Hotel Franco is a popular accommodation choice among travelers visiting Yaoundé. Based on user reviews, this hotel has both its strengths and weaknesses that shape the experiences of its guests.
1/5
Safety index
40 out of 100
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Hotel Franco
5.8
(18 ratings)
Yaoundé, Cameroon -
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1 km Mvog-Betsi Zoo
1.5 km Stade Omnisports
2 km Palais des Congres de Yaounde
Hotel Overview
Hotel highlights
- Location: Situated in a strategic area, making it convenient for both leisure and business purposes.
- Staff Friendliness: The staff is often praised for their welcoming and helpful demeanor.
- Cleanliness: High standards of cleanliness are maintained throughout the hotel, providing a comfortable environment for guests.
- Food Quality: The on-site restaurant is complimented for offering a variety of tasty dishes.
- Amenities: Guests appreciate the range of amenities available, including the swimming pool and fitness center.
Area for improvement
- Price: Some guests feel that the hotel's rates are a bit too high for the value received.
- Noise Levels: Noise from nearby activities or within the hotel can sometimes be a problem for guests seeking quiet.
- Wi-Fi Connectivity: Wi-Fi access is occasionally reported to be unreliable or slow.
- Maintenance Issues: There are occasional complaints about maintenance, such as issues with the air conditioning or plumbing.
- Reservation Confusion: A few guests have experienced confusion or mix-ups with their reservations upon arrival.
Amenities
Pool
Breakfast available
Parking included
Laundry
Housekeeping
Room service
Free airport shuttle
Restaurant
5.8RateScore
Total 18 Reviews
RateScore is average rating from most popular providers
Blended Web Rating
5.8
expedia
18 Reviews
5.8 / 10
Hotel Quality
The quality chart is based on how hotel ratings changed over time.
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General Info
Total number of rooms 72
Number of floors 7
Number of buildings/towers 1
WiFi Quality
Download, Mbps
Upload, Mbps
Ping, ms
Idle
8Download
3Upload
1Wifi 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
82 out of 100
Very Safe
Nighttime safety
32 out of 100
Unsafe
Yaoundé safety index
49
Overall Crime index
Moderate
An average rating of the crime categories
49 out of 100
Property crime severity
High
68
Mugging or robbery 61/100
Car theft 28/100
Car break-ins 56/100
Home break-ins 43/100
Violent crime severity
Moderate
55
Physical attacks 30/100
Racism or religion motivated attacks 25/100
Other crime severity
Moderate
52
Insult or harassment in public 45/100
Corruption or bribery 100/100
Drug problem 36/100
Prices Around Property
Average Daily Costs Per Person
Bottle of water 1.5L
$0.4 - $2.3
Coffee
$0.6 - $1.5
Beer 0.5L
$0.9 - $1.1
Meal, inexpensive restaurant
$1.5 - $10.7
Public transport, one-way ticket
$0.5 - $1.4
Taxi 1km (normal tariff)
$0.2 - $0.5
Meal for 2 people, mid-range restaurant, three-course
$30.5 - $38.1
Bottle of mid-range wine
$2 - $7.6
McMeal at McDonalds
$3 - $4.6
Coke/Pepsi 0.33L
$0.6 - $3
Public transport, monthly pass
$15.2
Gasoline (1 liter)
$1 - $1.3
Mobile phone monthly plan
$15.2 - $22.9
Fitness club, monthly fee
$6.1 - $22.9
Weather In Yaoundé
°C
°F
Air Quality
Very Unhealthy
PM2.549
PM1065
86
Serious health effects for everyone. Highly recommended to stay indoors.
Drinkable Water Quality
Excellent
Water is very clean and safe to drink.
Traffic around property
Heavy
Potential slowdowns and congestion, expect delays during peak travel times.
House Rules
Check in after 12:00
Check out until 12:00
Children welcome
No pets or service animals