Treat yourself to an urban retreat where relaxation meets convenience. Experience world-class dining, indulge in spa services or simply unwind amidst beautiful gardens.
The Swiss Hotel, in the heart of the business district, offers a tranquil oasis with its garden and coffee shop/cafe. Indulge in a rejuvenating spa treatment or enjoy international cuisine at Swiss Cafe while taking advantage of free WiFi and multilingual staff.
Located in Freetown, The Swiss Hotel is in the business district and near the beach. Cotton Tree and Law Courts are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Lumley Beach and Leicester Peak. With snorkeling and fishing nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water. Visit our Freetown travel guide
38 Spur Road, Freetown
What's nearby
Lumley Beach
2 min drive - 2.2 km
Cotton Tree
7 min drive - 6.1 km
River No. 2 Beach
23 min drive - 24.7 km
Sierra Leone National Museum
7 min drive - 6.1 km
Fourah Bay College
8 min drive - 6.8 km
Getting around
Freetown (FNA-Lungi Intl.)
137 min drive
Restaurants
Gina's Frozen Yogurt & Coffee
10 min walk
Crown Express
12 min walk
Oasis Juice Bar and Cafe
4 min drive
Pearl Cafe
3 min drive
Roy's Restaurant
4 min drive
About this property
The Swiss Hotel
Upscale hotel in the business district
At The Swiss Hotel, you can look forward to a free daily manager's reception, a terrace, and a coffee shop/cafe. Treat yourself to a massage or other spa services. The on-site international cuisine restaurant, Swiss Cafe, offers breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a garden and dry cleaning/laundry services.
Other perks include:
Free self parking
Buffet breakfast (surcharge), a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), and luggage storage
Concierge services, tour/ticket assistance, and multilingual staff
Room features
All guestrooms at The Swiss Hotel have perks such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi and safes.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
Bathrooms with rainfall showers and tubs or showers
44-inch plasma TVs with premium channels
Refrigerators, coffee/tea makers, and daily housekeeping
24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
Area shuttle (surcharge)
Free self parking on site
Food and drink
Daily buffet breakfast available 6:00 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee: USD 8.50 for adults and USD 8.50 for children
A bar/lounge
A coffee shop/cafe
A restaurant
Free daily manager's reception
Restaurants on site
Swiss Cafe
Things to do
Gym
TV in common areas
Family friendly
In-room refrigerator
Laundry facilities
Soundproofed rooms
Conveniences
24-hour front desk
Free newspapers in lobby
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Safe at front desk
Guest services
Concierge services
Dry cleaning/laundry service
Housekeeping (daily)
Multilingual staff
Tour and ticket assistance
Wedding services
Business services
161 square feet of conference space
Business center
Meeting room
Outdoors
Barbecue grill
Beach towels
Garden
Terrace
Spa
Massage
Accessibility
No elevator
More
1 building
3 floors
Banquet hall
Built in 2014
Designated smoking areas
Room amenities
Bedroom
Blackout drapes
Bathroom
Bathtub or shower
Free toiletries
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Towels provided
Entertainment
44-inch plasma TV with premium satellite channels
Food and drink
Coffee/tea maker
Free bottled water
Limited room service
Refrigerator
More
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Desk
Safe
Soundproofed rooms
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 11:30 AM
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 11 AM
Special check-in instructions
This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 48 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 2:30 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Children can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available
Property payment types
Important information
Optional extras
Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately USD 8.5 for adults and USD 8.5 for children
Airport shuttle fee: USD 20 per person (one way)
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; cash is not accepted
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
Property is also known as
Hotel Swiss Spirit
Swiss Hotel Freetown
Swiss Spirit
Swiss Spirit Freetown
Swiss Spirit Hotel
Swiss Spirit Hotel Freetown
Swiss Freetown
Swiss Spirit Hotel Suites Freetown
The Swiss Hotel Hotel
The Swiss Hotel Freetown
The Swiss Hotel Hotel Freetown
Frequently asked questions
Is The Swiss Hotel pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at The Swiss Hotel?
As of 2026/3/12, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Swiss Hotel on 2026/3/16 start from NT$3,419, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
How much is parking?
Self parking is free at this property.
What time is check-in at The Swiss Hotel?
Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 11:30 AM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.
What time is check-out at The Swiss Hotel?
Check-out is at 11 AM.
Does The Swiss Hotel provide a shuttle to the airport?
Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of USD 20 per person applies.
Where is The Swiss Hotel located?
