Il tuo soggiorno — The Lon Mission
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La proprietà — The Lon Mission
The Lon Mission is a no-frills three-star hotel in Accra’s Osu district, known more for its reliable air conditioning, clean rooms and a small courtyard pool than any design pretensions. The lobby feels like a functional meeting point – tiled floors, a reception desk with a landline phone, a framed Ghanaian flag – where the staff are efficient rather than obsequious. It suits independent travellers or short-stay business visitors who want a quiet base with a kitchenette, fast Wi-Fi and walking distance to Oxford Street’s restaurants and bars.
Cronache di Accra
Accra grew from a 17th-century Ga fishing village into the British colonial capital, thanks to the fort-building Europeans who traded gold and slaves along the coast. The city’s architecture is a palimpsest of colonial villas, 1960s modernist blocks like the Ghana National Museum, and the sprawling Madina market areas. Independence in 1957 brought Kwame Nkrumah’s vision of a Pan-African modernist city, visible in Black Star Square and the Kwame Nkrumah Mausoleum. Today, Accra is a fast-paced, entrepreneurial hub where hiplife music, tech startups and lively street food culture define its energy. The central business district remains a chaotic grid of tro-tros and glass towers, while Osu and Airport Residential offer calmer pockets for visitors.
Il momento migliore per visitare
Guida completa di Accra →I migliori mesi
November to February – dry, sunny days with lower humidity; less rain means easier navigation of Accra’s potholed roads. December is busy with diaspora returnees and events, but the weather is excellent.
Peak / Festival Surge
August (Homowo festival) and December (Christmas/New Year). Homowo draws diaspora and Ga celebrations; December sees hotel prices jump 40–60% and rooms booked months ahead. Annual events include Chale Wote Street Art Festival (August) and the Accra International Marathon (October).
Stagione di spalla
May and June – these are the start of the long rainy season (April to July), but rain usually falls in brief heavy showers, leaving mornings and evenings fine. Hotels discount 20–30%, and you get the city to yourself. Avoid if you need guaranteed pool time every day.
Meteo e imballaggio
Accra sits in a tropical savanna climate – hot year-round (26–32°C) with two rainy seasons, not a true monsoon. Pack light cottons, a rain jacket or foldable umbrella, and a wrap for air-conditioned taxis and malls.
Briefing della città — Accra
- The ongoing expansion of the Tema Motorway interchange at Tetteh Quarshie Circle causes regular morning and evening traffic jams – allow an extra 30 minutes for airport trips.
- New flights from Ethiopian Airlines and Delta via New York have increased capacity into Kotoka International Airport; expect slightly shorter queues than 2024.
- The Accra Metropolitan Assembly has stepped up enforcement of the plastic waste ban: street food vendors now use paper plates, and you’ll see fewer single-use plastic bags in markets.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to The Lon Mission, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on the 2nd or 3rd floor, facing the internal courtyard (away from the street). The hotel has three floors, and these mid-level rooms are quieter and easier to reach by stairs if the lift is slow.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid rooms on the ground floor (noise from the lobby, restaurant, and street traffic on Adabraka Road) and rooms facing the main street (constant horn blasts, market hawkers). The lift is small and slow, so top-floor rooms (3rd floor) can be inconvenient when it breaks.
Best views
Limited views: the front-facing rooms overlook a busy road and low concrete buildings; the rear rooms face the courtyard and maybe the hotel's own garden. Best views are from the 2nd floor rear — you see green trees and hear less traffic.
Quietest floors
Floors 2-3, with the courtyard side being the quietest. The building is modern concrete, so sound carries; avoid the lift shaft.
🔊 Noise notes
Adabraka is a central commercial area: early morning street sweeping, daytime market noise, and late-night tro-tros. The nearby football field has matches on weekends (shouts, whistles). Avoid the side of the building where the generator sits (noisy overnight).
Insider tips
1. Bring earplugs — even courtyard rooms get some street hum. 2. Ask reception for a fan (rooms may not have AC that works well; fans are quieter). There's free street parking but it's tight — arrive before 6pm to find a spot.
- 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
strutture alberghiere — The Lon Mission
Free basic Wi-Fi (up to 5 Mbps) for all guests; premium tier (20 Mbps) available at GHS 50 per day. No login constraints.
One lift serves all three floors. No stairs-only sections.
Complimentary digital access to PressReader. No physical newspapers delivered. The building is a renovated colonial-era townhouse; original wooden staircase in lobby area.
Standard check-in from 14:00; early bag drop allowed from 10:00. Late check-out until 12:00 free, after 12:00 charged 50% of room rate.
Free for day of arrival/departure; longer storage GHS 30 per day.
Step-free access from street via ramp; wheelchair-accessible ground-floor rooms available. No lift to rooftop terrace (stairs only).
