This is a very decent hotel. The room was clean and, surprisingly, the shower had abundant hot water, The hotel restaurant is supposedly Lebanese, but it serves a bit of everything, from fajitas to cheeseburgers. It is a bit on the pricey side, and there are better restaurants for the money, apart from a very good place that serves traditional... more

Clean, comfortable, central. Cant ask for more in Dakar. more

To begin with, if you are considering Senegal and Dakar as a place to visit - do NOT go. Go to Kenya or Tansania, but not to Senegal. If you want to see mountains of trash, pollution, and human misery and suffering, Dakar and Senegal are the right place (no offense intended to those who live there). My wife and... more

Clean, very central, big bathroom, air conditioning and free internet access. Maybe a bit pricy... more

I booked at Farid based on the positive reviews that i saw on this page. After two weeks there I highly recommend it. If you are using a Lonely Planet guide you will find that the Hotel Farid is in walking distance from quite a few points of interest (Sandaga Market, Marche Kermel, the boat to Goree Island, etc.) I'll... more

Dakar's reputation goes before it. Booking an independent hotel was a risk that I took on the strength of previous reviews. They were right. The Farid's location does not initially inspire - on a busy narrow central Dakar street. But the room was spacious, well kept, with good quality air conditioning, TV and bathroom, and a recent renovation. The hotel... more

Stayed here for a week-long workshop in Dakar. I was really impressed with the cleanliness of the rooms - the sheets were washed every day. I arrived at 5 am and they gave me a room, even though check in wasn't until the afternoon. The internet in the superior rooms was excellent- even better than mine at home. The room... more

Good location, Excellent staff, Good price. more

The Hotel Farid is good value in central-ville (city center) Dakar just a couple blocks from Place de l’Independance and an easy walk to the Dakar-Ile de Goree ferry terminal. We concur with other reviewers who describe clean, basic but spacious rooms. In addition, complimentary Internet access is a major convenience – oh, yes! Friendly multi-lingual staff and an excellent... more