A landmark luxury hotel in Niamey with 93 rooms, including 36 offering beautiful views of the Niger River. Combines colonial charm with modern amenities. The hotel features landscaped gardens, riverside restaurant terrace, pool, and has been hosting distinguished guests for decades. Known for its historic character and river location.
The Grand Hotel du Niger stands on Avenue du Président Lubke on the west bank of the Niger River, making it the most prominent address in Niamey for travellers who want a direct view of the waterway that defines the city. The hotel has received diplomats, journalists, and government delegations since the independence era and retains a colonial-era scale — wide shaded verandas, a large swimming pool set in landscaped tropical gardens, and public rooms with high ceilings and terrazzo floors that recall the architectural ambitions of the 1960s. The 93 guestrooms include 36 that overlook the Niger River; these are the most sought-after rooms in the property and should be requested explicitly at booking. Standard rooms are air-conditioned with satellite television, an in-room safe, and a private bathroom; river-view suites add a furnished private terrace. The riverside restaurant terrace is the hotel's social centre, serving French and Nigerien cuisine — grilled tilapia sourced from the river, poulet yassa, zebu steak, and reliable continental breakfast spreads — in a breezy open-air setting from early morning through late evening. The bar serves cold local Flag beer, imported wines, and soft drinks until midnight. A dedicated business centre and multiple meeting rooms cater to the frequent official delegations that have made this hotel a consistent government event venue. The concierge can arrange airport transfers, guided city tours, and connections to nearby attractions including the National Museum of Niger, which is less than two kilometres away and known for its rock-art reproductions and live animal enclosure.
Amenities
- swimming pool
- riverside restaurant
- bar
- garden
- WiFi
- parking
- security
- conference rooms
- river views
Location
Avenue du Président Lubke, Niamey, Niger
13.5185, 2.1045 View on map
Highlights
- Riverside terrace restaurant with direct views of the Niger River — the most atmospheric dining setting in central Niamey
- Historic colonial-era landmark with 93 rooms, 36 of which face the river directly from private terraces or balconies
- Swimming pool in landscaped tropical gardens — the most reliable hotel pool in the Niamey city centre
Tips for visiting
- Request a river-view room at the time of booking, not on arrival — they represent fewer than 40% of total inventory and are reserved weeks ahead around government events and international conferences
- The restaurant terrace is busiest at lunch between 13:00 and 14:30 and at dinner from 20:00; arriving just outside these windows makes it easier to secure a table with an unobstructed river view
- The National Museum of Niger, with its extensive rock-art reproductions and ethnographic collections, is a 10-minute taxi ride and a worthwhile half-day excursion from the hotel