1- HOTEL SIEGE (Meeting Venue)

Workshop on Implementation of WRC-15 Outcomes and Capacity Building on Development of National Broadband Plans,AZALAI Hôtel de la Plage, Cotonou - Benin, 25 - 28 April 2016

1- HOTEL SIEGE (Meeting venue)

AZALAI Hôtel de la Plage

Rue du Consulat de France N° 870 A
Boîte postale: 05 BP 347
Adresse: Ganhi, Cotonou

Tél: +229 21 3172 00

+229 64 94 12 12

Fax: +229 21 317269

Email:

Site Web:

2 - Hotels

All the reservations should be done directly by the delegates at the hotel of their choice.However, those would like ARCEP, Benin to assist them should get in touch with the focal point by communicating the name of the hotel and the flight details by filling the attached form in Annex 2 and send a copy to email:. The special rates have been obtained from the various hotels as per annex 1 below.

Most of the hotels in the list are 5-30 minutes drive to the venue of the meeting.

ARCEP-BENIN will ensure that transport will be made available from the airport to the respective hotels and from the hotels to the venue of the meeting.

Please take note that the transport will only be made available to those staying in the list of hotels provided.

The list of hotels is in Annex 1.

3 – Airport reception

On arrival at the airport, there will be a team to transport you form the airport to respective hotels. All delegates who want to benefit from this service are requested to fill the form in Annex 4.

4- VISA Formalities

All delegates are required to have a valid passport to enter Benin. Delegates from some countries need visa to enter Benin. However member countries of ECOWAS do not require a visa. For those who do not have a Diplomatic mission of Benin in their countries, ARCEP-BENIN has taken necessary measures to facilitate obtaining entry visa on arrival at the airport in Cotonou. Delegates are requested to communicate all the required details as indicated in Annex 3.

5. Money Exchange

The local currency isFranc CFA (FCFA) and the exchange rate is as follows:

1Euro = 655,957 FCFA

1 USD = 482, 027 FCFA.

These rates are indicative and can fluctuate.

You can change your currency at the airport on arrival or at the any exchange bureau in town(Cotonou).

6- Working Hours

From Monday to Friday the Government working hours are: 8h00 to 12h30 and 15hto 18h30

Banks: 8h30 to 17h00Monday to Friday and Saturday: 9h00to 13h00.

Local time is (GMT +1).

7- Language

The official language of Benin is French.

8- Climate

The climate in Benin is equatorial and the temperatures are 30 degrees. Rain is however expected in April.

9- Telecommunications

Benin country code: 229
Fixed line numbers start with 2
Mobile numbers start with 6 or 9
Emergency service number: 118

The minimum SIM cost is approximately 1000 FCFA. All the numbers should be registered in conformity with the Benin regulation.

10- Power

The voltage range is 220 Volts/50Hz. The plug for use is as shown below:

11- Water

The tap water is safe and can be taken directly. However, mineral water is available at the hotels or at the supermarkets.

12 - Health

Delegates are required to have international vaccination card especially yellow fever.

13 -Internet

Internet will be available at the meeting venue. However some hotels may charge a fee.

ANNEXE 1

LISTE DES HOTELS

NOM DE L’HOTEL / TYPE DE CHAMBRE / PRIX TTC
(en FCFA) / AVANTAGES / CONTACT
AZALÏ HOTEL DE LA PLAGE
Quartier Ganhi - Cotonou, Bénin / Sans vue sur mer / 70 000 / Accès au Wifi
Petit déjeuner et taxe de nuitée inclus
Accueil à l’aéroport / Cotonou, Benin
+229 21 31 72 00
+229 64 94 12 12
+229 64 94 05 05

Vue sur mer / 75 000
NEW RIVOLI HOTEL
C/54 face Glo côté Ciné Vogue.
Avenue Steinmetz / Petite / 38.000 / Wifi disponible dans toutes les chambres
Situé à 5min du lieu de la réunion
Accès gratuit au cyber dans le hall
Buffet au Petit déjeuner inclus dans les tarifs
Transport de l’aéroport au lieu d’hébergement / +229 21 31 46 47
+229 21 31 41 88
+229 96 00 00 77

