When arriving in Haiti I like to stay at the Oloffson. It is the only hotel in Port au Prince that has a feel of Haiti. Other Hotels seem to shun the country and create a neutral experience. Much has been said of the condition of the old Gingerbread, Still no room in Port au Prince compares to Room 11.... More

Like many hotels in Haiti, the Oloffson is behind walls and I found no sign. A street vendor pointed out the entrance to me as I walked from Champ des Mars. You go up steps and pass the café/restaurant to get to reception. My room was old and not deluxe but had a lot of charm and atmosphere. The doors... More

Sleep in a legendary place is always a nice added value. So this is legendary, and it will make your first stay in Port au Prince something surprising. Prices are far too high for the quality. But Graham Greene is one of the important guests of this strange place which is great. Rooms are VERY simple, event the more expensive... More

I really feel as thought I was in an oasis within Port-au-Prince. The staff, food, and rooms are great. Also, the price of everything is very reasonable! We had our "Haiti bossman" who is from the slums in Carrefour stay with us. He is obsessed with RAM and his dream was to meet the lead singer. We told Richard and... More

Interesting to look at, but not the most comfortable place to stay. The place is falling apart. It's a wonder it's still standing, honestly. The food isn't great (and the only vegetarian option for dinner is a house salad), and it's overpriced. Even though we'd made a reservation in advance, they didn't seem to have us on the books. I... More

We booked 8 rooms much before hand. We got there, and they only had 5. And they were not direct about it. Their solution was to put 5 people in a king bed. We had someone call and ask for a room for the night. Then informed the lady at the desk that indeed, that was us calling, and thank... More

I stayed at The Oloffson several months ago and will next month and again in few months. Despite its faults it is the only place to stay. One of the best of the Gingerbread Houses built at the turn of the century the building was not damaged during the earthquake. The one incredible and awful thing about it before my... More

The Oloffson trades on its name and history. This place is on par with a youth hostel standard more than a hotel, but you pay at least $100 a night, which considering you are in Haiti is pretty outrageous, although this said, Port-Au-Prince hotels are generally a rip off and you are simply short of choice. Considering it is owned... More

The rooms in the beautiful main building were booked out, so we got a room in a separate building. The room was old and worn, lacking a bit in cleanliness but over all ok. But the only access path to the main building was a safety hazard during the dark hours. A palm tree was half blocking the path and... More