Travelers step into history at this charming hotel where staff members speak multiple languages and handle everything from check-in to departure with attentive care
The Congress Hotel, in the historical district, offers a practical base with thoughtful amenities. Guests start their day with breakfast, use dry cleaning services, and enjoy complimentary in-room WiFi. The on-site restaurant provides satisfying meals after a day of exploration.
Located in Yaoundé, Congress Hotel is in the historical district. Musée d'Art Camerounais and National Museum of Yaounde are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Centre Culturel Italien and Centre Culturel Camerounai. Visit our Yaoundé travel guide
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What's nearby
Italian Embassy
6 min walk - 0.6 km
Embassy of the United States of America
8 min walk - 0.7 km
Palais des Congres de Yaounde
11 min walk - 0.9 km
Yaoundé Golf Club
15 min walk - 1.3 km
Parcours Vita
3 min drive - 2.3 km
Getting around
Yaounde (NSI-Nsimalen Intl.)
47 min drive
Restaurants
Tchop n Yamo
2 min drive
Restaurant Chez Maman Helene
2 min drive
Circle Club
2 min drive
Café Dabang
2 min drive
Espresso House
2 min drive
About this property
Congress Hotel
Hotel in the historical district
At Congress Hotel, you can look forward to free breakfast, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a bar. The on-site restaurant offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
Free self parking
A roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), concierge services, and multilingual staff
1 meeting room, coffee/tea in the lobby, and a porter/bellhop
Room features
All guestrooms at Congress Hotel feature perks such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi and safes.
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Wheelchair-accessible parking
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1 building
2 floors
Beaux Arts architecture
Built in 2014
Designated smoking areas
Room amenities
Bedroom
Egyptian cotton sheets
Bathroom
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower
Towels provided
Entertainment
Flat-screen TV with cable channels
Food and drink
Limited room service
Minibar
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Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
Desk
Phone
Safe
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 12:30 PM; Check-in end time: 5:00 PM
Check-out
Check-out before noon
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
No pets or service animals allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available
Property payment types
Important information
Fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:
A tax is imposed by the city: USD 5.40 per accommodation, per night
We have included all charges provided to us by the property.
Optional extras
Airport shuttle fee: USD 20 per room (roundtrip)
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
We should mention
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property
Property is also known as
Congress Hotel Yaounde
Congress Yaounde
Congress Hotel Hotel
Congress Hotel Yaoundé
Congress Hotel Hotel Yaoundé
Frequently asked questions
Is Congress Hotel pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking?
Self parking is free at this property.
What time is check-in at Congress Hotel?
Check-in start time: 12:30 PM; Check-in end time: 5:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Congress Hotel?
Check-out is at noon.
Does Congress Hotel provide a shuttle to the airport?
Yes, there's an airport shuttle. A fee of USD 20 per room applies.
Where is Congress Hotel located?
Situated in the historical district, this hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Italian Embassy, Yaoundé Golf Club, and Palais des Congres de Yaounde. Embassy of the United States of America and Centre Culturel Italien are also within 2 mi (3 km).
Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?
Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.
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Reviews
Congress Hotel Reviews
7.0
Good
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Two things:
1) When I arrived on the night of the 5th the front desk had no info about my booking and gave a room I did not want because the hotel was almost full!
2) Since I booked online from the US, when I requested my sign out bill they front desk was unable to as I was told that since I booked in the US they couldn’t give me any bill. They were so unprofessional! I literally left in anger !
A business trip to Yaounde - in the nearby Embassy area - out of the way for taxis - but I had a driver. Good service - friendly staff - even when the hotels.com booking had not come through when I checked in. They were still helpful.
The telephone number on hotels.com is not working - they have a different one now!! So be aware.
Food was great - saladfs good - breakfast was adequate.
Towels in room are very small!! And no views so to speak of - as windows are there - but not see through
They don't use online payment. I had to pay cash after booking with hotels. Com
Andre-Guy
6/10 Okay
Yves
2017/12/1
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Déçu
Environnement de banlieue, pas d'ascenseur, pas de wifi permanent: bon pour des vacances mais pas pour affaires, je suis allé dans un autre hôtel à mi-séjour
Yves
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2017
4/10 Poor
Verified traveler
2017/11/15
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
problems
When we booked the hotel, the listed amenities included free buffet breakfast. So after we ate the breakfast, we got presented with a bill--we tried to explain that according to our booking, the breakfast was complimentary, but the server insisted that we needed to pay and then take up the issue with the reception desk.
So we paid the server, and went to the receptionist, and showed her the black and white of our reservation in which it was printed that the buffet breakfast was included--and she said she was NOT responsible for what EXPEDIA advertised. She was less than optimal--no solution or apology was offered--so we were just stuck.
Then when we checked out the last morning--the desk attendant followed us to the car, wanting to know if we had paid our bill. We explained that we had paid to Expedia on line--and had verified that when we checked in--but he kept pushing and interrogating. We finally gave up and drove away.
The free internet was not working.
There were plumbing issues--when you take a shower, it does not drain properly, flooding the bathroom floor. Towels are skimpy. And the uninvited guest was a large cockroach.
The location was good for us, but the overall experience was disappointing. The advertised amenities of a hotel should correspond to the services provided. It is unfair to advertise complimentary breakfast and then charge for it. The staff need customer service training.
Hôtel sympa un peu en retrait et calme, les restaurants sont cependant loin mais l'hôtel dispose de son propre restaurant sur place.Le personnel est arrangeant et sympathique mais gagnerait à être plus souriant.
My stay was pleasant and the hotel provided value for money. The rooms were neat and clean. The staff were friendly and did their best to assist during my stay. In terms of the other options available, this hotel was certainly the best option available.