care.
95
44
Overall Crime index
Moderate
An average rating of the crime categories
44 out of 100
Property crime severity
Moderate
55
Mugging or robbery 41/100
Car theft 39/100
Car break-ins 43/100
Home break-ins 52/100
Violent crime severity
Moderate
43
Physical attacks 30/100
Racism or religion motivated attacks 34/100
Other crime severity
Low
36
Insult or harassment in public 43/100
Corruption or bribery 73/100
Drug problem 45/100
Prices Around Property
Average Daily Costs Per Person
Bottle of water 1.5L
$0.5 - $0.8
Coffee
$0.8 - $1.5
Beer 0.5L
$0.8 - $1.1
Meal, inexpensive restaurant
$0.5 - $1.5
Public transport, one-way ticket
$0.2
Taxi 1km (normal tariff)
$1.5
Meal for 2 people, mid-range restaurant, three-course
$22.9
Bottle of mid-range wine
$3.8 - $7.6
McMeal at McDonalds
$2
Coke/Pepsi 0.33L
$0.5 - $0.8
Public transport, monthly pass
$4.6
Gasoline (1 liter)
$0.8 - $1.3
Fitness club, monthly fee
$38.1
Weather In Ouagadougou
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Precipitation In Ouagadougou
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Traffic around property
Moderate
Traffic is moving at a steady pace, smooth driving without significant delays.
House Rules
Check in after 12:00
Check out until 12:00
Children welcome
No pets or service animals