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Home to many diplomatic services and the largest population in the country, Cotonou is the de facto capital of Benin, although not the official one. Its location at the crossroads between numerous neighboring countries makes it a commercial hub, instrumental in opening trade to the African interior. From Cotonou travelers may depart for tours of the outlying regions. The nearby stilted village of Ganvie is a short day trip from the bustle of Boulevard St. Michel and the Dan Topka market.
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“Good pool but not much else.”

Novotel Orisha Cotonou

2 of 5 stars
ElHutch1
London
Dec 1, 2009

The service in this hotel has to be about the worst I've encountered anywhere in the world. It's very bad even by West African standards. We found one barman who actually made an effort in the three...more

“Nice, Clean but EXPENSIVE!! Service needs to be improved!!”

Novotel Orisha Cotonou

3 of 5 stars
joshodi
Toronto,Canada
Nov 30, 2009

Stayed in the hotel for 5 nights. Great location, clean environment but quite expensive for the kind of service provided with no complimentary breakfast (for a hotel that costs almost US$200/night!)....more

“Cotonou - Economic Capital of Benin”
3 of 5 stars
KRBMS
Oct 18, 2009

I first visited Cotonou after Christmas in '06 - I traveled with friends from Ghana through Togo and over to Benin to visit a friend who had married a Benin pastor and was living here. Now I have...more

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