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The View Hotel

3.5 star property
Hotel in Freetown with 2 restaurants and free breakfast

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Exterior
Standard Suite, Non Smoking
Restaurant
Exterior
Premium Single Room, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Sea View

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast included
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Laundry

Explore the area

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17 Wallace Johnson St, Freetown
  • Cotton Tree
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Sierra Leone National Museum
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Lumley Beach
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Freetown (FNA-Lungi Intl.)
    ‪109 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Suite, Non Smoking

Standard Suite, Non Smoking

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Smart TV
Blackout curtains
6 bedrooms
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Hairdryer
  • 6 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Executive Suite

Executive Suite

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Smart TV
Blackout curtains
6 bedrooms
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Rainfall showerhead
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Premium Single Room, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Sea View

Premium Single Room, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Sea View

Premium Single Room, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Sea View

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Smart TV
Premium bedding
6 bedrooms
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Blackout curtains
Rainfall showerhead
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the area

Freetown

The View Hotel puts you in the heart of Freetown, within steps of St George's Cathedral and Old Wharf Steps. Highlights at this hotel include 2 restaurants, 2 bars/lounges and free buffet breakfast. .This hotel has free WiFi in public areas, a business centre and a free food/drink shopping service. Added amenities include a free manager's reception, a conference centre and a snack bar/deli. Each morning free breakfast is served. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .Sights within a 10-minute walk of this 3.5-property class Freetown hotel include Law Courts and Cotton Tree.

What's nearby

  • Cotton Tree - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Law Courts - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Sierra Leone National Museum - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Fourah Bay College - 2 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Lumley Beach - 9 min drive - 8.6 km

Getting around

  • Freetown (FNA-Lungi Intl.) - 135 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪China House - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Crown Express - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Crown Bakery - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Bliss Restaurant and Patisserie - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Roy's Restaurant - ‬9 min drive

About this property

The View Hotel

Hotel in Freetown with 2 restaurants and free breakfast
There are 2 restaurants on site, along with a nearby snack bar/deli. You can unwind with a drink at one of the 2 bars/lounges. Free breakfast is served daily, and guests can also enjoy a free nightly manager's reception. WiFi is free in public spaces.

A business centre, 5 meeting rooms, and coworking spaces are available. Multilingual staff, tour/ticket assistance, and concierge services are also featured at The View Hotel. Free self parking is available.

  • 10 guestrooms or units
  • 2 dining venues
  • 2 bars or lounges
  • Conference rooms
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Manager's reception (free)
  • Deli
  • Conference centre
  • Business facilities
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Food/drink service (free)
  • Wedding services available
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Television in lobby
  • ATM
  • Bellhop
  • Locker space
The View Hotel offers 10 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and a safe. Beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets and premium bedding. 40-inch Smart televisions come with premium satellite channels.

Bathrooms include a shower with a rainfall showerhead, bathrobes, slippers and complimentary toiletries. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)). Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottles of water and coffee/tea makers. In-room massages, hairdryers and change of towels can be requested. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
  • Onsite parking available only on request
  • Free secured, covered self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • 2 restaurants
  • Free daily manager's reception
  • Hosted evening meal available daily for a fee of USD 5; reservation required
  • Private picnics
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Playground
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Baby toys
  • Children's toys
  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Free grocery shopping service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 5 meeting rooms
  • Business centre
  • Conference centre
  • Coworking space

Spa

  • Couples treatment rooms
  • In-room massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Hand-held showerhead
  • Height-adjustable showerhead
  • No lift

More

  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Communal living room
  • Reception hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Egyptian cotton sheets

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 40-inch smart TV with premium satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age - 15

Check-out

Check-out before 12:30 PM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Christmas Day (25 December) Gala Dinner per adult: USD 18
  • Christmas Day (25 December) Gala Dinner per child: USD 18 (from 16 to 17 years old)
  • New Year's Eve (31 December) Gala Dinner per adult: USD 18
  • New Year's Eve (31 December) Gala Dinner per child: USD 18 (from 16 to 17 years old)
  • Valentine's Day (14 February) Gala Dinner per adult: USD 18
  • Valentine's Day (14 February) Gala Dinner per child: USD 18 (from 16 to 18 years old)

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Hosted evening meal: USD 5

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve on-site parking
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve on-site parking. This property accepts Mastercard, debit cards and cash. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.

Property is also known as

The View Hotel Hotel
The View Hotel Freetown
The View Hotel Hotel Freetown

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at The View Hotel?

The View Hotel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at The View Hotel?

Yep, The View Hotel has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to The View Hotel?

The closest beach to The View Hotel is Lumley Beach (6.1 km).

What makes The View Hotel a romantic place to stay?

Couples spa treatments and a champagne service, as well as rainfall showerheads and premium bedding in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at The View Hotel.

Does The View Hotel serve breakfast?

Yeah, complimentary buffet breakfast is available daily between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The View Hotel?

No, The View Hotel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at The View Hotel?

Yep, The View Hotel has 2 restaurants.

What time are check-in & check-out at The View Hotel?

Check-in begins at 1:00 PM. Check-out time is 12:30 PM.

Are pets allowed at The View Hotel?

No, pets are not allowed.

The View Hotel Reviews

Reviews

7.4

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1 out of 3 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 3 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 3 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 3 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 3 reviews

4.0/10

Cleanliness

4.0/10

Staff & service

4.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

4.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I was not given the room i paid for, and up still I haven't got my refund for the downgrade.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Ibrahim

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mamadou

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023