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부동산 — Alexander Plaza Hotel
The Alexander Plaza Hotel in Accra’s Osu district trades on no-nonsense efficiency: think polished concrete floors, a small business centre, and a roof terrace where you can catch the sea breeze. Rooms are compact but clean, with strong air-con and firm beds – it’s built for the independent traveller who values location over luxury. Standing in the lobby, you’ll hear a mix of English and Twi at reception, while the steady hum of Oxford Street drifts in. This is a solid base for exploring Accra’s galleries and night markets, not a resort.
Accra 연대기
Accra grew from a cluster of Ga fishing villages into the capital of the Gold Coast colony, with Jamestown’s colonial forts and the 20th-century architecture of Christiansborg Castle marking the shift. Independence in 1957 saw Kwame Nkrumah stamp modernist ambitions onto the skyline – the Black Star Gate and the National Museum are relics of that era. Today, the city’s identity is a high-energy mash-up: expats lunch at Art Centre craft stalls, locals queue for fufu chops bars, and the younger crowd drives the growing art-and-music scene in Osu and Labadi. The mix of broken cladding and new glass towers sums up a place changing fast.
방문하기 가장 좋은 시간
Accra 완전 가이드 →최고의 달
DecemberJanuaryAugust
Peak / Festival Surge 근처 오락거리
July is a peak month driven by homeloaded revellers – ‘summer in the sun’ – and the Homowo festival parades in the Ga communities. Hotel prices can jump by 20–30%, so book well ahead. The crowds are thick in Osu but the energy is infectious.
Budget Shoulder 시즌
April and October are genuine shoulders: rains are lighter than the main wet season, flights and rooms dip, and humidity is tolerable enough for street-walking. Expect fewer parties but better value.
날씨 & 포장
Accra sits in a tropical savanna zone with two wet seasons – the main one April–June, a lighter one September–October. Pack a compact umbrella and a light, quick-dry scarf even in the dry months, as rain can flash in without warning.
City Briefing 근처 오락거리 — Accra
- The Accra-Tema motorway is undergoing widening works between the Tetteh Quarshie interchange and the Spintex Road junction – expect delays of 20–40 minutes especially in morning peak. Use the Legon bypass as an alternative.
- A new Ghana card registration drive for hotel check‑ins started January 2026; foreign visitors without a valid visa card may need to present a passport and a printed booking confirmation. Check with reception before arrival.
- The Osu night market has reopened after renovation with improved lighting and drainage; it’s now active daily until 10pm, but still best for food stalls rather than souvenirs.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Alexander Plaza Hotel, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on floors 2–4 facing away from the main road. These floors are high enough to avoid street-level noise but low enough for quick stair access if the lift is busy. The rear orientation offers quieter conditions, away from the traffic on the street.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid rooms on the ground floor (no. 1) due to close proximity to the lobby and street entrance, which can be noisy. Also avoid rooms directly adjacent to the lift shaft on any floor — the lift noise and foot traffic are disruptive.
Best views
Rooms facing the rear of the hotel overlook the inner courtyard or neighbouring buildings — not scenic, but quieter. Front-facing rooms give you a view of the Accra street life, but with added traffic noise.
Quietest floors
Floors 2 to 4 are the quietest — above the lobby bustle but below any rooftop bar or machinery, and you can use stairs to skip the lift queues.
🔊 Noise notes
The main road outside is busy with tro-tros, taxis, and horns. Street noise carries up to lower floors, especially in front-facing rooms. The lift is an older model, so it clunks loudly when in use. There's no dedicated bar or nightclub on site, but the hotel's location in central Accra means general city hum from 6am to late evening and the occasional music from nearby spots.
Insider tips
1) If you need a quiet stay, request a rear-facing room and ask for a high floor — the lift queue at breakfast is real, so use the stairs from floor 2 or 3. 2) Check in after 2pm to avoid front desk queues and ensure your requested room is ready; the lobby can get busy with tours arriving around midday.
- 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
호텔 시설 — Alexander Plaza Hotel
Free unlimited Wi-Fi throughout the hotel, typical speed around 15 Mbps download. No login constraints – open network with password from reception.
One passenger lift serves the ground floor and all 4 guest floors; no stairs-only sections.
No complimentary print newspapers. Digital newsstand not provided. The building is a modern 1990s business hotel, no heritage quirks.
Standard check-in from 14:00; early bag-drop allowed from 08:00 at reception. Late check-out until 14:00 for 50% of room rate, after 14:00 charged full night. Request in advance.
Free for same-day storage at reception. Longer-term storage available for GHS 30 per day.
Step-free access via ramp at main entrance; lifts to all floors; one accessible room on ground floor with wider doorways and grab bars. However, no Braille signage or hearing loops.
On-site free open parking for guests (first-come, first-served, about 20 spaces). Nearest public car park is on Castle Road, 0.4 km away, costing GHS 5 per hour. No electric vehicle charging.
