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The Swiss Hotel

4.0 star property
Treat yourself to an urban retreat where relaxation meets convenience. Experience world-class dining, indulge in spa services or simply unwind amidst beautiful gardens.

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The Swiss Hotel, in the heart of the business district, offers a tranquil oasis with its garden and coffee shop/cafe. Indulge in a rejuvenating spa treatment or enjoy international cuisine at Swiss Cafe while taking advantage of free WiFi and multilingual staff.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym
  • Breakfast available

Room options

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

Deluxe Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • City view
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Twin Bed

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

Superior Room

  • 35 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Executive Room

  • 60 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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

Apartment

  • Hill view
  • 90 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Standard Room

  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 King Bed

Studio

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Located in Freetown, The Swiss Hotel is in the business district and near the beach. Cotton Tree and Law Courts are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Lumley Beach and Leicester Peak. With snorkeling and fishing nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water. Visit our Freetown travel guide
Map
38 Spur Road, Freetown

What's nearby

  • Lumley beach in Freetown, Sierra Leone
    Lumley Beach
    2 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • View of Bombax Ceiba flowers with the blue sky background.
    Cotton Tree
    7 min drive - 3.8 miles
  • Sunset at River no 2 beach, Sierra Leone
    River No. 2 Beach
    23 min drive - 15.3 miles
  • Sierra Leone National Museum
    7 min drive - 3.8 miles
  • Fourah Bay College
    8 min drive - 4.2 miles

Getting around

  • Freetown (FNA-Lungi Intl.)
    137 min drive

Restaurants

  • Gina's Frozen Yogurt & Coffee
    10 min walk
  • Crown Express
    12 min walk
  • Oasis Juice Bar and Cafe
    4 min drive
  • Pearl Cafe
    3 min drive
  • Roy's Restaurant
    4 min drive

About this property

The Swiss Hotel

Upscale hotel in the business district
At The Swiss Hotel, you can look forward to a free daily manager's reception, a terrace, and a coffee shop/cafe. Treat yourself to a massage or other spa services. The on-site international cuisine restaurant, Swiss Cafe, offers breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a garden and dry cleaning/laundry services.
Other perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), and luggage storage
  • Concierge services, tour/ticket assistance, and multilingual staff
Room features
All guestrooms at The Swiss Hotel have perks such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi and safes.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and tubs or showers
  • 44-inch plasma TVs with premium channels
  • Refrigerators, coffee/tea makers, and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

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

Restaurants on site

  • Swiss Cafe

Things to do

  • Gym
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 161 square feet of conference space
  • Business center
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Beach towels
  • Garden
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Massage

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2014
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 44-inch plasma TV with premium satellite channels

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • 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)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the 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

Is The Swiss Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Swiss Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 11:30 AM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at The Swiss Hotel?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Does The Swiss Hotel provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of USD 20 per person applies.

Where is The Swiss Hotel located?

Situated in the business district, this hotel is 1.3 mi (2.1 km) from Lumley Beach and 2.7 mi (4.3 km) from National Stadium. St John's Maroon Church and Cotton Tree are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Reviews

The Swiss Hotel Reviews

8.4

Very Good

8.6

Cleanliness

6.6

Location

9.0

Staff & service

8.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 42 out of 86 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 28 out of 86 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 9 out of 86 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 86 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 86 reviews

Reviews

Verified

6/10 Okay

Jesus-Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness
Staff were accommodating and nice. The rooms were clean, had everything and very good. The location is in a good spot. The restaurant food was meh but overall it was good - I would stay here again
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

JUSU

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All the Staff were professional.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Ruben

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff and Amenities the host Priscilla is phenomenal, professional and caring. She is a great asset to any organization that she works for. Because of the way she handles her self and her attention to detail and ready to solve problems I keep coming to the Swiss Hotel. She is very hospitable.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ahmad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good place in the city, the food was good!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Natalie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Would stay here again

Comfortable beds and good AC. Good location.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Okey

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very neat and good manager with refairly responsive team, though restaurant and some front desk staff requires further training on effective communication.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Raymond

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
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8/10 Good

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
All good
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024
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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
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10/10 Excellent

Jean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I always stay at the Swiss Hotel when I stay in Freetown. I enjoy staying here and feel very happy with the service and facilities in general. However, on my last visit there seemed to be a shortage of toilet roll with my toilet roll only being replaced with one if the existing roll was nearly empty. I ran out a few times and had use the tissues and once ran out of everything and didn’t get a replacement until my third Tim of asking. I had bought some spare myself to ensure that I didn’t really run out. Such a small thing and it didn’t spoil my stay but it does seem an unnecessary issue. Otherwise, I’m still very happy with my stay and will be coming again.
Stayed 13 nights in Mar 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Isatu

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I always stay here when am in freetown. It feels like home.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Ansu

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff members.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

Alfred

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The culture statement all around the hotel
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Swiss hotel is great option in Freetown. Staff is amazingly helpful and courteous. Rooms are very spacious, modern and clean. There is also a restaurant at the hotel. Slightly pricey but food quality is excellent.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
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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
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10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Cute hotel, friendly staff, good price.

The hotel is nicely decorated throughout with a lovely pool/bar area. The staff were all super friendly and helpful, and I had a nice stay. For me, the mattress was not comfortable as I like a firm, supportive mattress, but for a few days, I survived. The breakfast was good and had a nice variety of food that kept me full until dinner. Thank you all for your hospitality!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mamadou

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
Verified

6/10 Okay

Sankar

Disliked: Amenities
Noisy environment..literally traffic noise can be heard in the room..front office rude & unprofessional..dirty bed covers & inspite of several complaints it took them so many reminder to chnage it..no pressure in water flow in baths rooms..so overall a medicore hotel ..only exception I can say is food ..its overall good
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025
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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
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10/10 Excellent

Prince

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
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8/10 Good

Alfred

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Very nice hotel. Pleasant staffs but need abit of upgrading
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

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
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10/10 Excellent

Michelle

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
Verified

4/10 Poor

Jan

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Dennis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very friendly atmosphere
Stayed 13 nights in Mar 2026