There is some improvement over the last months. The management is clearly taking their task serious, with an updated telephone system, staff who are not performing are being replaced. They are clearly benefiting from the overall lack of decent accommodation here in town and maintain therefore also extremely high prices compare with average quality.
One of the three Jm residence in Bangui
Average place to sleep
Have internet
Was there on a Saturday when they had a late night event which I found to be noisy after a day's work but good place to spend all in all
I occupy one of their suites for long-term rent. It’s much less than what you would get in a standard service department for the prize, but considering the high costs of living here I suppose there are OK. Strongly recommended for short stays and most of the time I recommend this to the consultants or short time visitors. Restaurant is not great but basically good if you want local food especially venison or small antilope. Breakfast is served in the restaurant but you have to be quick in the morning if you want a croissant. They have washing machines for the laundry, so you shirts are not scrubbed up on the floor with a brick. Staff is very gently and helpful, and managers tried to look professional and give you a quick assistance. Still overpriced, with you can negotiate for longer stays.
The hotel is advertised as a luxury hotel and the prices indicate the same but in fact it is a very basic guest house style place. I stayed in the JMR III which is located on a quiet and nice little street close to the centre of town. The staff was nice and the rooms were spacious. The only serious criticism I have is that the toilet was not properly cleaned when I came. Other than that, it's fine.
I spent two weeks at this hotel, and given there is the best, Leger and all the rest...this is bad. Not for the accommodations as the best asset to this hotel was the shower. The biggest problem is it is extortionate, prices change daily on soda, and there is never any food in the restaurant. There are other better places to stay, and I would take the time to research them out. The Leger being a 5 star is super extortionate!
