Iris Hotel

It was a prison for 3 days. Reception was disorganised for they could not even agree that I had paid. No internet, hard water, workers not truthful

On the positive side, the staff were efficient, polite and friendly. If you like Indian sub-continent food, the independently run resturant is ok, the food being spicy but with too much sauce/gravy for my taste. The WiFi was ok. Less positively, there were only three (France 24, CNN and Al Jazeera) English language news channels. The hotel, probably for reasons of the owner's/manager's religious beliefs was teetotal; while this is not a problem, it should be advertised. Cleanliness was a challenge - I saw two small cockroaches so there were definitely many more and breeding. The area was characterised by very small shops, unpaved roads (so dusty) and noise. The bed was hard and the pillows lumpy.

The hotel is clean and a few steps away from a mall with good supermarket. Taxi stands and main road are just there downstairs. Staff are very friendly and way better than any hotel I stayed at recently they are extremely respectful and caring. Great value for money.

Bon sejour dans l'ensemble,établissement basique,mais propre,bien situé,personnel agréable,sauf petit-dejeuner quelconque et limité.

The Iris Hotel is located in the city centre in an area that is both local and central - to the city, to the Zanzibar ferry and convenient (enough) for the airport. Expectations should be pitched at the price - true it's a little rough around the edges but the staff are very friendly and helpful. It's safe but usual precautions apply.
The breakfast is adequate and is served in a comfortable and very clean dining room. Bedrooms have cable TV (if that's important to you), AC and a fan. WiFi only works in public areas but the signal there is strong.
I'd have no hesitations recommending this hotel if you're looking for a central, clean and value-for-money hotel

Cheap stay in Dar es Salaam. The hotel is located in Kariakoo so-called a busy place, but convenient surroundings with a supermarket "citymall" and nice local restaurants as well.
I was satisfied with my staying at this place.

We arrived to Dar at 3:00 a.m. But Hotel provided for hotel shuttle, really apreciate. Medium hotel, clean with nice staff, but facilities has to be improve, as well bathrooms.

We got stolen $400 USD from our room, and the hotel doesn't want to take responsibility for it. We were one gone for only 2 hours and the door was locked. Staff steals there. Will never stay again and will not recommend.

Very spartan by any standard. No blankets or towels given. Bed like sleeping on a door with sheets. Was so uncomfortable I did not sleep anyway. Should have just stayed at the airport.... would have gotten more sleep.

Really comfortable room in a really nice place with friendly, warm staff. Best budget option I have experienced in Dar Es Salaam, and was much better quality than I was expecting. Food places close by as well.

Good for price.

I arrived late and spent one night at Livingstone hotel together with my boyfriend from Zanzibar, who arrived earlier. The room was totally perfect for the night. Cute and clean, and the breakfast the day after was alright to. I will most likely stay there again.

Meget god service og venligt personale, området hotellet lå i var dog ikke særlig spændende, da der ikke var meget at se og lave. Hotellet ligger I et buisnesskvater, så hvis man er er der grundet forretning er det helt ideelt til dette

Ystävällinen henkilökunta.
Hinta laatu kohdallaan.

Very pleasant, ideal location and very friendly staff with clean rooms

you have to add in info about the hotel, they dont serve alcohol, and no bacon for
brekfast, its the 3:d hotel I booked with you same thing happend, be better to info
your guest about things like this, so long Ola'O

Room had AIR CONDITIONING and a porch for smoking.

Great value for the money.

Fist time, they didn't provide me breakfast time. So I missed it. But they are friendly.

The staff are nice, the rooms are basic, location is central.