ブラヴィアホテルワガドゥグ

This is a generic-style hotel. The rooms are clean, and quiet. For an upmarket hotel in a typical west African city it's ok, but compared to the same kind of hotel in, say Europe or the US, it's a bit run-down, and overpriced. The entrance is intimidating... you enter a security area where your luggage is scanned before you get to the front doors.. but this is for the sake of security in a country that is undergoing some political upheavals. The staff are very friendly, and many speak pretty good English. The swimming pool looks really inviting although I didn't use it. I was unimpressed with the restaurant. I ate dinner there three times, and every time the food was heavy, over-seasoned, and without culinary finesse. It was edible, but not satisfying. The buffet spread for breakfast had some marvellous tasting fruit, and some decent pastries, but the warm food was also over-seasoned and heavy. They accept credit card payments, and there is a working ATM in the lobby. The two small outside bar areas are quite nice to spend part of your evening. The beer is always cold, and they do make really excellent pommes-frites... I HIGHLY recommend asking for some fresh chilli (piment) with your fries. You will get freshly chopped chillies and garlic in peanut oil which is truly delicious on fries.

This is where I will always stay when visiting Ouaga. The dining room is open for lunch and dinner and the food is great! My room was very comfortable. The gym is so fantastic, probably the best gym that I have ever seen in a hotel and Eric the trainer is in the gym to help. You can also sit on the 5th floor terrace and relax.