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Royal Richester

3.0 star property
Hotel with a full-service spa, steps from University of Ghana

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Reviews

6.4 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Bar
    Bar
  • Free airport shuttle
    Free airport shuttle
  • Gym
    Gym
  • Spa
    Spa
  • Pool
    Pool
  • Parking available
    Parking available

Room options

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House

Highlights

Balcony
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
TV
Shower/tub combination
Coffee/tea maker
Minibar
Free bottled water
Satellite channels
  • 72 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Superior Suite

Highlights

Balcony
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
TV
Shower/tub combination
Coffee/tea maker
Minibar
Free bottled water
Satellite channels
  • 28 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Suite

Highlights

Balcony
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
TV
Shower/tub combination
Coffee/tea maker
Minibar
Free bottled water
Satellite channels
  • 24 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Penthouse

Highlights

Balcony
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
TV
Shower/tub combination
Coffee/tea maker
Minibar
Free bottled water
Satellite channels
  • 48 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Double Bed

Premium Suite

Highlights

Balcony
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
TV
Shower/tub combination
Coffee/tea maker
Minibar
Free bottled water
Satellite channels
  • 36 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Suite

Highlights

Balcony
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
TV
Shower/tub combination
Coffee/tea maker
Minibar
Free bottled water
Satellite channels
  • 30 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Executive Suite

Highlights

Balcony
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
TV
Shower/tub combination
Coffee/tea maker
Minibar
Free bottled water
Satellite channels
  • 30 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
RICHESTER LANE, EAST LEGON, 5, Accra, ACC

What's nearby

  • University of Ghana - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Accra Mall - 6 min drive - 4.7 km
  • A&C Mall - 6 min drive - 4.5 km
  • Madina Market - 7 min drive - 6.2 km
  • Achimota Mall - 13 min drive - 11.8 km

Getting around

  • Kotoka Intl. Airport (ACC) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tiyaba: Eatery, Bar, Grill, Pizzeria - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪La Fiesta Hacienda - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪KFC - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪phillipos tilapia joint - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪De'lish Restaurant - ‬2 min drive

About this property

Royal Richester

Hotel near University of Ghana
At Royal Richester, you can look forward to free continental breakfast, a free roundtrip airport shuttle, and a poolside bar. Indulge in a Thai massage, a body scrub, and a facial at Bloom Spa, the onsite spa. The on-site restaurant offers breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a terrace and dry cleaning/laundry services.
You'll also find perks like:
  • An outdoor pool and a children's pool
  • Limo/town car service, express check-out, and express check-in
  • Multilingual staff, a front-desk safe, and wedding services
Room features
All guestrooms at Royal Richester include amenities such as free WiFi and safes, in addition to minibars and free bottled water.
Other amenities include:
  • Shower/tub combinations and free toiletries
  • TVs with premium channels
  • Balconies, full-sized refrigerators/freezers, and coffee/tea makers

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired Internet

Parking and transportation

  • Free roundtrip airport shuttle
  • Airport shuttle on request
  • Limo/town car service

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 6 AM–10:30 AM
  • 1 restaurant
  • 1 poolside bar and 1 bar
  • Room service available

Things to do

  • Children's pool
  • Fitness center
  • Full-service spa
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • Full-sized refrigerator
  • Outdoor pool
  • Separate living room

Conveniences

  • Front-desk safe

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning service
  • Multilingual staff
  • No housekeeping
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Business center
  • Conference center

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Spa

  • Body scrubs
  • Body treatments
  • Facials
  • Manicures and pedicures
  • Massage - Thai

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Shower/tub combination

Entertainment

  • Cable channels
  • Premium channels
  • TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar
  • Refrigerator

Outdoor space

  • Balcony

More

  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Express check-in available

Check-out

Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport; to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children may not be eligible for complimentary breakfast
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards

We should mention

Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Children under 12 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool or fitness facility without adult supervision
Guests under 12 years old are not allowed in the spa, and guests under 12 years old are only allowed with adult supervision

Property is also known as

Richester Hotel
Royal Richester
Royal Richester Accra
Royal Richester Hotel
Royal Richester Hotel Accra
Royal Richester Hotel
Royal Richester Accra
Royal Richester Hotel Accra

Frequently asked questions

Does Royal Richester have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool and a children's pool.

Does Royal Richester provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's a free airport shuttle that runs on request.

Where is Royal Richester located?

Located in Legon, this spa hotel is within 2 mi (3 km) of University of Ghana, Cedi Conference Centre, and Legon Botanical Gardens. Wild Gecko Handicrafts and Madina Market are also within 3 mi (5 km).

Royal Richester Reviews

Reviews

6.4
Rating 10 - Excellent. 4 out of 15 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 15 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 15 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 15 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 15 reviews" "

7.2/10

Cleanliness

6.8/10

Staff & service

6.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

8/10 Good

junia, England

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Business trip-Good choice
The hotel was perfect for my business trip.

6/10 Okay

Henrietta, Virginia, USA

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The staff made our stay worth it.
Royal Rochester staff are what made our stay worth while. The front desk staff are simply amazing. Esther, Mavis, Happy, Brenda and Kofi did an excellent job in meeting our needs and getting prompt service when the air con broke twice and the freezer started smoking the night before we left. The restaurant staff were nice too. The only thing is don't expect food ordered to come out in under 45 mins which is a long time compared to American standard. The food is also quite pricy and there is no wow factor about it. Some times it tasted like stale oil was used. On the bright side, the room had a cooker with an oven so cooking our own meals proved to be tastier and more economical. The hotels a whole looks tired. The photos online are super deceiving. The sheets though clean were worn bare. The towels were a different shade of white. The kind that tells you that other guests have wiped more than their bodies with it. I was not bothered because I carried my own towels for our 2 woks stay. For $200 a night, you would at least expect a fluffy pillow and soft sheets. On the plus side, house keeping was amazing. They cleaned the room every day and changed sheets and towels. Last but not least, I cannot write this review without mentioning Prince from the cleaning staff. He made our stay amazing and with his kindness and warm smiles. He is the true display of the Ghanaian warmth.

