I was there about 8 years ago. Stayed at the Sofitel in the middle of town. Definately no hotel busses in those days. Can`t imagine that things have got any better!!
Was a great restaurant called " La Campinyard" run buy a Lebanese family. Was really good value. Great bunch of guys running the show.
Anyone who has been there meet a local at the airport by the name of Mohammadu? He was always running around trying to do anything he could to make a few CFA. Wasn`t a bad chap, but I am sure the good old HIV might have gotten him by now!!