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Hotel Oloffson

Box 260, Port-au-Prince 6110, Haiti
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Ranked #15 of 24 hotels in Port-au-Prince
3.0 of 5 stars 37 Reviews
February 1, 2012 -
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glpgeorge
Groton, Connecticut
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5 reviews
2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed February 1, 2012

I was in PaP with a NGO working in Cite Soliel, the Oloffson was an oasis we returned to every day. yes it has it's cracks in the walls, creaky floors and slow service, but I felt removed from the dust and noise and I felt safe. I will go back to Haiti and I will stay at the Oloffson.... More

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geeman1017
Toronto, Canada
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30 reviews
7 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed January 17, 2012

The reviews are largely right, it is run down and it is an environment that takes a toll on buildings (humitidy). But this is not Cozumel! This is Port-au-Prince. Here, a fine meal, the comfort of a good bar, friendly (super nice) staff and associates..... This means everything in a place where many who work there have next to nothing.... More

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LisandroVoyager
Washington DC, District of Columbia
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30 reviews
27 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed December 3, 2011
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It is delightful to sip a drink or have a sandwich on the hotel's veranda, and visit the gardens, which had many voodoo dolls & macabre curiosities posted here and there. But the service was unprofessional and the dining staff seemed overwhelmed. The rear annex has a wonderful gallery with rocking chairs, and with its panoramic view of the city... More

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This is not a hotel for business or holiday travelers, but a marvel for the gemologists among hotel guests. If you don't have the antennas for historic hotels, stay away, go to the Karibe Hotel. Otherwise: this hotel's voodoo spell is inescapable. Would love to go there again and again ... More

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FancyBee
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We stayed there just for one night. The first room we were shown was the room next to the Jean Claude Van Damme room and we quickly decided not to sleep in there. It had been freshly painted, but there were a lot of holes stuffed with fresh newspapers and by experience I know that this is a sign rats... More

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OsloAK_travellers
Oslo
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed September 30, 2011
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Here is my 2 cents. There are few tourists in Haiti, what there is a lot of, are aid workers, NGO personnel and other people here on business. And as such, the Oloffson might not be what they are looking for. They want a hot bath, tv and a small taste of the comforts of home. The Oloffson might not... More

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yomamalynn
Cleveland, Ohio
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21 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed July 29, 2011
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people found this review helpful

Go for the ambiance, the history, the art, the mean rhum punch, the band RAM, and the architecture. Yes, it needs some repairs. But I know I am in a third world country, and I do not have big expectations. I went to hear the band (they play most Thur nights) and eat the best food in PaP. I enjoyed... More

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IdRatherBeInStBarths
New York City, New York
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4 reviews
10 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed July 27, 2011
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person found this review helpful

I don't know if this review will be pulled because I only had a drink in this hotel and didn't stay here. I don't know what condition the rooms are in but the lobby and the outside of the building are well-maintained and beautiful. This is one of the most famous hotels in the world. It is the best-preserved example... More

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JeremyCondor
Sospel, France
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7 reviews
10 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed July 20, 2011
7
people found this review helpful

The saddest thing about this hotel is watching star-struck guests sucking up to Richard Morse (one of those global mega stars nobody has ever heard of) - who is utterly indifferent to them and indeed to all the people who keep this crumbling establishment going. It's Stockholm syndrome in action: If I'm really nice to the owner, maybe the staff... More

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farted
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27 reviews
15 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed July 18, 2011
4
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The poor service is only rivalled by the wretched condition of this dilapidated hotel. There is little to recommend, aside from the laid back ambiance (reinforced by the speed and general disdain displayed by the staff). Come to the Oloffson, sit back, and watch the hotel decay in front of your eyes. It was perhaps a romantic and nostalgic experience... More

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Address: Box 260, Port-au-Prince 6110, Haiti

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