2007 Warden Information
Consular Warden Message
U.S. Embassy Conakry
February 23, 2007
This warden message is being issued to inform American citizens that the Guinean National Assembly has decided to lift the state of emergency as of today's date. While the security situation has stabilized somewhat in recent days, the effect of this decision is unclear at this time. Security remains fluid and unpredictable. The potential remains for the situation to deteriorate rapidly. The Department of State has ordered the departure of family members of Embassy employees and still strongly urges that American citizens consider leaving Guinea.
Beginning February 21, there has been pre-election violence and other security concerns in Dakar, Senegal, prompting the Department of State to issue a Public Announcement for Senegal (http://www.travel.state.gov/travel/cis_pa_tw/pa/pa_3124.html). At this time, we do not/not recommend that American citizens travel from Guinea to Senegal. Those wishing to depart Guinea should seek other destinations as the U.S. Embassy in Dakar may not be able to provide consular assistance or guarantee the safety of those arriving at this time. If you must travel to Senegal at this time, before doing so please visit http://dakar.usembassy.gov for more information.
The Embassy in Conakry, Guinea remains open with reduced staffing. Until further notice, visa services are suspended at the Embassy in Conakry. Visa applicants are encouraged to apply at a neighboring post.
The consular section is now open for American citizen services from Monday through Friday from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Americans without valid passports are strongly urged to renew their passports immediately.
The airport in Conakry is open. The following commercial carriers are flying at this time: Air France, Air Senegal, Bellevue, SLOK, Paramount and Air Ivoire.
- You can reach Air France at 60- 33-95072, 60-29-77-72, 60-29-64-12 and 60-89-61-79 for information about flights to France.
- Air Senegal can be reached at 60-25-69-53 or 60-23-78-79.
- Bellevue can be contacted at 60-52-65-35 regarding flights to Abidjan and Lagos.
- SLOK, a regional carrier, is flying a limited schedule to Dakar, Banjul and Abidjan. Their offices can be contacted at 60-55-38-98 and 60-21-62-93 in Conakry or 225-21-24-88-67 in Abidjan.
- Air Ivoire can be reached in Conakry at 60-34-90-09.
- Paramount can be reached in Conakry at 60-55-75-56.
If you still need U.S. government assistance in departing Guinea, please contact the U.S. Embassy consular section at the following numbers:
The Embassy consular section: [224] 30 42 08 61-68 extension 3378
Areeba I [224] 64-40-55-53
Sotelgui I [224] 60-21-56-43
You can also contact the consular section via email at consularconakr@state.gov.
American citizens who are outside of Conakry should only attempt to travel into the capital to take a confirmed commercial flight out of Guinea if they believe they can do so safely and within the curfew hours. The Embassy has no information about availability of shelter, food, and other supplies outside of the Conakry area while you may be en route. If you are unable to assess whether you can travel safely, we recommend you stay where you are until the situation improves or more information becomes available. Keep the Embassy updated about your location at all times.
For American citizens traveling into Conakry, the following hotels are reported to be open. Prices and availability may change without notice.
GRAND HOTEL DE L'INDEPENDENCE in Boulbinet
NOVOTEL
Tel: 30 41 50 21, 30 41 50 22 - Fax: 30 41 16 31
Email: H0509@accor.com, Website: www.novotel.com
Double room from 120 euros
HOTEL CAMAYENNE in Camayenne - Corniche Nord
Tel: 30 46 94 67/8, 60 21 30 31 - Fax: 30 41 29 95,
Email: camayenne@camayenne.net
Website: www.camayenne.net
Double room from USD 160
MARIADOR PALACE in Ratoma - Bord de mer
Tel: 62 66 49 14-17
Cell: 60 23 47 28, 60 27 12 60, 60 26 02 32
Email: mariadorpalace@afribone.net.gn
Double room from USD 120
MARIADOR PARK in Taouyah - C/Ratoma
Tel: 60 22 97 40
MARIADOR RESIDENCE in Taouyah - Bord de mer
Tel: 60 33 35 35
RIVIERA ROYAL HOTEL in Tombo - C/Kaloum
Tel: 30 43 24 15, 30 43 25 15, 30 43 26 15, 60 22 17 22
Fax: 30 43 23 45
Email: rivieraroyalhotel@usan-gn.net
Website: www.rivieraroyalhotel.com
Double room from USD 120
RIVIERA TAOUYAH
Tel: 64 20 04 44
LE ROCHER in Sandervalia opposite to CHU Ignace Deen
Tel: 30 43 55 55, 30 41 37 04 - Fax: 30 43 36 37
Email: hotel_rocher@yahoo.fr or hotellerocher@hotmail.com
Double room from USD 80
HOTEL GALAXIE in Boulbinet - C/Kaloum
Tel: 60 22 21 33
Double room from GNF 190, 000
HOTEL PETIT BATEAU in Coronthie - C/Kaloum
Tel: 63 40 61 06/05, 60 22 53 65 - Fax: 63 40 91 55
Email: direction@hotelpetitbateau.net
Double room from GNF 155,000
HOTEL CENTRAL in Manquepas
Tel: 30 43 12 50, 30 43 11 40, 62 66 11 68, 64 21 62 60
Fax: 41 10 37
Email: hotelcentralcky@yahoo.fr
Double room from GNF 114,000
RESIDENCE FLEURIE in Coléah Lanseboundji - C/Matam
Tel: 30 46 58 89, 63 40 81 97
Double room from GNF 112,000
L'OCEANE in Ratoma - C/Ratoma
Tel: 60 22 66 85, 62 66 32 38
Email: galion@biasy.net
Website: www.galion-conakry.com
Double room from GNF 98,000
HOTEL DU GOLF in La Minière - C/Dixinn
Tel: 30 42 13 94, 62 66 41 93, 64 25 94 78
Double room from GNF 70,000
LA MISSION CATHOLIQUE in Koulewondy - Route du Niger
Tel: 30 45 13 16, 60 25 01 88
LE CESAR in Taouyah - C/Ratoma
Tel: 60 22 10 67
Email: hotel_cesar@yahoo.fr
TAADY CLUB in Nongo Taady - C/Ratoma
Tel: 60 21 31 69, 30 42 00 85/6 - Fax: 30 42 15 82
Website: www.hoteltaadyclub.com
If you are in the U.S. and Canada and concerned about the welfare of an American citizen in Guinea, you can contact the Department of State toll free at 1-888-407-4747. For callers outside the U.S. and Canada, the regular toll line is 1-202-501-4444. These numbers are available from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Eastern Time, Monday through Friday (except U.S. federal holidays).
For the latest security information, Americans traveling abroad should regularly monitor the Department's Internet web site at http://travel.state.gov <http://travel.state.gov/> where the current Worldwide Caution Public Announcement, Travel Warnings, and other Public Announcements can be found.
Americans in Guinea are encouraged to register with the U.S. Embassy through the State Department's travel registration website, https://travelregistration.state.gov <https://travelregistration.state.gov/> , and to obtain updated information on travel and security within Guinea. Americans without Internet access may register directly with the U.S. Embassy in Conakry. By registering, American citizens make it easier for the Embassy to contact them in case of emergency. The U.S. Embassy located on the Transversale No. 2, Centre Administratif de Koloma opposite the New Radio Station in Ratoma, Conakry, Guinea; telephone +224-30-42-08-62 through 68 or fax +224-30-42-08-71; email consularconakr@state.gov.