Azalai Grand Hotel
Swimming pool, tennis court, internet access. The hotel is by far one of the oldest in town. For a while, it was the most run-down as well but has recently been thoroughly renovated. Nice-sized, very clean rooms with large windows that open. Good service. Restaurant reasonable but the bkfst buffet is a little overpriced. Both the jewelry lady and Tuareg crafts vendor in the lobby will try to massively overcharge you. Give them a miss: you'lll do better at the Marché des artisans in town. Small bookstore in the lobby with a decent selection of Malian books and newspapers. Staff haven't figured out how to clean out the pool - give it a miss. Internet reliable and fast, by local standards. Closed as of July 2012, will likely reopen when visitor numbers bounce back.
Azalai Hotel Salam
Most luxurious of the three Azalai hotels in Bamako, and one of the best in town. Very nice pool. Expensive but nice restaurant. Central air, big beds, colour tv, immaculate bathrooms. Hotel bar popular with "professional" women.
Hotel Le Rabelais
Has a pool, French restaurant and bar. Food good but not cheap. Make and sell their own ice cream! You can pay to use the pool if you're not staying there. The rooms are smallish but clean, air conditioned, with wireless internet.
Radisson Blu
This is one of the newer hotels in Bamako with excellent, large rooms and free wifi throughout the hotel for guests. The ACI 2000 area of Bamako is however quiet and removed from the hustle+bustle of downtown.
Laico Hotel El Farouk
Laico Hotels took this over from the Kempinski Hotel Chain.
Auberge Toguna
Hotel Lac Débo
Hotel Yamey
Hotel Jamana
Laico Hotel de l'Amitié
As of October, 2009, this is probably the plushest of all the hotels in Bamako along with the Radisson.
Mission Libonaise
Budget, located in one of the many markets
Hotel Dafina
around $45 Hotel on a quite street within walking distance of several restaurants (Vienamese, Chinese, French and a well stocked supermarket. Small swimming pool. Rooms are spread over several buildings around a courtyard. Ask to be shown some rooms before you make the decision. Some rooms are much nicer than others. A/C, slow internet access in business centre. Breakfast is OK but do not count on dinner or lunch. OK bar for a cold beer.
Le Relais
Rooms are small and make sure that you get a room at the garden side otherwise don't bother unless you like to get up early with the traffic noise. Italian restaurant on ground floor is good but pricey for Bamako. Advantage is the Azar supermarket next door and the café/restaurant le Relax.
Ibiza
This is a nightclub with very nice mixture of music from international to local dance tracks. it opens up its doors at 12:00am. the are very beautiful girls
Comme Chez Soi
A very new hotel opened in January of 2010 which while small with only five rooms, is probably one of the most inviting establishments in the city. Very nice pool and garden. Breakfast and internet included in the price.
L'Auberge Lafia
Decent double rooms with fan for 10000 CFA. Handy location - close to attractions in the city centre. Will arrange taxis to the airport.
Bed & Breakfast Ambassagou
Nice, very clean rooms. 15 min to centre, airport and busstation. Restaurants, bars, markets are on walking distance. Nice evening or morning stroll to the river Niger. Transfer to and from airport is possible. Owner Adama can help you with your excursions. 9.000 CFA 1 pers room. 13.500 CFA 2 pers. room. [email protected]
Hotel Sahel Vert
A small African style guesthouse with outdoor bar, small swimming pool, thatch "pailotte" and free computer and wi-fi access for guests. In a safe and convenient location for Hippodrome ventures. Serves up traditional Malian meals grilled chicken, fish and kebabs for a reasonable cost.