Royal Palm Hotel: Our full report

Conveniently close to the airport, in the centre of town, the Moevenpick Royal Palm Hotel is perhaps the city's best large hotel: it's very professional and ideal for short overnight stops.

The Royal palm has 230 rooms in total, including:

- 36 Executive Rooms, each with its own private executive lounge;

- 9 Junior Suites

- 3 Diplomatic Suites

- 1 Presidential Suite.

All the rooms here have individually controllable air-conditioning systems, direct-dial phone/voicemail, a high-speed internet connection, satellite TV with 21 channels, hairdryer, a fridge/mini-bar, a room safe and in-room tea and coffee-making facilities.

Geographics

Location: Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

Ideal length of stay: Usually just one night – when over-nighting between connections.

Directions: It's a 45-minute drive from the airport, depending on the traffic.

Food & drink

Usual board basis: B&B

Dining style: Individual Tables

Dining locations: Indoor and Outdoor Dining

Drinks included: Tea and coffee from in-room facilities

Children

Attitude towards children: Children are welcome at The Royal Palm Hotel.

Generally recommended for children: Yes

Central communications

Power supply: Mains Electricity

Communications: There is cell phone reception at The Royal Palm, and in-room phones.

TV & radio: There are televisions in all of the rooms. There are also computer connections and WiFi in the rooms for those wanting to use their own laptops.

Health & safety

Malarial area: Yes

Medical care: The nearest hospital is a 15-minute drive away from The Royal Palm Hotel.

Dangerous animals: Low Risk

Fire safety: There are fire extinguishers and smoke alarms at The Royal Palm Hotel.

Extras

Disabled access: On Request

Laundry facilities: Full Laundry Service - Extra Charge

Money: There is a facility to change money here, athough their rates are not always the best in town.