수수료, 세금 & 예금
City / tourist tax: None
Deposit & card hold: Requires full prepayment for the first night via credit card to guarantee reservation; a refundable hold of GHS 200 per night for incidentals is placed at check-in.
Faith & Dietary 근처 오락거리
- Church: Seventh-Day Adventist Church (560 m · ~7 min walk)
- Church: Prince Emmanuel SDA Church (562 m · ~7 min walk)
- Church: Accra Ghana Temple (622 m · ~8 min walk)
- Church: Assemblies of God Church (675 m · ~8 min walk)
지역 라이프 스타일 & 레크리에이션
Oxford Street Mall — 2.1 km · ~26 min walk
African Union Park — 2.0 km · ~25 min walk
National Museum — 2.6 km · ~33 min walk
5분 라디오 필수
Standard Chartered ATM — 164 m · ~2 min walk
Sterada Pharmacy Limited — 788 m · ~10 min walk
5 Sisters Enterprise — 1.1 km · ~14 min walk
37 Station — 3.1 km · ~39 min walk
돈 & 통화
Get a travel card →Ghanaian Cedi, GHS
Use bank ATMs in malls or official forex bureaux; avoid airport and hotel exchanges for poor rates.
Cards accepted at supermarkets, hotels, and upscale restaurants; smaller shops and taxis prefer cash.
Restaurants: 10% if service not included. Taxis: round up fare. Hotel staff: small cash tip for help.
식사, 쇼핑 & 여행에 대한 예산
Cheap car hire →Local instant coffee or tea at a roadside kiosk, about GHS 5–10.
Fufu or jollof rice from a local chop bar, around GHS 20–30.
Grilled tilapia with banku or kenkey at a casual spot, main about GHS 35–50.
Madina, Osu, and Nkrumah Circle have busy street food areas with grilled meats, kelewele, and fried yam.
Shoprite, Koala, and Max Mart are common budget supermarket chains in Accra.
For cheap clothes, try Makola Market or Kantamanto for secondhand and new items.
Cheapest is shared tro-tro (minibus), fare GHS 5–10 per trip; from airport take a shared taxi or tro-tro to Circle then connect.
Haggle at markets (except supermarkets), eat at chop bars instead of tourist restaurants, use tro-tros over taxis for shorter trips.
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 Alexander Plaza Hotel
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Standard Chartered ATM — 164 m · ~2 min walk — pharmacy · Sterada Pharmacy Limited — 788 m · ~10 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →주위를 둘러보는
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.
자주 묻는 질문
What are the best rooms at Alexander Plaza Hotel?
Request a room on floors 2–4 facing away from the main road. These floors are high enough to avoid street-level noise but low enough for quick stair access if the lift is busy. The rear orientation offers quieter conditions, away from the traffic on the street.
Which rooms should I avoid at Alexander Plaza Hotel?
Avoid rooms on the ground floor (no. 1) due to close proximity to the lobby and street entrance, which can be noisy. Also avoid rooms directly adjacent to the lift shaft on any floor — the lift noise and foot traffic are disruptive.
Is Alexander Plaza Hotel noisy?
The main road outside is busy with tro-tros, taxis, and horns. Street noise carries up to lower floors, especially in front-facing rooms. The lift is an older model, so it clunks loudly when in use. There's no dedicated bar or nightclub on site, but the hotel's location in central Accra means general city hum from 6am to late evening and the occasional music from nearby spots.
Which rooms have the best views at Alexander Plaza Hotel?
Rooms facing the rear of the hotel overlook the inner courtyard or neighbouring buildings — not scenic, but quieter. Front-facing rooms give you a view of the Accra street life, but with added traffic noise.
What are insider tips for staying at Alexander Plaza Hotel?
1) If you need a quiet stay, request a rear-facing room and ask for a high floor — the lift queue at breakfast is real, so use the stairs from floor 2 or 3. 2) Check in after 2pm to avoid front desk queues and ensure your requested room is ready; the lobby can get busy with tours arriving around midday.
What time is check-in at Alexander Plaza Hotel?
Check-in at Alexander Plaza Hotel is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Alexander Plaza Hotel have Wi-Fi?
Free unlimited Wi-Fi throughout the hotel, typical speed around 15 Mbps download. No login constraints – open network with password from reception.
Is there a city or tourist tax at Alexander Plaza Hotel?
None
Where can I eat cheaply near Alexander Plaza Hotel?
Fufu or jollof rice from a local chop bar, around GHS 20–30.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Alexander Plaza Hotel?
Cheapest is shared tro-tro (minibus), fare GHS 5–10 per trip; from airport take a shared taxi or tro-tro to Circle then connect.
When is the best time to visit Accra?
DecemberJanuaryAugust
Accra 주요 관광지
💡 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.