
Mövenpick Ambassador Hotel Accra is a 5-star hotel located in the central business district of Accra, Ghana, near government ministries, the Accra Financial Centre, and the International Conference Centre. It’s approximately a 15-20 minute drive from Kotoka International Airport and offers a complimentary airport shuttle.
Here’s a summary of its features, room types, services, location, and reviews:
Features:
- Luxury Accommodation: The hotel offers contemporary and elegantly designed rooms and suites.
- Wellness and Recreation: It boasts an outdoor swimming pool with a view and a pool bar, a full-service spa (offering Thai massages, sauna, steam room, and a 24-hour gym), and a garden.
- Dining: Multiple dining options including The Phoenix Restaurant (serving breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner with pool views), a poolside bar, two coffee shops/cafes, and a snack bar/deli. They offer buffet breakfast with vegetarian and vegan options, kid-friendly buffets, and special diet menus on request.
- Business Facilities: A business center, conference center, and 5 meeting rooms, including a ballroom and an executive floor.
- Connectivity: Free Wi-Fi and wired internet access in all areas (rooms and public areas).
- Parking: Free onsite self-parking and accessible parking.
- Family-Friendly: Children stay free (check specific age policies, some sources indicate 6-7 years stay free), free cribs/infant beds, connecting/adjoining rooms available, and a children’s menu.
- Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible, with some specially adapted rooms, a toilet with grab rails, lowered sinks, and roll-in showers.
- Other Amenities: 24-hour front desk, room service, car hire, lift, soundproof rooms, designated smoking area, shuttle service (additional charge for area shuttle), shops on site, and a library.
Room Types: The hotel offers a variety of rooms and suites, often with views of the city, pool, or garden. Common room types include:
- Superior King/Twin Room: Elegantly designed with a choice of king or twin beds, shower or bath. Approximately 355 sq ft.
- Deluxe King Room: Offers extra space for work or relaxation with a comfortable king-size bed, bath, or shower. Approximately 431 sq ft.
- Executive King/Twin Room: Features a pool with a view and a hot tub in some descriptions, with private bathrooms including a walk-in shower, bath, and hairdryer. Offers flat-screen TV, soundproof walls, minibar, tea/coffee maker.
- Deluxe Suite with Pool View: Spacious suite with 1 bedroom, seating area, and bathroom with walk-in shower and bath. Approximately 657 sq ft.
- Presidential Suite: Features a separate bedroom and living area, premium bedding, minibar, and in-room safe.
- Executive Club Floor: Guests staying on this floor receive additional benefits like private check-in/check-out, access to a boardroom, and an exclusive lounge with a balcony offering complimentary morning breakfast and evening canapés with selected wines and champagne.
Services:
- 24-hour front desk
- Room service (24-hour)
- Concierge service
- Currency exchange
- Car rental desk
- Airport shuttle (complimentary)
- Area shuttle (surcharge)
- Wedding services
- Porter/bellhop
- Daily housekeeping
- Laundry service (additional charge)
- Dry cleaning service (additional charge)
- Luggage storage
- Express check-out
- Contactless check-in/check-out available
- Automatic and operator wake-up calls
- Security features (safe deposit box in room, sprinkler in room, smoke alarm in room, keycard-operated door locks)
Location:
- Address: Independence Avenue, Ridge, Accra, Ghana.
- Proximity:
- 10-minute walk from Accra National Museum.
- 5 minutes away from the International Conference Center.
- Close to Government Ministries and Accra Financial Centre.
- Easy access to Ghana Nima Tours.
- Near Makola Market and the National Theatre of Ghana.
- Approximately 7 km (15-20 minute drive) from Kotoka International Airport (ACC).
- Short car ride to Labadi Beach and Accra Mall.
Reviews: The hotel generally receives very good to excellent reviews, with an average rating often around 8.2 to 8.8 out of 10 based on hundreds of reviews.
- Positive aspects frequently mentioned:
- Outstanding, friendly, courteous, and accommodating staff.
- Excellent and sumptuous breakfast with a variety of local and international options.
- Beautiful environment, aesthetics, and ambience, especially the pool area and garden.
- Cleanliness and well-maintained facilities.
- Great location for business and exploring the city.
- Enjoyable pool area with live music.
- Complimentary airport transfer.
- Some less positive points noted by a few guests:
- Noise levels due to proximity to a venue.
- Occasional renovations may affect restaurant availability or other services.
- Some minor issues with room amenities (e.g., dim lighting, water leaks in a few instances).
- Room service rates can be perceived as high by some.
Overall, guests appreciate the hotel’s service, breakfast, and central location.