Situated in the business district, this hotel is 1.3 mi (2.1 km) from Lumley Beach and 2.7 mi (4.3 km) from National Stadium. St John's Maroon Church and Cotton Tree are also within 6 mi (10 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
The Swiss Hotel Reviews
8.4
Very Good
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8.6
Cleanliness
6.6
Location
9.0
Staff & service
8.2
Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 42 out of 85 reviews
10 - Excellent
42
Rating 8 - Good. 27 out of 85 reviews
8 - Good
27
Rating 6 - Okay. 9 out of 85 reviews
6 - Okay
9
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 85 reviews
4 - Poor
3
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 85 reviews
2 - Terrible
4
Reviews
6/10 Okay
Jesus-Anthony
2025/11/17
Liked: Cleanliness
Staff were accommodating and nice. The rooms were clean, had everything and very good. The location is in a good spot. The restaurant food was meh but overall it was good - I would stay here again
Staff and Amenities the host Priscilla is phenomenal, professional and caring. She is a great asset to any organization that she works for. Because of the way she handles her self and her attention to detail and ready to solve problems I keep coming to the Swiss Hotel. She is very hospitable.
Very neat and good manager with refairly responsive team, though restaurant and some front desk staff requires further training on effective communication.
Nice rooms, very clean, but fairly typical for Sierra Leone (IYKYK). After being up country, nice to have hot water and other amenities. The food was very good also. There's a lot of street noise, but it can be minimized by closing any windows and using the AC.
One of the better places in Freetown. Staff are lovely but not the best. I cant blame them for this as conditions in Sierra Leone have been difficult for 30 years and education is not easy. The owner and manager are very nice and help as much as they can.
You must have some understanding when travelling to countries that arent famous tourist resorts.
Be tolerant with the staff.
I always stay at the Swiss Hotel when I stay in Freetown. I enjoy staying here and feel very happy with the service and facilities in general. However, on my last visit there seemed to be a shortage of toilet roll with my toilet roll only being replaced with one if the existing roll was nearly empty. I ran out a few times and had use the tissues and once ran out of everything and didn’t get a replacement until my third Tim of asking. I had bought some spare myself to ensure that I didn’t really run out. Such a small thing and it didn’t spoil my stay but it does seem an unnecessary issue.
Otherwise, I’m still very happy with my stay and will be coming again.
The Swiss hotel is great option in Freetown. Staff is amazingly helpful and courteous. Rooms are very spacious, modern and clean. There is also a restaurant at the hotel. Slightly pricey but food quality is excellent.
The hotel is nicely decorated throughout with a lovely pool/bar area. The staff were all super friendly and helpful, and I had a nice stay. For me, the mattress was not comfortable as I like a firm, supportive mattress, but for a few days, I survived. The breakfast was good and had a nice variety of food that kept me full until dinner. Thank you all for your hospitality!
Jennifer
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
6/10 Okay
Sankar
2025/10/22
Disliked: Amenities
Noisy environment..literally traffic noise can be heard in the room..front office rude & unprofessional..dirty bed covers & inspite of several complaints it took them so many reminder to chnage it..no pressure in water flow in baths rooms..so overall a medicore hotel ..only exception I can say is food ..its overall good
I had a wonderful stay at the Swiss Hotel. The hotel is clean and well appointed. The staff is friendly and went above and beyond to make my stay comfortable. The pool and outdoor terrace is a definte bonus after a long day. With constant water, electricity, good wifi, great food and clean rooms, the hotel is above the standard in Freetown. I will definitely plan on staying again.
Prince
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
8/10 Good
Alfred
2023/5/2
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Very nice hotel. Pleasant staffs but need abit of upgrading
Gorgeous hotel and lovely small pool and pool bar. Great location to get into town or beach.
The staff could not gave been friendlier or more helpful. I felt they all became friends -- from the house keepers to bar staff, receptionists and managers.
Highly recommended. I will return here on my next visit
The apartment was not as listed with very few amenities. There is no pool view from the apartments and they are very noisey. The tv in the unit was old with poor quality and sound the dishes were dirty and scattered in the cabinets. Room service was mediocre and very pricey for the quality. The pool was cold and full of debris and across a busy back alley from the apartments. Much needs to change here in comparison to other places I’ve stayed in the area.
I always stay here when am in freetown. It feels like home.
Isatu
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
6/10 Okay
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2024/11/15
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Hotel bom precisando investir em manutenção . O banheiro escuro com box cilíndrico quebrado inundando água por tudo.
Hôtel não possui secador de cabelo. Fornece apenas uma toalha para duas pessoas. O hotel fica muito longe do centro. Café da manhã bom faltando queijo, presunto e frutas como banana e laranja.
Peço em torno de 100 dólares.