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The Swiss Hotel

4.0 star property
Suburban hotel with fitness centre and 24-hour front desk

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Lobby lounge
Reception
Lobby sitting area
Property grounds
Standard Double Room

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Gym
  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Parking included
The current price is AU$187
includes taxes & fees
30 Apr - 1 May

Explore the area

Map
38 Spur Road, Freetown
  • Lumley Beach
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Cotton Tree
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Sierra Leone National Museum
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Freetown (FNA-Lungi Intl.)
    ‪214 min drive‬

Room options

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Apartment, 1 Bedroom

Apartment, 1 Bedroom

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
Plasma TV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • 90 sq m
  • Hill view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Double Room

Standard Double Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
Plasma TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Room

Deluxe Room

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
Plasma TV
Blackout curtains
Separate bath and shower
  • 40 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Single Bed

Studio

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
Plasma TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, soundproofing

Executive Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
Plasma TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
  • 60 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Superior Room

Superior Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
Plasma TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the area

Freetown

At The Swiss Hotel you'll be 2.1 km (1.3 mi) from Lumley Beach and 4.3 km (2.7 mi) from National Stadium. Highlights at this hotel include a restaurant, free self-parking and a bar/lounge. .The restaurant, Swiss Cafe, serves international cuisine and is open for breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner. 161 square feet (15 square metres) of event facilities include a meeting room and conference space, and other business amenities include a business centre. Additionally, you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas, a gym and a free manager's reception. Buffet breakfast is available daily between 6:00 AM and 9:00 AM. There's also the convenience of an airport shuttle. .Sights within a 10-minute drive of this 4-property class Freetown hotel include St John's Maroon Church and Cotton Tree.

What's nearby

  • Lumley Beach - 6 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Cotton Tree - 6 min drive - 6.0 km
  • Law Courts - 6 min drive - 6.0 km
  • Sierra Leone National Museum - 6 min drive - 6.1 km
  • Fourah Bay College - 9 min drive - 8.5 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Crown Bakery - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Crown Express - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Roy's Restaurant - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Basha - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Pearl Cafe - ‬3 min drive

About this property

The Swiss Hotel

Suburban hotel with fitness centre and 24-hour front desk
Along with a restaurant, there's a coffee shop/cafe on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A free manager's reception is offered daily. Public spaces have free WiFi.

Business amenities include a business centre and a meeting room. Event space at this hotel measures 161 square feet (15 square metres) and includes conference space. A fitness centre, a terrace, and barbecue grills are also featured at the business-friendly The Swiss Hotel. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) and an area shuttle are available for a fee. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4-star Freetown hotel.

  • 1 building
  • 24 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • 161 sq ft of conference space
  • 15 sq. m of conference space
  • Built in 2014
  • Manager's reception (free)
  • Towels for the beach
  • Business facilities
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • 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
  • Wedding services available
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Television in lobby
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
The Swiss Hotel offers 24 air-conditioned accommodations with a safe and complimentary bottles of water. Guests can make use of the in-room fridges and coffee/tea makers. Bathrooms include baths or showers with a rainfall showerhead, and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. 44-inch plasma televisions come with premium satellite channels. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Languages

Arabic, Chinese (Mandarin), English, French

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour return 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 centre
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Beach towels
  • Garden
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Massage

Accessibility

  • No lift

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: from approximately USD 8.5 for adults and from USD 8.5 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 20 per person (one way)

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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
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. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, Union Pay and Carte Blanche. Cash is not accepted. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.

We should mention

  • Children stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your 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

What is the cancellation policy at The Swiss Hotel?

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

How much does it cost to stay at The Swiss Hotel?

As of 28 Apr 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Swiss Hotel on 30 Apr 2025 start from AU$187.49, including 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.

Is parking available at The Swiss Hotel?

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

Are there any beaches close to The Swiss Hotel?

The closest beach to The Swiss Hotel is Lumley Beach (3.3 km).

What makes The Swiss Hotel a romantic place to stay?

A lounge bar, plus rainfall showerheads in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at The Swiss Hotel.

Does The Swiss Hotel serve breakfast?

Yep, buffet breakfast is served daily from 6:00 AM to 9:00 AM.

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

No, but there's an airport shuttle that runs 24 hours a day on request for a fee.

Is there a bar or restaurant at The Swiss Hotel?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves international cuisine. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

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

Check-in begins at 2 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at The Swiss Hotel?

No, pets are not allowed.

The Swiss Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 30 out of 66 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 24 out of 66 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 66 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 66 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 66 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 13 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Rogerio

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Natalie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Would stay here again

Comfortable beds and good AC. Good location.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
All good
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ahmad

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good place in the city, the food was good!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alfred

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel to get a feeling of safety and culture at the same time
Stayed 10 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Paul

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Fatu

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

ajay

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Raymond

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Very nice, but also pretty normal for SL

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.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

Jan

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Prince

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mamadou

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Cozy hotel

It’s was a very cozy hotel, great location. The stuff was very friendly and professional. The manager Sadio was fantastic and very knowledgeable.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Yezir

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 12 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Isatu

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place feels like home to me ! Love it!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Alfred

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Very nice hotel. Pleasant staffs but need abit of upgrading
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Alfajo

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Superb staff. Lovely hotel.

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
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stanley

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anita

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Thanks for a nice stay and for accommodating short notice and correcting of my booking error.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2022

2/10 Terrible

Daniel

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mahmud

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

8/10 Good

Mohamed

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
I really liked the location of the property. It was easily accessible by public transportation at any time of the day and because of the location, you can feel safe taking public transportation even at late hours of the night. The staff there were excellent and very attentive and pleasant. Every single staff there was incredible. One thing that I did not like was the fact that every guest had to stop at the front desk and wait for the staff to call up to the room before they could come upstairs. I think this is a bit invasive to someone's privacy. As long as the person knows what room or suite they're going to, they should be allowed to just go upstairs. Not every guest wants everyone to know who is coming to visit them. I don't believe people are just randomly walking into hotels from the street if they don't know who they are coming to visit. I personally, would like to see this changed.
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2022

6/10 Okay

SANDRA, GRANGER

Stayed 5 nights in May 2022