Cameroon Parliament Advances Plans for MPs’ Hotel Expansion

Cameroon’s National Assembly has established a committee to develop plans for the expansion and modernization of the Hôtel des Députés in Yaoundé. The preliminary proposal calls for a four-star building of about 12 levels with between 150 and 180 rooms.

National Assembly Speaker Théodore Datouo installed the committee on September 7, 2026. Its mandate includes completing the project’s technical and financial studies, identifying financing options and overseeing its implementation.

The proposed building would include two banquet halls, two restaurants, a modern kitchen and six presidential suites. Two underground levels would accommodate parking and a spa, according to plans presented during the committee’s installation.

The final size and configuration have not yet been determined. Published reports provide conflicting estimates of the proposed building’s footprint, while additional technical studies are still required to establish the project’s feasibility and specifications.

Beijing Urban Construction Group (BUCG), which built the Paul Biya Glass House that serves as the National Assembly’s headquarters, has been brought in as a technical partner. The company is expected to help the committee develop the preliminary proposal into a detailed project.

Committee to develop financing and technical plans

The committee is coordinated by Théophile Baoro, vice president of the National Assembly, under Datouo’s general supervision. Its members include lawmakers and parliamentary staff selected for their experience in construction, hotel management, financing and quality control.

The committee will oversee the project’s design, financing, procurement, construction and final acceptance. It will also work with the relevant technical agencies and specialists to establish construction standards and ensure the building meets the National Assembly’s long-term accommodation needs.

The existing Hôtel des Députés opened in 1952 and has undergone several renovations. The National Assembly considers the three-star facility outdated but does not plan to demolish it. Instead, the proposed four-star building would be developed alongside it.

The project remains at an early stage. Its cost, financing structure, construction schedule and final capacity have not yet been announced.

Mercy Fosoh