Widely represented in English-speaking Africa since its 2014 takeover of South African group Protea, the Marriott group is beginning to expand its footprint in West Africa. While a Sheraton will open at the beginning of the year in MauritaniaNouakchott, the American hotelier has just made its debut near Dakar, close to the Diamniadio and the Abdou Diouf International Conference Centre. The city has been booming since the opening of the new airport international Blaise Diagne, a twenty-minute drive away, complemented by the TER link linking the city to Dakar on one side and to the Senegalese hub on the other.
" The opening of the Courtyard by Marriott Dakar Diamniadio is an important milestone for Marriott International" said Sandra Schulze-Potgieter, VP Premium & Select Brands, Europe, Middle East and Africa, Marriott International. Responding to the growing number of travellers looking for quality accommodation in this a new hub for the Senegalese economyWith its contemporary design, the hotel offers 134 rooms and suites, all equipped with high-speed Wi-Fi and a flexible workspace.
For business travellers, the Courtyard by Marriott Dakar Diamniadio also has over 500 square metres of versatile meeting and event space, with the largest of its three rooms able to accommodate 160 people. The hotel's F&B offer is based on its Gainde bar, adjacent to reception, and the Laurier restaurant, offering a buffet of local and international dishes. This is complemented by a outdoor swimming pool and a gym equipped with Technogym machines.
