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62 out of 100

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King Fahd Palace

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6.8

Poor (116 ratings)

Dakar, Senegal - 

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630 m Pointe des Almadies Beach

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2.5 km African Renaissance Statue

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3 km African Renaissance Monument

Hotel Overview

King Fahd Palace Hotel, nestled in Dakar, stands as an emblem of luxury and hospitality. With its location offering panoramic views of the Atlantic Ocean, it's a sought-after destination for both leisure and business travelers. Guests frequently praise its service, amenities, and the overall experience, although some aspects receive mixed reviews.

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Hotel highlights

  1. Scenic Location: Offers breathtaking views of the Atlantic Ocean, providing a serene and picturesque backdrop.
  2. Spacious Rooms: Guests appreciate the sizeable and well-appointed rooms, ensuring a comfortable stay.
  3. Professional Staff: The staff's professionalism and warmth are consistently highlighted, making stays more enjoyable.
  4. Varied Amenities: The hotel boasts a wide range of amenities, including a swimming pool, fitness center, and business facilities.
  5. Quality Dining: The on-site restaurants are praised for their diverse and quality culinary offerings.
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Area for improvement

  1. Outdated Decor: Some guests feel that the hotel's decor and certain facilities need modernization to meet contemporary standards.
  2. Inconsistent Service: While many find the staff professional, there are reports of inconsistent service at times.
  3. High Prices: The cost of staying at the hotel and dining in its restaurants is considered high by some visitors.
  4. Location Concerns: Despite the scenic location, some guests find it isolated from Dakar's main attractions, requiring transportation for exploration.
  5. Maintenance Issues: There are occasional complaints about maintenance, such as in-room amenities not functioning properly.

Amenities

Tennis court

Kids club

Breakfast available

Breakfast available

Laundry

Laundry

Housekeeping

Room service

Room service

Gym

Gym

Parking included

Parking included

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Total 116 Reviews

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RateScore is average rating from most popular providers

Blended Web Rating

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6.8

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expedia

116 Reviews

6.8 / 10

Hotel Quality

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The quality chart is based on how hotel ratings changed over time.

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General Info

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Total number of rooms 378

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Number of floors 6

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Number of buildings/towers 1

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Year Built 1991

WiFi Quality

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Ping, ms

Idle

8

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69

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24

Wifi Speed Is Good For

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web browsing

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HD online movies

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group video calls

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online streaming

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4K online movies

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online gaming

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What's nearby

Pointe des Almadies Beach

630 m

African Renaissance Statue

2.5 km

African Renaissance Monument

3 km

Mamelles Beach

4 km

Cheikh Anta Diop University

5 km

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Getting around

Dakar Station

17 km

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Airports Nearby

Blaise Diagne Intl. Airport (DSS)

31 km

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Restaurants

Brioche Dorée N'gor

1.33 km

Ko.tao Homemade Goods

140 m

Le Patio

1.5 km

La Maison De Celine

840 m

Sharky's

490 m

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Daytime safety

76 out of 100

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Nighttime safety

41 out of 100

Risky

Dakar safety index

Safety

Crime

62

Overall Safety Index

Safe

An average rating of the six safety categories

62 out of 100

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Women safety

Risky

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Likelihood of inappropriate behavior against women.

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41

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Physical safety

Safe

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Likelihood of injury due to harmful intent.

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72

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Property safety

Risky

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Likelihood of theft.

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51

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Political safety

Risky

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Potential for infringement of political rights or political unrest.

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51

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LGBTQ safety

Risky

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Likelihood of harm or discrimination against LGBTQ persons or groups and level of caution required at location.

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56

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Medical safety

Very Safe

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Likelihood of illness or disease, assessment of water and air quality, and access to reliable medical care.

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44

Overall Crime index

Moderate

An average rating of the crime categories

44 out of 100

Property crime severity

Moderate

52

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Mugging or robbery  51/100

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Car theft  42/100

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Car break-ins  49/100

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Home break-ins  46/100

Violent crime severity

Low

38

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Physical attacks  42/100

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Racism or religion motivated attacks  13/100

Other crime severity

Low

40

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Insult or harassment in public  41/100

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Corruption or bribery  75/100

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Drug problem  32/100

Prices Around Property

Average Daily Costs Per Person

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Bottle of water 1.5L

$0.5 - $1.1

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Coffee

$2.3 - $4.8

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Beer 0.5L

$0.6 - $1.4

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Meal, inexpensive restaurant

$3 - $11.4

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Public transport, one-way ticket

$0.3 - $2.3

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Taxi 1km (normal tariff)

$1.5 - $3.8

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Meal for 2 people, mid-range restaurant, three-course

$27.4 - $68.6

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Bottle of mid-range wine

$4.6 - $11.4

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McMeal at McDonalds

$6.9 - $9.2

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Coke/Pepsi 0.33L

$0.5 - $2.3

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Public transport, monthly pass

$15.2 - $22.9

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Gasoline (1 liter)

$1.2 - $1.5

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Mobile phone monthly plan

$8.4 - $8.4

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Fitness club, monthly fee

$15.2 - $99.1

Weather In Dakar

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Precipitation In Dakar

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Air Quality

Very Unhealthy

PM2.521

PM10149

90

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Serious health effects for everyone. Highly recommended to stay indoors.

Drinkable Water Quality

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Good

Water quality is satisfactory. Slight deviations may be noticed.

Traffic around property

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Light

Few vehicles on the road, relaxed and stress-free driving experience.

House Rules

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Check in after 14:00

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Check out until 12:00

Children welcome

No pets or service animals

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