Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Trianon
INN €€
( 44 051 40, 034 05 051 40; hotel.letrianon@gmail.com; Ave Foch; s/d/tr Ar50,000/
60,000/70,000; )Thischarmingthrowbacktothecolonial era,anicelyrenovatedFrench
chateau with grand embracing stairways, is just oozing with atmosphere, from its old air-
lineposterstoitsuniformedstaff.Theclassyrestaurantandterracestrikejusttherightnote,
as do the chequered tablecloths in the breakfast room. Garçon!
Chez Billy
INN €
( 44 484 88;
www.chez-billy.net84.net/accueil.html
:
Antsenakely; d/tr/q Ar16,000/
24,000/31,000; ) This eclectic melange of guesthouse, music bar, internet cafe, and
restaurant, awash in loud art, inspires a hostel-like conviviality among the Peace Corps
staff, backpackers, Malagasy tourists, and in-the-know
vazaha
(foreigners) who form its
crossroads clientele. Take your beer to the rooftop terrace and enjoy some rare free wi-fi in
the best budget option in town. But act quickly: the eight rooms go fast.
Résidence Camélia
INN €€€
( 44 488 44;
www.laresidencecamelia.com
;
Ave de l'Indépendance; d
Ar70,000-126,000) A very genteel and well-done guesthouse with a tranquil shady garden
and fresh, uplifting rooms in various shapes, sizes and prices. The charming restaurant
(mains from Ar10,000), with its vaulted ceiling and winter fireplace, is a noteworthy bar-
gain. But start with a drink in the piano bar.
Chambres des Voyageurs
PENSION €€€
( 44 979 30, 032 40 866 22;
www.chambres-voyageur.com
;
d/tr/q Ar70,000/90,000/
130,000; ) This ecolodge is a rarity in Antsirabe, an island of nature on the edge of the
city. There are extensive grounds where tortoises and chameleons roam about at a glacial
pace, a central pond with an island, and brick bungalows that are simply furnished but spa-
cious. If you are looking for the city, this is definitely not for you, but if you want to escape
it, it's your first choice. Half-board supplements are Ar25,500.
Hôtel Hasina
HOTEL €€
( 44 485 56; hotelhasina@moov.mg; Ave Jean Ralaimongo; d Ar32,000) Right in the
village centre, Hôtel Hasina isgreat value. There'slotsoflight,aswell ascomfymattresses
and cosy balconies. No wonder it fills up quick.