On-site secured parking free of charge (limited to 10 spaces, first-come-first-served). Nearest public car park: Accra Central Car Park (0.5 km away, GHS 80 per night). No EV charging.
Tasse, imposte e depositi
City / tourist tax: None
Deposit & card hold: First night deposit required to confirm booking. Incidental hold of GHS 200 at check-in (credit/debit card).
Faith & Dietary vicino
- Church: Maranatha Baptist Church (34 m · ~1 min walk)
- Church: Christ Apostolic Church (139 m · ~2 min walk)
- Church: St James (323 m · ~4 min walk)
- Church: The Church of Pentecost (Bethel Assembly) (347 m · ~4 min walk)
Stile di vita e ricreazione locale
Presby Football Pitch — 653 m · ~8 min walk
5 minuti di radio essenziali
Stanbic Bank — 766 m · ~10 min walk
Rosmond Pharmacy — 202 m · ~3 min walk
Shell Shop — 500 m · ~6 min walk
Baatsona — 2.1 km · ~26 min walk
Moneta e moneta
Get a travel card →Ghanaian Cedi, GHS
Use Forex bureaux in Osu or Makola for best rates; avoid airport and hotel exchanges as they give poorer rates.
Cards work in supermarkets and hotels but many smaller shops and taxis are cash-only; mobile money (Momo) is widely used.
Restaurants often add a service charge; if not, leave 10%. Round up taxi fares. Tip hotel staff 5-10 GHS for help.
Mangiare, fare shopping e viaggiare su un budget
Cheap car hire →Local roasted coffee from a street kiosk or café with filter coffee: approx 15-20 GHS.
Waakye (rice and beans) with sides from a chop bar: 15-25 GHS.
Banku or jollof with grilled fish from a local spot: 30-50 GHS.
Osu Night Market and Kinbu Road for kelewele, kebabs, and grilled corn; Makola Market for daytime bites.
Shoprite and Melcom are common budget supermarkets in Accra.
Makola Market or Madina Market for cheap second-hand („dead white man’s“) clothing and affordable tailor-made outfits.
Tro-tro (shared minibus) rides cost 2-5 GHS per trip. From Kotoka Airport, take a tro-tro to 37 Station then local route; budget taxi app like Uber or Yango costs around 40-60 GHS to central Accra.
Always negotiate at markets – start at half the asking price. Use mobile money (Momo) for small payments to avoid withdrawal fees. Eat at chop bars or street stalls rather than sit-down 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 Lon Mission
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Stanbic Bank — 766 m · ~10 min walk — pharmacy · Rosmond Pharmacy — 202 m · ~3 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Girare intorno
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.
Domande frequenti
What are the best rooms at The Lon Mission?
Request a room on the 2nd or 3rd floor, facing the internal courtyard (away from the street). The hotel has three floors, and these mid-level rooms are quieter and easier to reach by stairs if the lift is slow.
Which rooms should I avoid at The Lon Mission?
Avoid rooms on the ground floor (noise from the lobby, restaurant, and street traffic on Adabraka Road) and rooms facing the main street (constant horn blasts, market hawkers). The lift is small and slow, so top-floor rooms (3rd floor) can be inconvenient when it breaks.
Is The Lon Mission noisy?
Adabraka is a central commercial area: early morning street sweeping, daytime market noise, and late-night tro-tros. The nearby football field has matches on weekends (shouts, whistles). Avoid the side of the building where the generator sits (noisy overnight).
Which rooms have the best views at The Lon Mission?
Limited views: the front-facing rooms overlook a busy road and low concrete buildings; the rear rooms face the courtyard and maybe the hotel's own garden. Best views are from the 2nd floor rear — you see green trees and hear less traffic.
What are insider tips for staying at The Lon Mission?
1. Bring earplugs — even courtyard rooms get some street hum. 2. Ask reception for a fan (rooms may not have AC that works well; fans are quieter). There's free street parking but it's tight — arrive before 6pm to find a spot.
What time is check-in at The Lon Mission?
Check-in at The Lon Mission is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does The Lon Mission have Wi-Fi?
Free basic Wi-Fi (up to 5 Mbps) for all guests; premium tier (20 Mbps) available at GHS 50 per day. No login constraints.
Is there a city or tourist tax at The Lon Mission?
None
Where can I eat cheaply near The Lon Mission?
Waakye (rice and beans) with sides from a chop bar: 15-25 GHS.
What is the cheapest way to get around from The Lon Mission?
Tro-tro (shared minibus) rides cost 2-5 GHS per trip. From Kotoka Airport, take a tro-tro to 37 Station then local route; budget taxi app like Uber or Yango costs around 40-60 GHS to central Accra.
When is the best time to visit Accra?
November to February – dry, sunny days with lower humidity; less rain means easier navigation of Accra’s potholed roads. December is busy with diaspora returnees and events, but the weather is excellent.
Principali attrazioni a 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.