Hilton opens first hotel in Guinea
The 196-room DoubleTree by Hilton Conakry Kaloum is set to open in 2029.
Falibra Group and SCF SA signed an agreement with Hilton to launch the DoubleTree by Hilton Conakry Kaloum hotel in Guinea's capital. The 196-room hotel, scheduled to open in 2029, marks Hilton's entry into Guinea and will be developed on the site of the Grand Hôtel de l’Indépendance in the Kaloum commune.
Located on the Atlantic waterfront near government ministries and the Central Bank, the hotel aims to host official delegations and business travelers. Falilou Diallo, General Manager of Falibra Group, stated the project will provide quality infrastructure and create jobs for Guinean hospitality talent.
The hotel will feature multiple dining options, a pool, a gym, a spa, and tennis courts. It will also offer flexible spaces for corporate meetings and events. Carlos Khneisser, Hilton's Chief Development Officer for the Middle East and Africa, noted Conakry's economic potential for the brand's expansion in Africa.
Why it mattersThe new hotel will offer international hospitality standards and create jobs in Guinea's hospitality sector.