LAICO El Farouk Bamako - Mali

In the Republic of Mali in West Africa, the former .

Located on the banks of the Niger River, in the heart of the capital and just steps from the famous 'Les Martyrs' bridge, the Laico Hotel El Farouk is the first address for business travellers.

90 modern rooms and suites each offer direct views of the Niger and free high speed internet access is available in all rooms. Three meeting rooms offer a total meeting space of 475 m2.

The meeting rooms benefit from natural daylight, audio visual and technical equipment and Meetings Concierge services. Three elegant restaurants each offer magnificent views over ' Les Martyrs' bridge and the Niger.

These restaurants combined with the outdoor swimming pool set in landscaped gardens provide welcome leisure alternatives after a day of successful meetings.

Contacts

LAICO El Farouk Bamako Hotel

Boulevard du 22 Octobre 1946 / Quartier du Fleuve
BP: E 1560 Bamako
Mali
Tel: +223 20 22 30 30 / +223 20 23 18 30
Fax: +223 20 22 61 61

General Manager
Demba Sidibe
Mail: demba.sidibe@laicohotels.com

Reservation service
   Mail: reservations@laico-elfarouk.com

Our 80 rooms and 10 suites with direct view on the Niger river, decorated in modern style, are all equipped with free high-speed internet access, direct telephone, air conditioning, mini bar, safes and television with major international channels.

Superior Rooms

75 modern-design rooms, all with views to the Niger River; 32 sqm:

• Air Conditioning
• Direct Dial Phone
• High-Speed Internet Access
• Mini Bar
• Safe
• Cable/Satellite TV

Deluxe Rooms

5 spacious executive-style rooms decorated in a modern style, with views to the Niger river, swimming pool, and the hilltops of Bamako; 43 sqm:

• Spacious Sitting Area
• Air Conditioning
• Direct Dial Phone
• High-Speed Internet Access
• Mini Bar
• Safe
• Cable/Satellite TV

Junior Suites

5 corner suites with balconies and breath-taking views over the Niger river, offering a lounge and bedroom facilities; 68 sqm:

• Balcony
• Separate lounge
• Air Conditioning
• Direct Dial Phone
• High-Speed Internet Access
• Mini Bar
• Safe
• Cable/Satellite TV

Ambassador Suites

5 deluxe suites with balconies and panoramic views over the Niger river, offering lounge, dining and bedroom facilities; 85 sqm:

• Balcony with panoramic sliding doors
• Separate lounge and dining areas
• Air Conditioning
• Direct Dial Phone
• High-Speed Internet Access
• Mini Bar
• Safe
• Cable/Satellite TV
• Separate shower and bathtub

Our property disposes of an elegant business bar serving quick lunches, exotic drinks and cocktails in a warm ambiance, as well as two restaurants. In the main restaurant, Le Bélvèdere, which is open from breakfast to dinner, our executive chef offers an international cuisine in a smart atmosphere with a fantastic view over the Niger river. At our pool snack bar, Le Dangan, grills, light snacks and refreshments are served between 11:00 am and 6:00 pm.

Le Bélvèdere

With panoramic bay windows directly on the Niger river, Le Bélvèdere is an elegant, yet cosy restaurant serving a range of international cuisine, as well as Lebanese specialities. You have the choice of à la carte menu, daily changing lunch menus, and Sunday Brunch. The buffet breakfast is also served at this venue from 6:30 am to 10:30 am.

Le Dangan

Located right by the swimming pool, with a direct view on the Niger river, the casual and cosy pool-side snack bar, Le Dangan, serves grills, light snacks and refreshments between the hours of 11:00 am and 6:00 pm.

Le Daamu

With a view over the swimming pool and the Niger river, this is an elegant business bar & lounge serving light snacks, delicious canapés, exotic drinks and cocktails in a warm ambiance. Le Daamu is open daily from 10:00 am till 1:00 am, with live music Tuesday to Friday from 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm.

Our outdoor swimming pool offers an enjoyable way to relax, with fabulous views of the Bozo fishermen on the Niger river. The warm temperatures make it possible to sunbath all year round. Surrounded by landscaped gardens, the pool area is an ideal place to unwind after an hectic business day.

Grills, light snacks and refreshments are served from the pool snack bar.

Covering 475 sqm floor capacity, our 3 meeting rooms fully cater to your banqueting, conference and meeting needs. Coupled with the excellent service of a five-star deluxe hotel, we guarantee to make your meetings and special occasions a memorable experience.

Meeting and Banquet Facilities

• Natural daylight in the banquet and meeting rooms
• Standard technical equipment available in all meeting rooms
• Additional equipment available on request
• Dataport available in all meeting rooms (modem, ISDN, high-speed Internet)
• Simultaneous translation facility available upon request

Meetings Concierge

As part of Laico Hotels Meetings Programs, we offer special rates to groups of ten or more guests attending a meeting or conference.

• Daily Delegate Rate: EUR 63 (incl. VAT)
• Accommodation Rate from: EUR 93 (incl. VAT)
• Buffet Breakfast: EUR 12 (incl. VAT)

All prices are guidelines only and subject to change without prior notice.

Daily Meetings Package includes:

• Exclusive use of a meeting room suitable for your requirements for the period of your event
• A dedicated meetings concierge executive available to assist you throughout the duration of your meeting
• A range of international newspapers reflecting the individual preferences of your delegates
• A selection of stationery will be provided according to the needs of the attendees
• A direct dial telephone and, if required, fax machine and modem/internet connection will be provided for the main meeting room
• An overhead projector, screen and flipchart are also included
• A light three-course lunch, including soft drinks, tea and coffee
• Morning and afternoon coffee breaks and two soft drinks per delegate in the meeting room

Accommodation includes:

• Special Meetings Concierge accommodation rate
• Access to the hotel's swimming pool and fitness room
• One complimentary upgrade for every 25 paid rooms, or one complimentary room for every 50 paid rooms

Banqueting, Conference and Meeting Room Capacities

Araouane - 283 sqm

• Theatre: 250
• Classroom: 130
• U-shape: 100
• Banquet: 200
• Cocktail: 300

Kafo - 156 sqm

• Theatre: 110
• Classroom: 60
• U-shape: 50
• Banquet: 80
• Cocktail: 120

Sonkoreï - 36 sqm

• Theatre: 30
• Classroom: 20
• U-shape: 20
• Banquet: 20
• Cocktail: 30

Arriving at the airport

There are non-stop daily flights by Air France from Paris Charles de Gaulle to Bamako Senou International Airport, as well as several regional airlines serving major cities in Africa.

The hotel operates a complimentary airport shuttle service upon prior request.

Location

15 minutes by car from the Bamako international airport, we are located right in the city center with easy access to the Palais des Congrès and Palais de la Culture, and yet, due to our superb location on the banks of the Niger River, Laico Hotel El Farouk Bamako also provides an idyllic retreat.

Contacts

LAICO El Farouk Bamako Hotel

Boulevard du 22 Octobre 1946 / Quartier du Fleuve
BP: E 1560 Bamako
Mali
Tel: +223 20 22 30 30 / +223 20 23 18 30
Fax: +223 20 22 61 61

General Manager
Demba Sidibe
Mail: demba.sidibe@laicohotels.com

Reservation service
   Mail: reservations@laico-elfarouk.com