Treat yourself to an urban retreat where relaxation meets convenience. Experience world-class dining, indulge in spa services or simply unwind amidst beautiful gardens.
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.
When visiting Freetown, The Swiss Hotel is a great choice to consider. Guests can indulge in massages and enjoy international cuisine at Swiss Cafe, which is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Other features include a bar/lounge, a fitness center, and a terrace.
Languages
Arabic, Chinese (Mandarin), English, French
At a glance
Hotel size
24 rooms
Arranged over 3 floors
Arriving/Leaving
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 time is 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
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
Children
Children stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
No cribs (infant beds)
Pets
Pets not allowed
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
Free onsite self parking
Transfers
Airport shuttle on request (available 24 hours)*
Offsite
Area shuttle*
Other information
Designated smoking areas
Property amenities
Food and drink
Buffet breakfast (surcharge) each morning 6:00 AM–9:00 AM
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
Coffee shop
Barbecue grills
Free daily reception
Room service (limited hours)
Traveling with children
Children stay free (see details)
What to do
Beach nearby
Golf lessons nearby
Snorkeling nearby
Working away
Business center
Meeting room
Conference space (161 square feet)
Services
24-hour front desk
Concierge services
Tour/ticket assistance
Dry cleaning/laundry services
Free newspapers in lobby
Luggage storage
Wedding services
Multilingual staff
Beach towels
Facilities
1 building/tower
Built in 2014
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Garden
Terrace
Television in common areas
Fitness center
Banquet hall
Room amenities
Be entertained
44-inch plasma TV
Premium satellite channels
Home comfort
Air conditioning
Coffee/tea maker
Sleep well
Blackout drapes/curtains
Soundproofed rooms
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Bathtub or shower
Rainfall showerhead
Free toiletries
Towels
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi
Food and drink
Refrigerator
Free bottled water
More
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
Connecting/adjoining rooms available
Special features
Dining
Swiss Cafe - This restaurant specializes in international cuisine and serves breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner.
Fees & policies
Optional extras
Buffet breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately USD 8.5 for adults and USD 8.5 for children
Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of USD 20 per person (one way)
Area shuttle service is offered for an extra charge
Policies
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.
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.
This property does not have elevators.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
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
Does The Swiss Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, The Swiss Hotel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at The Swiss Hotel?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at The Swiss Hotel?
Yes, there's free self parking.
Is airport shuttle service offered by The Swiss Hotel?
Yes, an airport shuttle is available. The charge is USD 20 per person one way.
What are the check-in and check-out times at The Swiss Hotel?
Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 11:30 AM. Check-out time is 11 AM.
What is there to do at The Swiss Hotel and nearby?
Have fun with nearby activities such as snorkeling and practice your swing at the nearby golf course. Enjoy amenities like a fitness center and a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near The Swiss Hotel?
Yes, Swiss Cafe offers international cuisine.
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Reviews
8.4
Very good
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8.6/10
Cleanliness
8.8/10
Staff & service
8.0/10
Amenities
8.0/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.8/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
13 Jan 2025
James
James, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
24 Dec 2024
Fatu
Fatu, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
22 Nov 2024
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.
ajay
ajay, 5-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
27 Oct 2024
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.
Raymond
Raymond, 1-night trip with friends
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4/10 Fair
16 Oct 2024
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.
Jan
Jan, 7-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
27 Aug 2024
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.
Prince
Prince, 2-night business trip
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10/10 Exceptional
29 Mar 2024
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.
Mamadou
Mamadou, 1-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
8 Jan 2024
Yezir
Yezir, 12-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional
7 Sep 2023
This place feels like home to me ! Love it!
Isatu
Isatu, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
2 May 2023
Very nice hotel. Pleasant staffs but need abit of upgrading
Alfred
Alfred, 6-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
1 May 2023
Alfajo
Alfajo, 4-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
3 Apr 2023
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
Michelle
Michelle, 2-night trip with friends
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10/10 Exceptional
15 Mar 2023
Stanley
Stanley, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
8 Jan 2023
Thanks for a nice stay and for accommodating short notice and correcting of my booking error.
Anita
Anita, 6-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
2/10 Poor
6 Jan 2023
Daniel
Daniel, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
22 Nov 2022
Mahmud
Mahmud, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
15 Jun 2022
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.
Mohamed
Mohamed, 10-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
6/10 Good
8 Jun 2022
SANDRA
SANDRA, 5-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
8 Jun 2022
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
Ryan
Ryan, 7-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional
16 May 2022
Responsive staff
Very responsive and hands-on management. Overall nice experience.
Collins
Collins, 7-night business trip
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8/10 Very good
16 Mar 2022
Helpful and friendly staff. Good location and spacious room. Internet a bit variable
Jamie
Jamie, 7-night business trip
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10/10 Exceptional
30 Jan 2022
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.
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3-night business trip
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10/10 Exceptional
6 Oct 2021
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
Daniel
Daniel, 1-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
18 May 2021
Nice and friendly staff
Very friendly staff, always willing to help. Mr. Johnson the manager was very helpful. Staff always have a smile on their face
DAVID
DAVID, 12-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
28 Feb 2020
Amazing Staff!
I didn't get the room that I booked at first and was put in an apartment off site of the hotel. They did however get me moved over as soon as they could. We did get in trouble for swimming after hours, but we had not seen any signs on the hours the pool was open. Overall, a great place to stay because the staff is amazing. They have been there for several years and tend to remember you. A very nice touch. Plus they will go over and above to make your stay good.