A 30 000 m² hotel already causing a stir: the Kempinski, a 5-star hotel, officially opens in Brazzaville
Brazzaville celebrated, on 2 December 2025, the official inauguration of the Hôtel Kempinski, a five-star establishment already asserting itself as one of the new showcases of prestige and ambition in the Congolese capital. The ceremony, presided over by Denis Sassou N’Guesso, President of the Republic, brought together a range of government, diplomatic and business figures who came to mark the completion of this major project built by MBTP and financed by Groupe Al Othman.
Un hôtel à 30 000 m² qui fait déjà parler : le Kempinski, hotel 5 étoiles, ouvre officiellement à Brazzaville
Built on the banks of the Congo River, the hotel covers 30 000 m² and offers 200 rooms and suites designed to the highest international standards. The property aims to provide a high-end experience centered on state-of-the-art facilities: a modern conference center, spa, cutting-edge gym, outdoor pools, a tennis court and a dedicated children’s area. A suite of services intended to make the Kempinski of Brazzaville an essential address for premium clientele passing through the capital.
In her remarks, Lydie Pongault, Minister of Cultural, Tourism, Artistic and Leisure Industries, recalled the strategic significance of this investment for the country’s tourism development. She emphasized that such infrastructure strengthens Brazzaville’s international visibility and reinforces Congo as an attractive destination for travelers seeking excellence.
The moment was also marked by the intervention of Hassan Atie, Managing Director of MBTP, who was visibly moved. “It is with immense pride that I speak on this historic day,” he said, before praising “the President Sassou N’Guesso’s ‘visionary commitment’,” described as “a Tireless Builder.” He stressed the symbolic importance of this project, which, in his view, demonstrates the ability of local expertise to meet the demands of leading international investors.
The MBTP leader paid tribute to the hundreds of workers mobilized on the project, whose resilience and determination never faltered, even during the most difficult periods. “These women and men gave their best, driven by the conviction that this project would matter for the country’s future,” he emphasized.
Beyond its prestige, the Kempinski Hotel of Brazzaville stands as a symbol of the changes underway in the Congo. It attests to the country’s desire to attract transformative investments and to strengthen its positioning on the regional tourism map. For observers, this opening marks a new stage in the transformation of Brazzaville’s urban landscape and confirms the capital’s upward momentum.
Congo now intends to leverage this new showcase to consolidate its status as a land of opportunity, where political vision, local know-how and international partnerships converge to bring emblematic projects to life.