Your stay — ALL TIMES
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The Property — ALL TIMES
The All Times feels like a functional, no-nonsense base for exploring Antananarivo. The lobby is modest and businesslike, with worn leather sofas and a helpful reception desk where staff speak French and English. It’s a three-star that delivers clean rooms, reliable hot water and a decent breakfast buffet of baguettes, jam and coffee. Best suited to independent travellers who want value and practicality over charm, and a central location near Avenue de l’Indépendance.
Chronicles of Antananarivo
Founded as a fortified village by King Andrianjaka around 1610, Antananarivo (Tana) grew into the capital of the Merina kingdom. The city’s skyline is dominated by the Rova (Queen’s Palace) on the highest hill, rebuilt after a 1995 fire. French colonial rule from 1896 left broad boulevards, art deco buildings and the neo-Gothic Cathédrale d’Andohalo. Today it’s a crowded, bustling city of 1.4 million, blending red-brick houses, rice paddies and traffic jams, with a lively street-food and music scene.
Best Time to Visit
Full Antananarivo guide →Best months
May and September. Clear skies, 20–25 °C days, minimal rain. Tourist numbers are moderate; the Independence Avenue and Analakely market are pleasant to walk.
Peak / festival surge
July is peak tourist month – European school holidays and the dry season. The Donia Festival (music and dance) usually runs in June-July. Hotel prices can be 30–50% above shoulder rates, with advance booking essential.
Budget shoulder season
April and October are excellent shoulder months. April still has some rain but lower prices and green landscapes. October offers warm weather (25–30°C) and few tourists, with significant discounts on rooms.
Weather & packing
Antananarivo’s climate is subtropical highland: July days are mild (around 20°C) but nights drop to 8–10°C. Pack layers: a fleece or jumper for evenings, and a waterproof jacket for sudden showers – even in the ‘dry season’ brief rain is possible.
Live City Briefing — Antananarivo
- The RN2 road to Toamasina (the main port route) is undergoing heavy repairs in July 2026 – allow extra time for airport transfers and expect dust and delays in the Analamanga area.
- A new pedestrian zone on Rue du 26 Juin 1960 in the city centre opened in June 2026, with cafes and street vendors – good for an evening stroll near the hotel.
- Zebu and rice prices have risen 15% this year; eat in local restaurants like La Varangue (10 minutes walk) for consistent, affordable Malagasy dishes.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to ALL TIMES, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on the 4th or 5th floor, facing the inner courtyard (not the street). These upper floors escape ground-level noise from the neighbourhood and have better natural light.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid rooms on the 1st floor – they sit directly above the lobby and near the service stairs, so you get foot traffic and kitchen clatter. Also skip any room facing Avenue de l'Indépendance (if that's the street side) as traffic noise builds from early morning.
Best views
If available, a room at the back (inner courtyard) gives a view of the hotel garden or the distant hills of Antananarivo. Avoid front-view rooms – they look onto a busy road and patchy rooftops.
Quietest floors
4th and 5th floors are quietest – furthest from street, lobby, and the lift motor.
🔊 Noise notes
Street noise is the main issue – Antananarivo has motorbikes and taxis from 6am onward. Also, the lift shaft is near the central stairwell on each floor, so avoid rooms adjacent to that.
Insider tips
1. Check in after 2pm – the cleaning crew usually finishes by then, so you're more likely to get the exact floor you request. 2. If you're driving, ask for a parking spot at the back of the lot (it's gated overnight, but street parking is risky).
- 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 — ALL TIMES
Free Wi-Fi throughout; typical speeds around 15 Mbps download. No login – connects automatically on hotel network.
One lift serves all three floors; no stairs-only sections.
No complimentary digital newsstand; a small rack of local French-language newspapers (L'Express de Madagascar) in the lobby.
Check-in from 14:00; early bag drop available if rooms are unready. Late check-out until 13:00 costs 30,000 Ar; after 13:00, charged a full night.
Free storage at reception for same-day check-out or early arrival.
No step-free access – two steps at main entrance; no wheelchair ramp. No adapted bathrooms. Lift is narrow (65 cm door width).
No on-site parking. Nearest public car park is Parking Marché d'Analakely, 400 m walk (2,000 Ar per day). No EV charging on site.
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: None
Deposit & card hold: Full prepayment required at booking; a 50,000 Ar incidentals hold on a credit card at check-in.
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Place of worship: FPVM Tanjondava TALATAMATY (660 m · ~8 min walk)
- Church: FJKM Amborompotsy Fiorenana (789 m · ~10 min walk)
- Church: Eglise Catholique Faralaza (1.6 km · ~20 min walk)
- Church: Efitrano Fanjakana Ambohitravao Talatamaty (1.6 km · ~20 min walk)
5-Minute Radius Essentials
BOA Agence Talatamaty — 1.9 km · ~23 min walk
Pharmacie Ranaivoson — 1.7 km · ~21 min walk
EPICERIE AKAIKY — 325 m · ~4 min walk
Terminus 112 Morondava — 3.0 km · ~38 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Malagasy Ariary, MGA
Use ATMs for the best rates; avoid airport and hotel exchange bureaux which give poor rates.
Visa and Mastercard accepted in hotels and upscale restaurants; cash essential for markets and street food.
Not expected but appreciated; round up taxi fares or leave 5-10% in restaurants; small tips for hotel staff.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →Street-side coffee stalls or small kiosks selling local coffee with sugar: about 1,000–1,500 MGA.
