I usually stay at La Chaumiere, next to the Rabelais, when I come to Bamako. Unfortunately La Chaumiere was booked this time. I stayed in a room at Rabelais that was not very clean and full of mosquitos - even after spraying the room several days in a row. The staff are friendly and the food is just okay. I... more

The rooms are standard - but very clean and can be lovely. Interesting interiors in some [there are different buildings so if you dont like one room ask to see another one]. All very very clean - - though my room smelled of smoke which could not be dispelled after even one week. I did not want to change tho... more

A bit out on the eastern edge of town, this is an excellent hotel to start/finish a Malian trip. All French-speaking staff, they are friendly and helpful. Pool is an astounding oasis from the harsh Bamako days, and rooms are well-appointed and clean. more

Hotel très agréable, très bien tenue avec un excellent restaurant. more

Nous avons voyagé au Mali en 2008 et nous sommes descendus au Rabelais, nous y avons trés bien reçus, l'acceuil... more

Je compte d'abord préciser que j'ai séjourné dans cet hotel plus de 7 fois, deduis le 15 octobre 2005. Depuis... more