8/10 Good

Ronald, Enfield, UK

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Enjoyable stay
Initial view of hotel at night was quite beautiful with a lighted footbridge over a pool all lighted up. The check in was smooth & we got the staff to bring up our four heavy suitcases up the stairs to the first floor as there were no lifts. Wii Fi codes were supplied but they work better at the ground floor reception area. Breakfast buffet is reasonable but could offer more range. Overall the staff were helpful, but I believe the rates could have been a bit more comparative as one can get in UK. I must say my 18 year daughter enjoyed staying there tremendously as it was her first time in Ghana since a baby & she was impressed by the whole setting.

6/10 Okay

Angie, USA

Liked: Room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
Expensive hotel for what you got
My first trip to Accra. I booked this hotel per my friend's recommendation. It locates in a quiet neighborhood, not much around and no traffics neither, which is nice. I got a deluxe suite which come with a kitchen. The condition of the room was so so. There were exposed wires and peeled-off paint. The shower pressure was low and the hot water was unreliable. The front desk staff were not very friendly. I travel extensively and generally reset my expectation when I am in countries like Ghana. But the for price I paid, I expected a bit more than what I got.

10/10 Excellent

Karin, Liberia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fantastic hotel staff
My planned one-night transit stay in the Royal Richester was extended to four nights as I broke my foot right upon arrival in Accra. The hotel management and staff were extremely accommodating, friendly and helpful in this special situation, way beyond the call of duty. I was very positively impressed. Cleanliness, quality and speed of service in the hotel are very good, and the rooms are not luxurious, but perfectly adequate.Would use this hotel again any time as well as recommend it to others. Note that the hotel does not have an elevator, which might be problematic for some.

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Ok hotel nothing to rave about
Was expecting a better room. Windows don't lock and are flimsy so safety is an issue. The breakfast is just ok

10/10 Excellent

NUHU GARBA NGASKI, Minna,Nigeria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Have stayed in RR Severally its always being a home away from home. The services are excellent as rendered by competent and humility filled staff. Keep it up.

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

4/10 Poor

Arie, Israel

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel but not well managed
Although I booked a room, when I went there there was no room available. They tried to get me an appartmenet but in this appartment there were already people so I had to share it with others. I did not agree. Then they put me in another hotel which they claim is their dauther hotel. This hotel was horrible. No hot water. No soap. Room was OK but the location is bad. Breakfast is very basic.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
5 Stars!
I've been Ll over the world in the past two years and this hotel is the hands down best one I have stayed in. The staff is amazing. The food is delicious. While eating breakfast I was talking to a man who after 10 minutes of conversation I learned was the owner, who is very approachable and involved with the day to day operations. If you plan on visiting Accra this is the place to stay! A+

4/10 Poor

Ajawa, USA

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Overall good for Ghana.
I would recommend it because of the three hotels I stayed in Ghana it was the only one with a working hot shower and I did not stay in cheap hotels. The A?C was broken in the first room so they upgraded me for free. The lobby, restaurant and pool area is very nice. The bed was horrible and the rooster next door crowed every 4 seconds all night long.

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Very noisy place
The hotel was very noisy and then I'm not referring to the fact that it is close to the airport runway so that all planes landing fly right over the roof tops - that just makes it the perfect place for plane spotting. What I'm referring to is the constant extremely loud music played at the pool bar. It lasted until after midnight and started again around 6 am, every single day - even when there was no one in the bar or by the pool. It was so loud that it even busted the speakers, but it was still left on. This made it impossible to sleep before midnight and work there during the day, let alone have a conversation. Several guests complained or went to the stereo and turned down the volume themselves. However, the guys responsible for the music immediately turned it up again. One night there was a terrible storm, the wind blew half the furniture into the pool and the rain was pooring down. In other words, no one could be out there. What did the 'music man' do? He covered the loud speakers and stereo and took off, leaving the incredibly loud music on! This is a shame really, since this has the potential to be a very nice place. The staff is very friendly and the food is good (although one chef is too fond of salt and spices and another doesn't use any of it).

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Expensive, but poor quality...
Royal Richester Hotel is very expensive compared to the standard. If cleanliness and comfort is importance to you, stay clear of this hotel. My "suite" was very small, no outside windows, dirty and basic items (Wall sockets, lamps etc) were broken. There is no internet in the rooms, only occasionally available internet in the lobby. Power failures were very frequent. Staff was friendly and nice, and deserve recognition, but the standard of this hotel is very low, even for African standards.

4/10 Poor

HOS, Denmark

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hyggeligt personale, ingen internet på værelserne
Har boet på dette hotel i to omgange: i november 2014, og i januar 2015. Siden 2014 fungerer wifi ikke på værelserne. Man må ned i lobbyen for at få adgang. Flere værelser er uden fungerende pengeskab; har man behov for det, må man flytte rundt. Personalet var behjælpsomt med dette. Maden i restauranten er forbedret siden 2014. Personalet er generelt venligt, beliggenheden OK i forhold til lufthavn og universitet - men wifi situationen er ikke tilfredsstillende. I forhold til, hvad der loves er hotellet derfor skuffende.