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Consistently good service and always friendly and helpful staff.

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My daughter and I spent two nights here. It was a great location for seeing things in Dar es Salaam. Ken Mandler

It's a Holiday Inn. Perfect for an overnight stay to catch my flight to Arusha the next day. It's perfect.

This hotel is good for business travel or one's last night before flying out. It is located in the city center, not near any tourist sights. The best hotels for tourism and relaxation are located up the Msasani Peninsula. However, I found the Holiday Inn perfect for our purposes. The restaurant was fine and the included breakfast was first rate. Most of all, the air conditioning was fantastic.

The Holiday Inn name should be withdrawn from this hotel. Its got the worst service from Check In to Epileptic Internet service. I will never advice my Dog to stay there again.

We paid 100 bucks a night and for that price this place was perfect for us. The front desk staff are really good. The pool was nice and is open for long ours. The 1st floor has all kinds of stores on it. The roof top bar is really fun and has a good view. The restaurant on the first floor is fine and there breakfast and lunch spreads are good. Im pretty sure they put us in their worst rooms based on the price we paid.... so they weren't perfect but were okay. The worst part about the rooms is that there was so much moister from the bathroom that the whole room kind of felt damp and had a damp smell.

For business this is the heart of downtown and although not having beach or view, does have clean rooms, very courteous staff, and decent room service. It's a tad overpriced. if they lower their prices, they could outcompete many other places.

We stayed one night on Jun. 10, 2011. Compared to the price, this hotel is too bad. All the hotel staffs (receptionists, restaurant managers, restaurant servers, and so on) were not kind at all. The buffet was terrible. I need to pay separately if I want to have salads, hot plates and dessert. The food? Terrible, too. (Ah, one more thing I wanted to say is that our table was full of our dishes. They didn't get them out.) The tiles in the shower booth were not clean. Was able to see dirty water came out from the lever button for flushing toilet. Consider other hotels if you are looking for one in Dar Es Salaam.

Took a cty tour. Located in Downtown Dar es Sallam, not a good neighborhood. Would not stay there again because of the location. I should have know by the description City Center. My fault.

Switched to this hotel from another one in order to have faster, more reliable Internet access. Compared to other hotels in its price-range in Dar, this hotel is very new and luxurious feeling so I find it to be a great value.

Azikiwe Street/ Upanga Road Jct Dar es Salaam

Hotel highlights

  • Free WiFi and wired Internet in rooms and public areas
  • Free parking
  • Onsite dining
  • Spa

Located within a 5-minute walk of Dar es Salaam International Conference Centre, Holiday Inn Dar Es Salaam City Center, an IHG Hotel is within a 15-minute stroll of Askari Monument. This 124-room, 4-star hotel welcomes guests with conveniences like a full-service spa, an outdoor pool, and free in-room WiFi.


Dining

Enjoy dining at Gaucho Restaurant, one of 3 onsite restaurants. Savor a meal from the comfort of your room with room service, or entertain your taste buds with a beverage at the bar/lounge or coffee shop/cafe. Buffet breakfast is offered for a fee each morning from 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM.


Rooms

Flat-screen TVs come with cable channels, and guests can stay connected with free WiFi and wired Internet. Bathrooms offer hair dryers and free toiletries, and beds are dressed in pillow menus. Refrigerators, minibars, and coffee makers are also available.


Property features

Holiday Inn Dar Es Salaam City Center, an IHG Hotel features a full-service spa, an outdoor pool, and a gym. You can take advantage of free parking, along with an airport shuttle (available 24 hours) for USD 35 per vehicle one-way. The front desk has multilingual staff on hand 24/7 to help with access to locker space, concierge services, and luggage storage. Other amenities at this spa hotel include free WiFi in public areas, meeting rooms, and conference space.

Room options

Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds

2 Twin Beds | Sleeps 2

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Accessible

1 Double Bed | Sleeps 2

Premium Room, 2 Twin Beds

2 Twin Beds | Sleeps 2

Suite, 1 Bedroom

1 Double Bed | Sleeps 4

Guest reviews for Holiday Inn Dar Es Salaam City Center, an IHG Hotel

Everyone (3) Business (3) Couples (2) Family (1) Other (2) Friends (2)
5
Partner Couples

Consistently good service and always friendly and helpful staff.

By on Mar 23, 2024

Review comment responded on Mar 23, 2024

Dear JohnGreetings from Holiday Inn Dar Es Salaam City Centre!Thank you very much for placing your trust and sharing feedback on your experience with us. We thank you for your postive encouragement and we look forward to hosting you again in the future

2
Everyone

By on Jul 21, 2023

Review comment responded on Aug 11, 2023

Dear PedroGreetings from Holiday Inn Dar Es Salaam City Centre!Thank you very much for placing your trust and sharing feedback on your experience with us. We strive to make each stay as pleasant and comfortable as possible, and we will use your comments to coach our team in order to provide a better experience in the future.I request you to please give us another opportunity to present you with the best of Holiday Inn Dar Es Salaam City Centre.Thanks and RegardsPravin ThakareFront Office Manager

5
Everyone

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By on Sep 24, 2022

Review comment responded on Oct 8, 2022

Dear MelanieThank you for sharing your review against your recent stay with us. also Thank you for scoring us to maximum.Thank you for your encouragement and look forward to welcome you again in near by future.RegardsPravin ThakareFront Office Manager

5
Everyone

By on Jul 5, 2022

5

great location!

Family

My daughter and I spent two nights here. It was a great location for seeing things in Dar es Salaam. Ken Mandler

By on Apr 13, 2015

4

one night in dar

Other

It's a Holiday Inn. Perfect for an overnight stay to catch my flight to Arusha the next day. It's perfect.

By on Jan 17, 2015

4

good centrally located hotel

Friends

This hotel is good for business travel or one's last night before flying out. It is located in the city center, not near any tourist sights. The best hotels for tourism and relaxation are located up the Msasani Peninsula. However, I found the Holiday Inn perfect for our purposes. The restaurant was fine and the included breakfast was first rate. Most of all, the air conditioning was fantastic.

By on Dec 26, 2013

1

showbiz trip

Business

The Holiday Inn name should be withdrawn from this hotel. Its got the worst service from Check In to Epileptic Internet service. I will never advice my Dog to stay there again.

By on Dec 19, 2013

4

pretty good.

Friends

We paid 100 bucks a night and for that price this place was perfect for us. The front desk staff are really good. The pool was nice and is open for long ours. The 1st floor has all kinds of stores on it. The roof top bar is really fun and has a good view. The restaurant on the first floor is fine and there breakfast and lunch spreads are good. Im pretty sure they put us in their worst rooms based on the price we paid.... so they weren't perfect but were okay. The worst part about the rooms is that there was so much moister from the bathroom that the whole room kind of felt damp and had a damp smell.

By on Apr 4, 2013

3

business travel

Business

For business this is the heart of downtown and although not having beach or view, does have clean rooms, very courteous staff, and decent room service. It's a tad overpriced. if they lower their prices, they could outcompete many other places.

By on Aug 6, 2012

Holiday Inn Dar Es Salaam City Center, an IHG Hotel

Azikiwe Street/ Upanga Road Jct, Dar es Salaam,
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