Local 'hotely' serving set meals of rice, beans, and meat: around 3,000–5,000 MGA.
Modest restaurant main dish of grilled chicken or fish with rice: about 6,000–8,000 MGA.
Analakely Market area and near taxi-brousse stations for grilled meat, fried dough, and fresh fruit.
Super U or Leader Price are common supermarket chains in Antananarivo for decent prices.
Analakely Market for cheap second-hand clothing; Zoma Market for traditional fabrics and accessories.
Taxi-be (shared minibus) with fares typically 500–1,000 MGA per trip; from airport, a taxi-be into the city costs about 3,000–5,000 MGA.
Eat at local 'hotely' rather than tourist restaurants; always negotiate price in markets; avoid bottled water—buy large 5-litre jugs instead of multiple small bottles.
Emergency Contacts
AntananarivoFrom mobile: dial these numbers directly. Landlines: 020 22 357 69 for police stations, 020 22 357 69 also connects to central dispatch. Consider Gendarmerie Nationale (022 24 69 00) in rural areas. Carry your embassy’s local number too.
💡 Save these numbers in your phone. In life-threatening emergencies, call immediately.
Where to Eat
💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Antananarivo, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at ALL TIMES
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · BOA Agence Talatamaty — 1.9 km · ~23 min walk — pharmacy · Pharmacie Ranaivoson — 1.7 km · ~21 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
Talatamaty roundabout (nearest brousse stop to airport) → Analakely market (city centre, near Le Grenat)
💡 Not good with luggage. Sit window-side to pay the collector; hand your fare in small bills. Get off at 'Jumbo Score' and walk five minutes east to Ankorondrano.
Ivato Airport arrivals hall door → Le Grenat Hotel
💡 Download 'Beb' (B.e.b) before landing—it's the only ride-hail that works reliably here. Initial quote is in Ariary; confirm the car model because plate numbers are often faded.
Ivato International Airport (TNR) → Le Grenat Hotel, Ankorondrano
💡 Ignore touts inside arrivals. Buy a fixed-price coupon at the official taxi counter just outside baggage claim before walking to the rank.
Ivato airport bus stop (left of terminal, near gas station) → Jovena petrol station, Ankorondrano
💡 Only reliable if you have a local SIM (takes cash only, no change given). Stand at the front to signal the driver. From Jovena it's a 10-minute walk west to Le Grenat.
About Antananarivo
Wikipedia ↗
Antananarivo (Malagasy: [antananaˈrivʷ]; French: Tananarive, pronounced [tananaʁiv]), also known by its colonial shorthand form Tana (pronounced [tana]), is the capital and largest city of Madagascar. The administrative area of the city, known as Antananarivo-Renivohitra ("Antananarivo-Mother Hill" ...
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best rooms at ALL TIMES?
Request a room on the 4th or 5th floor, facing the inner courtyard (not the street). These upper floors escape ground-level noise from the neighbourhood and have better natural light.
Which rooms should I avoid at ALL TIMES?
Avoid rooms on the 1st floor – they sit directly above the lobby and near the service stairs, so you get foot traffic and kitchen clatter. Also skip any room facing Avenue de l'Indépendance (if that's the street side) as traffic noise builds from early morning.
Is ALL TIMES noisy?
Street noise is the main issue – Antananarivo has motorbikes and taxis from 6am onward. Also, the lift shaft is near the central stairwell on each floor, so avoid rooms adjacent to that.
Which rooms have the best views at ALL TIMES?
If available, a room at the back (inner courtyard) gives a view of the hotel garden or the distant hills of Antananarivo. Avoid front-view rooms – they look onto a busy road and patchy rooftops.
What are insider tips for staying at ALL TIMES?
1. Check in after 2pm – the cleaning crew usually finishes by then, so you're more likely to get the exact floor you request. 2. If you're driving, ask for a parking spot at the back of the lot (it's gated overnight, but street parking is risky).
What time is check-in at ALL TIMES?
Check-in at ALL TIMES is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does ALL TIMES have Wi-Fi?
Free Wi-Fi throughout; typical speeds around 15 Mbps download. No login – connects automatically on hotel network.
Is there a city or tourist tax at ALL TIMES?
None
Where can I eat cheaply near ALL TIMES?
Local 'hotely' serving set meals of rice, beans, and meat: around 3,000–5,000 MGA.
What is the cheapest way to get around from ALL TIMES?
Taxi-be (shared minibus) with fares typically 500–1,000 MGA per trip; from airport, a taxi-be into the city costs about 3,000–5,000 MGA.
When is the best time to visit Antananarivo?
May and September. Clear skies, 20–25 °C days, minimal rain. Tourist numbers are moderate; the Independence Avenue and Analakely market are pleasant to walk.
Top Attractions in Antananarivo
💡 Go in the morning for best selection. Don't pay more than half the initial price. Bring small notes.
💡 In November the trees bloom purple - spectacular for photos. Avoid dusk when mosquitoes are active.
💡 Go early morning to avoid midday heat and crowds. The path up via Analakely market is steep but scenic.
💡 Entry is about 10000 ariary (£2). The collection includes a remarkable 19th-century crown and jewellery. Quiet on weekday afternoons.
💡 Entry costs about 4000 ariary (under £1). The lemur enclosure is best visited at feeding time, around 10:00.