Your stay — The Palm
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The Property — The Palm
The Palm is a no-nonsense three-star on the edge of Osu, Accra’s bustling commercial strip. The lobby is cool terrazzo and dark wood, with a constant low hum of activity – guests checking phones, local business people meeting over coffee. Its USP is location: you can walk to Oxford Street’s restaurants and shops, but the rooms are a quiet retreat from the street noise. It suits solo travellers or couples who want a functional, clean base in a central neighbourhood, not luxury or resort-style quiet.
Chronicles of Accra
Accra grew from a 17th-century Ga fishing village into a colonial trade fort (Christiansborg Castle, 1661) under Danish, then British rule. After independence in 1957, Kwame Nkrumah’s modernist buildings – like the Independence Arch and State House – reshaped the city centre. Today, Accra is a sprawling, car-dependent metropolis of about 5 million, known as Africa’s ‘Year of Return’ hub for diaspora tourism and a booming arts scene. Its contemporary identity mixes high-rise banks, open-air chop bars, and a vibrant street culture of tro-tros (minibuses) and pop-up markets.
Best Time to Visit
Full Accra guide →Best months
August and January: August has the driest weather (little rain) and lower humidity than June/July, while January is cool with Harmattan haze and the Accra International Jazz Festival. Both have fewer tourists than the Christmas peak.
Peak / festival surge
July–August is peak holiday season for Ghanaians returning from abroad and European tourists, coinciding with the Homowo festival (late July/August) in the Ga tradition. Hotel prices for three-star properties like The Palm rise 20–30% and book out early. Also busy: December for Christmas–New Year diaspora visits.
Budget shoulder season
May and October: lighter crowds, hotel rates drop 10–15%, and the weather is still reasonable – occasional rains in May, but less intense than the main wet season. October has the start of the dry season and few events.
Weather & packing
Accra sits at 5.6°N, so it’s hot and humid year-round; July is the peak of the wet season, with short heavy downpours most afternoons. Pack lightweight cotton clothes, a travel umbrella, and water-resistant shoes – the streets can flood quickly.
Live City Briefing — Accra
- The ongoing construction of the Accra–Tema motorway expansion is causing delays on the main coastal road; allow extra 20 minutes driving from Kotoka Airport to Osu.
- The new Accra City Hotel (formerly Holiday Inn) on Independence Avenue has just reopened after a major renovation, adding 150 rooms and a rooftop bar with city views – a solid nearby choice if The Palm is full.
- The Ghana Tourism Authority has announced stricter enforcement of tro-tro (minibus) safety checks from July 2026; expect police stops near Osu Circle and Kwame Nkrumah Circle.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to The Palm, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on the 3rd or 4th floor, facing the courtyard (away from the street). These floors are high enough to avoid street-level noise but still accessible by stairs if the lift is busy, and the courtyard side is noticeably quieter than the front.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid ground-floor rooms (Room 1xx) – they sit directly behind the reception and dining area, so you'll hear early morning breakfast clatter and guest traffic. Also skip any room ending in '01' – these are closest to the lift shaft on every floor and pick up mechanical hum.
Best views
Ask for a room on the 4th floor, east-facing side – you'll look out over the rooftops of Osu towards the ocean, avoiding the direct street view of Oxford Street traffic and pedestrians.
Quietest floors
Floors 3 and 4. The building has a ground floor plus three upper floors (total 4 storeys), and the lift serves all levels. The top floor has less foot traffic above you, but the palm-thatched roof over the bar can transmit rain noise on floor 4.
🔊 Noise notes
The hotel faces Oxford Street, a major nightlife and shopping strip in Osu. Expect taxi horns, street vendors, and club music until late (especially Fri–Sat). The internal courtyard is quieter but has a small artificial pond and fountain that run 7am–9pm.
Insider tips
1. If you're a light sleeper, bring earplugs and request a courtyard-facing room – the street-facing rooms can be noisy even on upper floors. 2. The best value is a standard double on floor 3: it's quiet, has good light, and is only one flight up from the breakfast area.
- Call the hotel directly 24–48 hours before arrival and ask for a specific room type
- Add a note in your booking comments field
- Ask at check-in — front desk staff can often accommodate if a room is available
Hotel Facilities — The Palm
Free basic 5 Mbps per device (1 device per guest); premium 20 Mbps available at GHS 50 per 24-hour pass — login via room number and surname
One lift serving all 5 floors; no stairs-only sections
Digital copies of Daily Graphic and Ghanaian Times via QR code in lobby; no physical papers delivered
Standard check-in 14:00; early bag drop allowed from 09:00 without fee; late check-out until 12:00 for GHS 120, after 12:00 charged half-night rate
Free for same-day departure; GHS 30 per bag per day for extended storage
Step-free entrance via ramp; one accessible ground-floor room (Room 101); lift wide enough for standard wheelchair; narrow doorways may limit larger chairs
On-site unguarded parking for 20 cars, free for guests; nearest public car park at Kwame Nkrumah Circle, GHS 10 per night; no EV charging
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: GHS 15 per person per night (tourist levy, collected at check-in)
Deposit & card hold: Full prepayment required 7 days before arrival; GHS 500 incidental hold on credit/debit card at check-in
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Church: St. Maroun's Church (250 m · ~3 min walk)
- Church: Church of the wailing banshees (287 m · ~4 min walk)
- Church: Church of Christ - Osu (290 m · ~4 min walk)
- Church: St. James Catholic Church (364 m · ~5 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Oxford Street Mall — 259 m · ~3 min walk
Nyaniba Park — 1.1 km · ~14 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Standard Chartered ATM — 109 m · ~1 min walk
Unicom Pharmacy — 195 m · ~2 min walk
Premium Pharmacy and Mart — 1.3 km · ~16 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Ghanaian Cedi, GHS
Use authorised forex bureaux in Osu or Makola for better rates; avoid airport exchangers who give poor rates and may tack on fees.