Moyenne / 41500
Grande / 44600
BEST WESTERN Avenue Jean Paul 2, Cotonou, Bénin
/ 44600 / Wifi
Situé à 2 min de l’aéroport et à 10mn de lieu de la réunion
Accueil à l’aéroport / +229 21 30 42 52
+229 97 96 40 00

SUN BEACH HOTEL
08 BP 1052 Cotonou/BENIN
Fidjrossè Calvaire (Cotonou / BENIN) / standard / 37 500 / 30 minutes du lieu de la reunion
Accès au wifi
Petit déjeuner inclus /
+229 21 15 48 55
21 30 26 90
21 30 17 08
21 30 78 38
Fax : +229 21 30 23 61
E-mail:
luxueuse / 45 000
Vue sur mer / 75 000
BENIN HORIZON HOTEL
Cadjèhoun-kpota,
Cotonou - République du Bénin.
04 BP 1432 / standard / 35 000 / Accès au wifi
Accueil à l’aéroport /
Fixe: +229 21 30 96 84
Mobile: +229 95 49 15 99
E-mail:
19 000
21 000
26 000
BENIN ROYAL HOTEL
Hôtel 4étoiles
Lot 398 Quartier Maro-militaire
Vons face toxi labo - 05 BP 640 Cotonou- Bénin / Luxueuse / 60 000 / Accès au wifi
Buffet de Petit
déjeuner inclus
Accueil à l’aéroport
Salle de gym /
+229 21 32 79 09/29/41
+229 65 89 89 89/97 73 04 03
Fax : (229) 21 32 79 18
HOTEL DE L’ENTENTE
(Route de l’Aéroport) / 36 000 / Accès au wifi
Buffet de Petit
déjeuner inclus
Situé à 2 min de l’aéroport
Accueil à l’aéroport /
Tél: +229 2130 59 61
46 000

Tax per night: 1.000 FCFA/nigh

ANNEXE 2

HOTEL RESERVATION FORM

send it directly to a hotel of your choice with a copy to this email address:

ACCOMMODATION(see the information note and the list of recommended hotels)

Name of the Hotel: ______

Date of arrival: ______Date of Departure: ______Number of nights: ___

PARTICIPANT

M /Mme/Mlle______

SurnameFirst Name

Function______

Country______

Name of the Administration or Organisation

______

Adress ______

Tel. ______Fax ______Email Address ______

MODE OF PAYMENT

All the payments should be made directly to the hotel of your choice in cash or electronic card.

Date: ______Signature: ______

ANNEXE 3

REQUIREMENT FOR ENTRY VISA TO BENIN

Invitation letter(Provided by ARCEP-BENIN)
Copy of the 1st page of the passport
Flight details
Hotel reservation

NB: All the information should be sent to ARCEP-BENIN at least one week (working days) before arrival in Benin on email:

ANNEXE 4

ARRIVAL AND TRANSPORT TO THE HOTEL

Workshop on Implementation of WRC-15 Outcomes and Capacity Building on Development of National Broadband Plans,AZALAI Hôtel de la Plage, Cotonou - Benin, 25 - 28 April 2016
In order to get transport from the airport to the hotel, delegates are requested to fill this form and sendit to the email address below.

Surname………………………………………………………………………………………......

First name……………………………………………………………………………………………

Function.....……………………………………………………………………………

Organization……………………………………………………Country …………......

Telephone:……………………………………………………………………………………..…

E-mail:…………………………………………………………………………………………….

Hotel choice:…………………………………………………………......

ArrivalDate / Time of arrival / Flight N°
DepartureDate / Time of Departure / Flight N°

Mr. Arthur GNONSOUMme Conforte HOUESSOU MmeNoelly HOUNDEBASSO

Tél: +229 21 31 01 65 Tél: +229 21 31 01 65; Tél: +229 21 31 01 65;

Mobile: +229 96 16 05 66Mobile: +22997217336 Mobile: +229 97 83 03 03

Email: ail: Email: