Great stay and very atmospheric building. With an excellent breakfast.

Stayed in May 2025

Staff was not very welcoming. Cleaners opening your door without knocking. Stuff got missing from the room. Room was tiny, too small to be comfortable. We got one on 3rd floor with no lift and no warning so if this is an issue you better communicate with the hotel beforehand.

The location. Rooftop view. Breakfast included but they stopped service at 10.10 while it says 10.30 on the room.

Stayed in April 2025

Small and busy little hotel. Great location in the middle of everything, so a short walk to many places. Rooms were small, but quiet which was a great surprise considering how much activity there was outside. Comfortable beds. Breakfast was plentiful and set out buffet style with lots of items. The bar area is very attractive and great for spending a few hours. The pool is a walk away and looked lovely, though we did not manage to use it.

Stayed in March 2025

The buffet breakfast was very good. Very friendly staff.

Stayed in February 2025

Probably the best place to stay on the island. Excellent restaurant, too- the rooms can be a bit noisy, but that‘s due to the overall vibrancy of St. Louis. Some rooms are very small and dark, ask for a room with a window.

Stayed in January 2025

The room could get some renovations. Breakfast need improvement

Location, place, history of the area

Stayed in January 2025

Housekeepers cleaned with the door wide open allowing mosquitos and other small insects in

Great location in Saint-Louis Hot shower Water Decent wifi signal Toiletries Good AC unit Has restaurant on ground floor that was good/waiters spoke English which was a good surprise Provided daily water bottles

Stayed in December 2024

Towels were wet but clean on arrival. The noise from the street can be heard so bring some ear plugs.

Lovely breakfast, coffee etc. Very charming property and the main sitting area by the bar is very well done. Bathrooms are updated. The a/c and fan worked quietly and perfectly.The hotel overall has an old colonial charm to it and the location is perfect. Parking spot is also super helpful

Stayed in May 2024

Colonial style boutique hotel. Very good location. Nice staff. Good wi.fi. Nice breakfast and dinner. Good service and staff.

Stayed in February 2023

The wi-fi was extremely unreliable. The shower unit leaked into the rest of the bathroom area. The hotel does not provide complimentary bottles of drinking water.

The breakfast selection is good. Breakfast starts at 0600, which is ideal for organising day trips away from St Louis. The bar and restaurant have a pleasant ambience. There are several cafes and restaurants nearby.

Stayed in January 2023

There was no availability of double room and we were given a twin room: even when pushing the beds next to each other is far from comfortable. The room looks old school and could do with some renovation (forget the "it's part of the charme" of the hotel... it could really do with some love): bathroom has no window makes the room smell like dump after shower. Beddings makes the room look even older (you can see form pictures). The floor of the room would be so much better if it was in wood, rather than tiles. Restaurant slightly overprices (glad we discovered restaurant right next door for the second day). Roof terrace too quiet and windy to be even considered for either breakfast of a night cup. Breakfast is ok (continental breakfast, with possibility of getting omelette)

Nice colonial hotel, very central position. I can see why it has so many good reviews, but somehow overrated (see what I didn't like). The bar has a really nice setting. Staff was really nice and helped us find transport back to Dakar (Dem Dikk was fully booked and private cars extremely expensive - but they advices on which transport to use - minivan - and the recommendation was spot on).

Stayed in March 2025

I'm absolutely amazed that this hotel has such a low average rating because my wife and I absolutely loved our stay. The staff were superb, epitomised by the security officer running down the pitch dark street at 6am in the morning to help find us a taxi so that we didn't miss our early morning bus to Dakar. The restaurant and bar areas are absolutely gorgeous; a wonderful colonial hotel vibe. It was a joy to dine and drink in this hotel. Our room was very nice, the location is perfect and the staff were really great in the restaurant, bar and front desk. This to me was a proper 4-star hotel experience. If I ever return to Saint Louis, I will definitely stay here again. Many thanks 🙏

Stayed in December 2024

The toilet was positioned a bit strangely with no leg room in front so had to sit sideways ;-) For me this was no issue, but not sure if a larger guest would struggle.

The absolute best and most affordable hotel in Saint-Louis! My colleagues stayed at other hotels and they could not even hold a candle to Hôtel La Résidence for the same price (and one was actually even more expensive). Perfect location, quiet and peaceful, spotlessly clean with all amenities, super comfy bed, amazing aircon, excellent wifi, extremely safe, fantastic breakfast, and wonderful, helpful staff. Would 100% recommend this hotel!

Stayed in November 2024

There is nothing to dislike in the hotel

The staff so friendly and kind, they allowed to park my motorcycle inside the reception. Which was a great welcoming gesture. FOOD WAS GREAT.

Stayed in May 2024

There was little to dislike

This was a really excellent hotel. It was very central the facilities were excellent, and the food and staff top rate.

Stayed in March 2023

The room is very small The bad is not confortable

No like

Stayed in May 2023

The room was way too small for a double. Circulation inside it was difficult. There is some maintenance to be done in the bathroom (nothing major but can bother you a bit). The reception in the morning (probably busy) made some mistakes, forgot to ask for cleaning when they said they would. They also said they would give us a mop (as the bathroom had few minor leaks near the WC and the joint of the glass panel was leaking too) but forgot about it.

Some people were helpful. Cleaning staff is friendly. Dinner was good except some dishes. The decoration is beautiful.

Stayed in May 2023

The pool table was broken and it was quite expensive compared to places round about

The breakfast was lovely with omlettes, fruit, cheese, meats, bread and crepes. The hotel itself had alot of character and the staff were very attentive. The man on reception actually arranged for me to get euros changed and got them delivered which was really helpful. The decor was pretty cool and there was a big TV in the bar

Stayed in February 2023

Amazing bar and dining room

Stayed in March 2023

I think that the price is overcharged for the tiny room, which was not giving me the impression of being clean. The toilet was so small even me (I have a normal size/weigh) could hardly use it. The WC was almost falling off (and I am not heavy). The restaurant/bar and lounge area are nice but the rest needs to be improved or the price reduced.

Stayed in February 2023

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Stayed in July 2025

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Stayed in December 2024

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Stayed in December 2024

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Stayed in October 2024