Home to one of Haiti’s two casinos, the Royal Haitian Hotel and Casino makes the rarely traveled country a great place to visit. The Royal Haitian makes its home in Port-au-Prince, the country’s capital, and provides visitors with a great and affordable opportunity to enjoy a Caribbean vacation. There are beautiful beaches and tropical weather to enjoy whenever you decide to pull yourself away from the action.
The Royal Haitian Casino, open daily from 9PM until the last guest leaves, presents patrons with 500 square feet of gaming. Enjoy your favorite slot machines and electronic games; there are 30. You can also play a hand of Blackjack, Poker or try your luck at Roulette on the casino’s six tables. There is a casual dress code, so leave your sandals and shorts in your room.
The Royal Haitian Hotel is an average facility that offers great prices. Single rooms begin at just $64US. The hotel offers a total of 80 rooms, so you should have no problem getting one. Each room provides comfortable furniture, clean bedding and towels, cable/satellite television and, in some cases, Internet access.
When you’re hungry, the Royal Haitian has a restaurant – open daily for breakfast, lunch and dinner – and a bar – open daily 12PM to 3AM. Enjoy fine American-Haitian cuisine in the courtyard restaurant, which serves up decent food and great atmosphere – the facility is surrounded by a finely decorated tropical garden. When you’re done eating, head to the bar and grab an ice cold local beer or get a famous Caribbean cocktail.
If you want to relax, be sure you take a dip in the pool or play a couple games of tennis on the facility’s floodlit court. If you feel adventurous, take a walk or ride to nearby Labadie Beach, but be careful, as crime in Haiti beyond the central city is relatively high by Caribbean standards. If you are interested in exploring, previous visitors to Haiti say that there are plenty of immaculate hidden beaches along the coast.
At night, the wonder of the hotel, city and country really shines. Dancing is a national pastime so follow your ears to the rhythms wafting out of Port-au-Prince’s nightclubs. In Petionville, a gated region of the city, there are numerous clubs aimed at pleasing tourists. Prices at shops, restaurants and bars may be higher than the rest of the country, but the experience is one you’ll never forget.
To find the Royal Haitian Hotel and Casino, fly into the Port-au-Prince International Airport and take a 10-minute drive to 43 Sonto Nara, Port-au-Prince, Haiti.
