Name: Hotel Francilia
Address: Kakum Road, Cape Coast, Ghana, Biriwa, Biriwa, Biriwa, not available, Ghana
Rating: 7

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Hotel Francilia

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Hotel francilia is a nice place that's just past the police barrier at Jukwa Road. It is off the main road which could be intimidating if you haven't traveled in Ghana.  A note about the pool, it's not a western pool.  They don't use chlorine and it is essentially a fresh water pool that they "clean" occasionally.  I used it several times without any problems but probably wouldn't let my kids swim in it.  The food is fantastic and some of the best I've had in Ghana. The room was clean and the staff was friendly. 

Nice place 

Stayed in a double room (there is no 'single' room) overnight during a field assignment. 

On the day I was to check in, I followed the google maps link found on the web but it took me to a wrong place. As no direct telephone number (manager 0244543794) was listed, I couldn't contact the hotel to find out its actual location (it was not the hotel's fault). I had to look for another accommodation that evening. The hotel manager responded to my email later on and I was able to check into Francilla the next day.

Located on the outskirts of the central Cape Coast area, there were not many other buildings around. The room was reasonably spacious and bed was large for the price range. Rooms upstairs would give you an open view, though you cannot say it is gorgeous. TV (pictures quality was really bad), A/C, water heater and fridge worked. No remote control was provided for the A/C. One could only switch it on or off at the temperature set by the hotel. I receive a remote upon requesting but it wasn't compatible with the A/C unit. Wifi hardly worked.

Restaurant didn't have a menu. They said they were working on it. The chef told me  he could prepare local food and a limited range of continental dishes such as sandwiches and spaghetti Bolognese. I ordered a Bolognese with chicken meat and got spaghetti with a chicken thigh with tomato sauce on it! It was yummy though. 

In the evening, I could clearly hear voices and TV sound from another room and reception. This was due to the louvers mounted facing the corridor inside. Not sure why the louvers were needed there. Cross-ventilation in a room with A/C? Or just in case the generator breaks down during the famous 'dum so' (power-cuts)?

Staff were friendly and helpful. I could feel they were trying hard to make my stay comfortable against their limited experience. Facilities were relatively well maintained. Room was spacious and I enjoyed the view from the window especially after spending a night in a windowless room in another hotel.

Ideally, you should come with your own transportation. Because of the hotel's location, it would be difficult to find a taxi yourself but the staff could probably help get one for you.

I'd recommend this hotel to a business traveler with a low to mid-range (by the local standard) budget.

Ok infrastructure. Relatively new in business, staff trying hard to make guests happy

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