Another tourist site in Lome, Togo is the Benin Royal Hotel, which is ranked a 4-Star by the government of the Republic and it is the leader in the hospitality sector. 

Situated in the centre of Cotonou, specifically at Lot 398, Quartier Maro Militaire – Vons face Toxi Labo. It is about 10 minutes drive from the Cardinal Bernardin Gantin International Airport and about 20 minutes drive from the land border and a walking distance to major businesses, leisure and places of attraction. 

When our correspondent stepped into the Royal Hotel in Benin with other tourists and tour operators, he was greeted with a lovely customer service team that is fluent in French, English and mild Yoruba language. 

Our correspondent observed that Benin Royal Hotel has a rooftop swimming pool on the fifth floor with dressing and toilet area including bathrooms and facility for Karaoke; a standard gymnasium on the 7th floor, a restaurant bar, snooker, lounge, spa centre, a culinary restaurant and a lounge bar with billiards. 

Besides, the hotel has eight conference rooms, making it possible to host multiple shows at the same time. 

Addressing tourists, Mr. Dine Bouraima, the Chairman of Benin Royal Hotel, spoke highly of his experience before delving into the hospitality sector. 

Bouraima, who is also President, Consortium Touristes Par Millions (CTM-Benin) said the hotel was built in 2014 and was inaugurated by then President of the Republic of Benin. 

He explained that the hotel was built by Italian firms with materials imported from Italy to give it that global taste. 

Bouraima, who is also an Ambassador of African Tourism Board for Benin Republic, sees himself as a Nigerian with frequent trips to Nigeria and with chains of business there.