Libreville, Gabon - Legacy Hotels has opened their first Western Coastal hotel in the bustling state of Gabon as tourism in the country reaches an all-time high.
The sleek Hotel Le Cristal, located on Pl. de L'independence, Estuaire, in the heart of Libreville - an exotic cradle of biodiversity - has officially opened its doors and will cater to the influx of business and leisure travellers to the city every year.
Situated less than a four hour flight from South Africa, and an estimated 15 minutes from the international airport, Hotel Le Cristal forms part of Legacy Hotels' aspiration to expand their group to significant parts of the continent. The hotel will not only provide guests and business people with luxury accommodation that's perfectly located within walking distance from the business district and the Presidential Palace but also a calm and serene atmosphere be it for a meeting, conference or business venture or just a break away from routine.
Known for its collection of exclusive and luxury hotels, resorts, lodges, golf, executive suites and residential estates, Legacy Hotels has 23 hotels under its belt, with Hotel Le Cristal tipping the scales at 24. A bold move, Mark Havercroft, Business Development Director of Legacy Group Hotels explains “With Gabon’s developing infrastructure makes the country an obvious choice location to open a new hotel as the demand for opulent accommodation in Libreville soars”.
“Gabon is bordered to the west by the Atlantic Ocean, to the north by Equatorial Guinea and Cameroon, and to the east and south by the Congo. One of the continent’s most stable countries, Gabon is an upper-middle income country with per capita income four times the sub-Saharan African average and Central Africa’s only tradable Eurobond. Being the first Legacy Hotel in Gabon it provides the Legacy Group expansion in the western coastal region of Africa allowing an opportunity for further business opportunities and ventures in further parts of the continent,” says Havercroft.
“Gabon is an upcoming developing country that is aiming to enhance and accentuate eco-tourism. Therefore not only is Gabon a destination for serenity and tranquillity with all the natural wildlife it has to offer but also a location for business travellers to arrange and utilise the facilities to its utmost potential. Gabon is known to be the second largest forestry potential in Africa with increasing potential in oil and gas, mining and agriculture. Libreville is known to be one of the safest locations in Gabon, and with the increasing business environment a large opportunity for local and international investments.”
Hotel Le Cristal provides guests with a luxurious and up market yet comfortable stay. The hotel is freshly renewed to meet all international standards. Forty-six newly furbished rooms in total, including standard, deluxe, junior and presidential suites, are fully equipped and accompanied with many other amenities including 24-hour room service, medical services and a business centre. The talented chefs at L’Orchidee de Mer Restaurant guarantee a culinary and dining experience, offering a selection of the finest cuisine including freshly caught local seafood, grills, pastas and much more, while the modern indoor Cristal Bar is the perfect place to enjoy before and after dinner drinks. Located outside the restaurant, the Pool Bar offers guests an extensive choice of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages. Delight your palate with all five senses when selecting any of the items from the snack menu.
All room rates include a full English Breakfast and bilingual staff allows a sense of ease for all guests (the official language of Gabon is French). Private meeting rooms make the hotel ideal for business meetings, while a gymnasium and a relaxing swimming pool help refresh the body and mind. Not to mention the breath taking, picturesque view on offer of the predominantly wild and unspoiled coastline teeming with myriad species of fish, reptiles and marine mammals.
Due to the prime location one will be able to experience all the nearby attractions, which include the Presidential Palace, Casino, Quartier Louis, Turtle Beach and the L’Amitie Soccer Stadium. Guests willing to travel a little further also have the option of visiting the heart of a paradise on earth, the rainforest in Gabon, the earth’s second lung, and taking in vast expanses of authentic, untamed nature in an unspoilt land.
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