Let's start on the main terrace, where one of the world's most sophisticated musical fountains amuses and bemuses guests three nights a week. The fountain plays a range of music from classical to reggae, as well as dozens of national anthems that are performed for visiting diplomats. The fountain is bordered on one side with faux Roman columns. From the fountain, it's a short walk past the two spring-fed swimming pools to one of the hotel's six restaurants. The hotel also boasts a French pastry shop, a travel agency, bookstore, clothing shop, nightclub and huge conference rooms.
Suites also have an office and a kitchen, and the even more exclusive villas boast a private pool.
All guests can ring their private butler who will press your clothes on arrival and shine your shoes. Yes, says general manager Jean-Pierre Manigoff, who argues that the development will act as a catalyst for growth in the capital. Residents affected during the building of the hotel were moved to new homes with water and electricity and the developers also improved local roads. Many of the 650 local staff were sent for training in Sheratons in the Middle East or Europe, and the service is on the whole much better than in most other African cities. Future plans include a huge shopping mall with movie theatres, a health center, indoor swimming pool and a beauty parlor.