Gracey Concierge – Large Luxury Apartment with a pool & river view

Gracey Concierge – Large Luxury Apartment with a pool & river view Overview

First Impressions

When I first pulled up to Gracey Concierge – Large Luxury Apartment with a pool & river view, honestly, I wasn’t sure what to expect from a four-star property in Kinshasa. But you know what? This place surprised me in the best way possible. The building sits right on Avenue Uvira, and there’s something immediately welcoming about how they’ve set everything up — plus, finding parking was actually stress-free, which anyone who’s driven around this city will tell you is no small feat.

The Space Itself

This isn’t your typical hotel room situation — we’re talking about a proper apartment here, and I mean proper. The living area feels genuinely spacious, not like those cramped “suites” you sometimes get where they just stick a couch in the corner and call it a day. The kitchen is fully equipped, which came in handy when I wanted to grab some fresh produce from the local markets and actually cook something decent. What really got me, though, was stepping out onto that balcony and seeing the Congo River stretching out below — it’s one of those views that makes you stop scrolling through your phone and just… look.

Location Magic

Here’s the thing about Avenue Uvira that locals know but tourists often miss — you’re positioned perfectly between the business district and the more authentic neighborhoods where real life happens. I could walk to decent restaurants without feeling like I was stuck in some tourist bubble, and getting around the city was surprisingly manageable from here. The couples rating this location so highly (I heard it was 9.6) makes total sense when you experience it yourself — there’s something romantic about those river views, especially when the sun starts setting and the whole city lights up.

The Pool and Amenities

The pool area became my go-to spot pretty quickly, and I’m not usually a pool person. It’s not massive, but it’s clean and well-maintained, with enough space to actually swim a few laps if that’s your thing. More importantly, the pool deck has these perfect sight lines to the river, so you can float around while watching the boat traffic go by. The whole setup feels more like staying at a friend’s really nice place than being stuck in some corporate hotel — which, honestly, is exactly what I needed after a long week of meetings in the city.

Why Guests Love It

Look, I’ve stayed in plenty of places around Kinshasa, and what sets this apartment apart isn’t just the obvious stuff like the view or the space. It’s the little details — like how the restaurant recommendations they gave me were actually good, not just the usual tourist traps. The fact that I could park without worrying about my car, cook my own breakfast when I wanted to, and still have that hotel-level service when I needed it. The 9.4 location rating from recent guests isn’t just about being well-positioned geographically — it’s about being in a spot where you can actually experience the city properly, whether you’re here for business or just exploring.

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