# Photo Review Radisson Blu Hotel Dakar, Senegal Riley Quinn · March 17, 2015 > Trip Index (what we have published so far): Why see the Addis Mercato in Addis Ababa? Book the Radisson Blu Hotel Dakar [here](http://www.radissonblu.com/hotel-dakar). **Trip Index (what we have published so far)**: [Why see the Addis Mercato in Addis Ababa? Or how to not get scammed in Addis…](http://www.mightytravels.com/2015/03/why-see-the-addis-mercato-in-addis-ababa-or-how-to-not-get-scammed-in-addis/) [Discover stunning Ethiopian coffee at To.Mo.Ca Coffee, Addis Ababa](http://www.mightytravels.com/2015/03/discover-stunning-ethiopian-coffee-at-to-mo-ca-coffee-addis-ababa/) [Radisson Blu Hotel Addis Ababa, Ethiopia Review](http://www.mightytravels.com/2015/03/radisson-blu-hotel-addis-ababa-ethiopia-review/) [Taste wonderful Ethiopian cuisine at Lucy (next to the Ethiopian National Museum)](http://www.mightytravels.com/2015/03/taste-wonderful-ethiopian-cuisine-at-lucy-next-to-the-ethiopian-national-museum/) [Even more incredible Ethiopian cuisine – enter Kategna Restaurant in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia](http://www.mightytravels.com/2015/03/even-more-incredible-ethiopian-cuisine-enter-kategna-restaurant-in-addis-ababa-ethiopia/) [13 things to do in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia and what to expect in this crazy town](http://www.mightytravels.com/2015/03/13-things-to-do-in-addis-ababa-ethiopia-and-what-to-expect-in-this-crazy-town/) [Prison Island – Probably the best thing to do when in Stone Town, Zanzibar! (See the giant turtles, the old prison and snorkel the clear waters)](http://www.mightytravels.com/2015/03/prison-island-probably-the-best-thing-to-do-when-in-stone-town-zanzibar-see-the-giant-turtles-the-old-prison-and-snorkel-the-clear-waters/) [Wonderful tandoori in Zanzibar – enter Mukhy's roadside restaurant](http://www.mightytravels.com/2015/03/wonderful-tandoori-in-zanzibar-enter-mukhys-roadside-restaurant/) [Your ultimate guide to Ethiopian Food](http://www.mightytravels.com/2015/03/your-ultimate-guide-to-ethiopian-food/) [South African Airways Regional Business Class Review Nairobi (NBO) to Johannesburg (JNB) A320](http://www.mightytravels.com/2015/03/south-african-airways-regional-business-class-review-nairobi-nbo-to-johannesburg-jnb-a320/) [https://cdn.mightytravels.com/creative/czM6Ly9taWdodHl0cmF2ZWxzLW9sZC1iYWNrdXAtb25seS9iYWNrdXAtZm9sZGVyLWltZy9yZXZpZXctcmFkaXNzb24tYmx1LWRha2FyL0lNR18wMjgxLWJpZy5KUEc=arr.jpg](https://cdn.mightytravels.com/creative/czM6Ly9taWdodHl0cmF2ZWxzLW9sZC1iYWNrdXAtb25seS9iYWNrdXAtZm9sZGVyLWltZy9yZXZpZXctcmFkaXNzb24tYmx1LWRha2FyL0lNR18wMjgxLWJpZy5KUEc=arr.jpg) The Radisson Blu Dakar, Senegal was on my list of hotel properties that I really wanted to visit. In fact, I have been planning to stay there ever since I did the research for the [best Club Carlson redemptions](http://www.mightytravels.com/13232755/my_top_10_club_carlson_redemptions.php). My trip to Dakar was delayed by 24 hours because of [South African Airways mistakes](http://www.mightytravels.com/13232755/south_african_airways_involuntary_denies_me_boarding_keeps_me_in_transit_24_hours_almost_loses_my_bag_and_still_has_no_idea_how_to_fix_it.php), so I had to cancel my initial hotel booking. Too bad there was no availability with points anymore for the new dates once I canceled my booking. However, during my stay in Dakar I drove out to the Radisson to shoot some pictures. The hotel is set into a cliff - it's built directly into it. The setting is fantastic - overlooking the calm Atlantic Ocean. However, the outdoor areas are really tiny - maybe 20-30 benches and a small pool. There is a bit of an open lawn to the right of the main building, but that isn't really big either. The hotel impresses with ocean views from the guest rooms and I'm a little sad I did not get to enjoy them myself. One drawback of the hotel is the location - besides a shopping mall, there isn't much going on in this area and you need a cab to town or anywhere else you'd like to go. There are plenty of cheap cabs in town, but the constant haggling process can easily annoy. 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