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Hôtel Ivoire d'Abidjan: the myth keeps watch over the bay

Located in the chic Cocody district, Hotel Ivoire is a luxury hotel in the Sofitel group. Like a lighthouse, it overlooks the Ebrié Lagoon and dominates the city with its splendour. Qhat do we know about this major heritage site?

History of the hotel

The history of this hotel began in 1960 with the return of the President Félix Houphouët Boigny on a trip to Liberia. He was dazzled by the Hotel Dukor in Monrovia. It was then that he set his sights on building the most beautiful and luxurious hotel in Côte d'Ivoire. It would also be an emblem and symbol for the whole of Africa. Construction of this monumental work took around 10 years.

For just over thirty years, the Hôtel Ivoire has fascinated and attracted people. As well as being a jewel, it contributed in no small measure to the glory of Côte d'Ivoire on the international stage. Numerous personalities have stayed there (Graca Machel, Michael Jackson, Steve Wonder, Johnny Hallyday, etc..) With the recent renovation works, the hotel has been completely modernised and has a new look to adapt to its new environment. If you would like to stay at the Hôtel Ivoire, you can book online and make your reservation in advance. to enter Côte d'Ivoire quickly thanks to the e-Visa Côte d'Ivoire.

Presentation of the hotel

L'Ivoire is a 25-storey skyscraper offering panoramic views of the entire city.. The main tower has 168 rooms divided into several categories: standard, superior and luxury. There are also 40 suites and a presidential suite on the top floor of the tower. This suite covers an area of 124 m² and offers a panoramic view of the Ivorian capital and its surroundings.

Hotel Ivoire is also a large shopping centre with luxury shops and an art gallery.. It also houses an ice rink (the very first in Africa), a bowling alley, a cinema, a bank, a nightclub and a casino. L'Ivoire also boasts a gourmet restaurant, swimming pools, tennis courts and extensive gardens.