Mastercard and Visa work in larger hotels and supermarkets; many smaller shops, taxis, and market stalls are cash only.
In restaurants, 10% is common if service charge isn't already added; taxis round up to nearest whole cedi; hotel porters 5–10 GHS.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →Instant coffee from a kiosk or street vendor: about 5–8 GHS.
Local chop bar serving jollof rice and chicken or waakye: about 20–35 GHS.
A main dish of grilled tilapia with banku in a neighbourhood spot: 40–60 GHS.
Osu Market and Oxford Street area have stalls with fried yam, kelewele, and kebabs; also heavy on fresh juice and grilled fish.
MaxMart and Melcom are common budget supermarkets in Accra, with decent basics and local produce.
Makola Market for second-hand or budget fabrics; high-street shops like Shoprite in Accra Mall for new basics.
Trotros (shared minibuses) cost 3–10 GHS per ride; from the airport, a shared taxi to Osu is about 50 GHS, or walk to the main road for a trotro.
Always negotiate at markets and with taxis; avoid buying bottled water individually (buy sachets or refill at a filtering station); eat at local chop bars rather than tourist-facing restaurants.
Where to Eat
💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Accra, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at The Palm
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Standard Chartered ATM — 109 m · ~1 min walk — pharmacy · Unicom Pharmacy — 195 m · ~2 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
Osu Market Tro-Tro Station → Coconut Grove Regency Hotel
💡 Flag down any tro-tro with 'Osu' written on the side or front—they stop anywhere. Pay the mate (conductor) directly. Keep small change; they rarely have cash.
Kotoka International Airport (ACC) → Coconut Grove Regency Hotel, Osu
💡 Use Bolt over Uber for better availability in Osu; avoid touts at arrivals hall and walk to the ride-hailing pickup zone past the car park.
Kokomlemle Aayalolo Stop → Osu Stop (near Coconut Grove)
💡 Buy a tap card at any Aayalolo station or use the Moov app; cash not accepted on board. Avoid during rush hour (7–9am, 4–6pm) as buses can be packed.
Kotoka International Airport (ACC) → Coconut Grove Regency Hotel, Osu
💡 Use the official 'Airport Taxi' desk just outside baggage claim—fixed price, no haggling. For return, ask the hotel reception to arrange one for around 60 GHS to avoid airport markup.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best rooms at The Palm?
Request a room on the 3rd or 4th floor, facing the courtyard (away from the street). These floors are high enough to avoid street-level noise but still accessible by stairs if the lift is busy, and the courtyard side is noticeably quieter than the front.
Which rooms should I avoid at The Palm?
Avoid ground-floor rooms (Room 1xx) – they sit directly behind the reception and dining area, so you'll hear early morning breakfast clatter and guest traffic. Also skip any room ending in '01' – these are closest to the lift shaft on every floor and pick up mechanical hum.
Is The Palm noisy?
The hotel faces Oxford Street, a major nightlife and shopping strip in Osu. Expect taxi horns, street vendors, and club music until late (especially Fri–Sat). The internal courtyard is quieter but has a small artificial pond and fountain that run 7am–9pm.
Which rooms have the best views at The Palm?
Ask for a room on the 4th floor, east-facing side – you'll look out over the rooftops of Osu towards the ocean, avoiding the direct street view of Oxford Street traffic and pedestrians.
What are insider tips for staying at The Palm?
1. If you're a light sleeper, bring earplugs and request a courtyard-facing room – the street-facing rooms can be noisy even on upper floors. 2. The best value is a standard double on floor 3: it's quiet, has good light, and is only one flight up from the breakfast area.
What time is check-in at The Palm?
Check-in at The Palm is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does The Palm have Wi-Fi?
Free basic 5 Mbps per device (1 device per guest); premium 20 Mbps available at GHS 50 per 24-hour pass — login via room number and surname
Is there a city or tourist tax at The Palm?
GHS 15 per person per night (tourist levy, collected at check-in)
Where can I eat cheaply near The Palm?
Local chop bar serving jollof rice and chicken or waakye: about 20–35 GHS.
What is the cheapest way to get around from The Palm?
Trotros (shared minibuses) cost 3–10 GHS per ride; from the airport, a shared taxi to Osu is about 50 GHS, or walk to the main road for a trotro.
When is the best time to visit Accra?
August and January: August has the driest weather (little rain) and lower humidity than June/July, while January is cool with Harmattan haze and the Accra International Jazz Festival. Both have fewer tourists than the Christmas peak.
Top Attractions in Accra
💡 Go early, around 7am, when it’s cooler and less crowded. Keep valuables hidden and haggle politely—half the starting price is a fair target.
💡 Visit on a weekday morning when the square is mostly empty. The monument is unguarded, so just walk up—no ticket needed.
💡 Focus on the basement—it has the best displays on pre-colonial life. Plan for 45 minutes max; the air conditioning is a bonus.
💡 Arrive before noon to avoid the heat. Bring a hat and water, and skip the guided tour if you’re short on cash—the exhibits are self-explanatory.
💡 Avoid Sundays unless you want a packed crowd. Go on a weekday for a serene experience, and buy fresh coconut from the vendors for 2 GHS.