• 1. Where to Stay
• 2. Where to Eat
• 3. What to Do
• 4. Insider’s Tip
• 5. An Oddball Day

(Photo: Courtesy Le Méridien President)

The Le Méridien President (from 121 euros) is the city’s only real beachfront resort; your room will either face the sea or the nine-hole golf course out back.

Far more central is Hotel Ganale (38 rue Assane-N'Doye; 221-821-5570), a stylish, budget-friendly property with a buzzy late-night bar.

On nearby Gorée Island, the French-managed Auberge Keur Beer (1 rue du Port; 221-821-3801) serves a huge breakfast — with baguettes, bien sur.

Published on October 25, 2006 as a web exclusive.