Will a 196-Room DoubleTree Bring Hilton to Conakry in 2029?
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| At a glance | Details |
|---|---|
| Who | Hilton, Falibra Group and SCF SA |
| What | DoubleTree by Hilton Conakry Kaloum |
| When | Scheduled to open in 2029 |
| Where | Atlantic waterfront in Kaloum, Conakry |
| Key figure | 196 guest rooms and suites |
What is Hilton bringing to Conakry?
Hilton plans to open a 196-room DoubleTree in Conakry in 2029, marking the hotel group’s first entry into Guinea. According to Breaking Travel News, Falibra Group and SCF SA, operating through an economic interest group, have signed an agreement with Hilton to develop DoubleTree by Hilton Conakry Kaloum.
Falibra Group and SCF SA formed an economic interest group to deliver the project, with the hotel to be developed through a public-private partnership.
The accommodation will comprise guest rooms and suites. Hilton chief development officer Carlos Khneisser said:
"Entering Guinea marks an important milestone in Hilton’s continued expansion across Africa, as we bring our hospitality to new markets." — Carlos Khneisser, chief development officer, Middle East & Africa, Hilton
The announcement identifies official delegations, business travellers and event attendees as the principal market for the hotel. It does not provide room rates, reservation dates, cancellation conditions or minimum-stay rules.
Where is the hotel, and what is being redeveloped?
The site is on the Atlantic waterfront in Kaloum, Conakry’s administrative and business district, and occupies the former Grand Hôtel de l’Indépendance (travel-tourism.news-24.gr). The location places the planned hotel near government ministries, the Central Bank of the Republic of Guinea, the Autonomous Port of Conakry and corporate headquarters. The Îles de Loos are also nearby for boat excursions.
The existing hotel has a long history under several names. It opened in 1954 as the Hôtel de France, was renamed following Guinea’s independence in 1958 and operated as a Novotel until 2013 before entering a prolonged period of decline. The Hospitality Tribune reported that an earlier refurbishment arrangement failed to meet the project specifications, after which the property returned to the State’s portfolio.
The hotel was designed by the LWD architectural practice, with architects Guy Lagneau, Michel Weill and Jean Dimitrijevic, and became notable for its modernist architecture. It was substantially renovated in 1996. In July 2026, Prime Minister Amadou Oury Bah identified the hotel’s revival as a priority for the Ministry of Culture, Tourism and Handicrafts. The Hilton agreement follows a provisional award of the redevelopment contract to the consortium comprising Falibra Group, SCF and Hilton.
What facilities are confirmed?
Key details announced for the DoubleTree include:
- 196 guest rooms and suites, with an opening scheduled for 2029.
- An all-day dining restaurant, signature restaurant, lobby café and bar, pool bar and grill.
- An outdoor swimming pool, children’s pool, fitness centre, spa and wellness area, and tennis court.
- A multifunction room, meeting rooms, outdoor function lawn and business centre for corporate meetings, social occasions and larger events.
The planned hotel will provide meeting and event spaces alongside its dining and leisure facilities. It is being positioned for official delegations, business travellers and event attendees. Falilou Diallo, Managing Director of Falibra Group, said the project would introduce an internationally recognised hotel in the heart of Kaloum, backed by Hilton’s standards and expertise, and support hospitality jobs and training in Guinea.
How does the project fit Hilton’s West African expansion?
Hilton’s West African development slate also includes a 110-room Hilton Garden Inn Freetown Airport in Sierra Leone, a 165-room DoubleTree Lomé Airport in Togo, two Accra hotels with 170 and 145 rooms, and a 233-room Hilton Cotonou in Benin (Ecofin Agency). The Conakry project is the latest addition to that pipeline.
The other projects have their own disclosed timelines. The Freetown property was initially scheduled for 2026 but showed reservations from February 2027. The Lomé hotel is opposite Gnassingbé Eyadéma International Airport, with construction expected to take 30 months. The 170-room Hampton by Hilton Accra Airport was initially expected in 2026 but was listed for reservations from January 1, 2027; the 145-room Hilton Accra Cantonments remains an upcoming property after its original 2026 target. The Cotonou project involves renovating an existing hotel and is expected to open in 2028.
Africa’s hotel development pipeline grew 18.6% in 2026, with international chains competing for business and tourism demand.
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Sources
- Hilton to make its debut in Guinea with new 196-room waterfront DoubleTree hotel — breakingtravelnews.com, 2026-11-03
- Hilton Adds Guinea to Its Growing Hotel Portfolio in West ... — ecofinagency.com, 2026-11-02
- DoubleTree by Hilton Conakry: Hilton Enters Guinea — thehospitalitytribune.com, 2026-10-30
- Hilton to make its debut in Guinea with new 196-room ... — travel-tourism.news-24.gr, 2026-11-03
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