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The Swiss Hotel

4.0 star property
4-star guestrooms with free WiFi

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Lobby lounge
Property grounds
Standard Double Room | In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing
Reception
Lobby sitting area

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Gym
  • Breakfast available
  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Parking included

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 | In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Apartment, 1 Bedroom

  • Hill view
  • 969 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Double Room | In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Standard Double Room

  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Room | In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Deluxe Room

  • City view
  • 431 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Twin Bed

Studio

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Executive Room

  • 646 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Superior Room | In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Superior Room

  • 377 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the neighborhood

Freetown

In suburbs.You'll find Lumley Beach and National Stadium within 3 miles (5 km) of this hotel. St John's Maroon Church and Cotton Tree are also within 6 miles (10 km).

What's nearby

  • St John's Maroon Church - 6 min drive - 3.6 miles
  • Lumley Beach - 6 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Cotton Tree - 6 min drive - 3.7 miles
  • Sierra Leone National Museum - 6 min drive - 3.8 miles
  • Fourah Bay College - 9 min drive - 5.3 miles

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

4-star guestrooms with free WiFi
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 center and a meeting room. Event space at this hotel measures 161 square feet (15 square meters) and includes conference space. A fitness center, 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 is 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 safes and complimentary bottled water. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and coffee/tea makers. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers with rainfall showerheads, and complimentary toiletries.

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

Languages

Arabic, Chinese (Mandarin), English, French

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • 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

Things to do

  • Gym
  • TV in common areas

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 44-inch plasma TV with premium satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Towels provided

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.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property 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: approximately USD 8.5 for adults and 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

How close is The Swiss Hotel to the airport?

The Swiss Hotel is 114.6 mi (214-min drive) away from the Freetown (FNA-Lungi Intl.) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

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

As of Apr 16, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Swiss Hotel on Apr 17, 2025 start from $102.48, 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.

Does The Swiss Hotel have an airport shuttle?

The Swiss Hotel offers an airport shuttle 24 hours a day, on request, for a charge of USD 20 per person, one way.

How close is The Swiss Hotel to the beach?

This hotel is 1.5 mi (6-min drive) from Lumley Beach and 12.4 mi (37-min drive) from River No. 2 Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does The Swiss Hotel offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at The Swiss Hotel, but buffet breakfast is offered for a fee of USD 8.5 for adults and USD 8.5 for children. It's available every day from 6:00 AM to 9:00 AM.

Is there a casino at The Swiss Hotel?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at The Swiss Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 11:30 AM.

Is there free parking at The Swiss Hotel?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does The Swiss Hotel have a pool?

The Swiss Hotel does not have a pool.

Does The Swiss Hotel have a restaurant?

The Swiss Hotel is home to Swiss Cafe, which features international cuisine, light fare, and brunch.

Does The Swiss Hotel have a spa?

This hotel doesn't have a spa, but it does offer massages.

How close is The Swiss Hotel to downtown Freetown?

The Swiss Hotel is 2.5 mi away from Freetown.

The Swiss Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 29 out of 65 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 24 out of 65 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 65 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 65 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 65 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

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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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 traveler
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 traveler
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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was clean and the staff were all friendly and went above and beyond to offer a great service! This is now my hotel of choice in Freetown and I will definitely be back
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Collins

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Responsive staff
Very responsive and hands-on management. Overall nice experience.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022

8/10 Good

Jamie

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Helpful and friendly staff. Good location and spacious room. Internet a bit variable
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fantastic, will stay again
Wow, fantastic place to stay in Freetown. It was my first time there and everyone there went out of there way to help me and make my stay great. This is where I’ll stay next time I come back.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stay and great staff
Thanks for the assistance of all the staff, we have a great stay and also tried the breakfast which was large enough and convenient for us. Looking forward to coming back in Freetown
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2021