HOTELS

Sofitel Abidjan Hôtel Ivoire

This is Abidjan's historic luxury hotel. A symbol of African modernism, built in 1963 by the Romanian-Israeli architect Moshe Mayer, then renovated in 2011 by the Ivorian-Lebanese architect Pierre Fakhoury, this prestigious building is today a symbol of the alliance between African elegance and French luxury. Located in an exceptional setting in the Cocody district, this architectural masterpiece overlooks the Ebrié Lagoon and the capital's business centre, the Plateau. The hotel offers 423 elegant rooms and suites with contemporary decor. The hotel has five restaurants - including one serving French cuisine - two bars, an outdoor swimming pool and a gym. For meetings, there are six conference rooms with high-tech audiovisual equipment.
Boulevard Hassan II - Tel: +225 22 48 26 26 - Email: H8844@sofitel.com - Internet : www.sofitel.com

Tiama Hotel

In the heart of the Plateau, Abidjan's business district, and close to the French embassy, this hotel has 138 rooms, two restaurants, two bars, an outdoor swimming pool, a sauna, a fitness centre with massage and a gym. The hotel also has three conference rooms for up to 150 people. Underground parking spaces are also available. A business centre and English and Arabic speaking staff complete the offer. The hotel's restaurant specialises in European cuisine.

Boulevard de la République, Plateau - Tel: +225 20 31 33 33 - Internet : www.hotel.tiama.ci - Radisson Blu Hotel Abidjan Airport

Radisson Blu

The Radisson Blu is conveniently located just 500 metres from Felix Houphouet Boigny International Airport, which is linked to the hotel by shuttle. The hotel has 261 rooms and suites, as well as a lobby café and a restaurant offering a menu of international dishes and an African buffet. Business guests will also find 13 meeting rooms, secretarial services and an ATM. An indoor swimming pool and gym complete the offer.
Boulevard de l'Aéroport. Abidijan-Port Bouet. - Tel: +225 21 22 20 00 - Email: info.abidjan@radissonblu.com - Internet: www.radissonblu.com

Hotel Azalai Abidjan

This new complex in the Marcory district, close to a large shopping centre, was opened in 2017 by Azalai, a major player on the African hotel scene. It offers 200 rooms and suites spread over 14 floors, 9 conference rooms, a restaurant, a bar with terrace, a fitness centre, an outdoor swimming pool and a business lounge. All rooms offer a view of the three bridges over the lagoon. Car hire and free parking are available.
Boulevard Valery Giscard d'Estaing - Tel: +222 45 29 50 51 - Email : reservationaha@azalaihotels.com - Internet: www.azalaihotels.com

Noom Hotel Abidjan

In 2020, the Mangalis group, another African hotel group, will be offering a Noom hotel with a top-of-the-range concept dedicated to business customers, featuring a VIP business lounge, a business centre and an 800m2 space for meetings and events. Behind its contemporary façade, the Noom will house 257 rooms and suites, a restaurant, lounge bar, swimming pool and spa.
Internet: www.mangalis.com/fr/destinations/noom-hotel-abidjan/

RESTAURANTS

Kajazoma Concept

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Behind a discreet entrance in the Cocody district, this is one of the most original places in Abidjan: a gallery restaurant of small lounges bordering a garden with a swimming pool. Here you can enjoy cocktails and specialities from Côte d'Ivoire, Cameroon and Europe in a peaceful setting. The place lends itself equally well to a business meal or an evening out with friends.
Boulevard Latrille - Deux Plateaux Vallon. Cocody. - Tel: +225 21 41 78 62

L'Aboussouan

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A whole part of Côte d'Ivoire's history has been played out behind the carved wooden doors that lead to this restaurant, considered to be one of the capital's finest. Since it was founded in the 1970s by an Ivorian entrepreneur who fell in love with gastronomy and fine French wines, Aboussouan, or 'family' in the local language, has been a meeting place for the worlds of politics, business and showbizz. Refined Ivorian cuisine and an exceptional cellar.
Junction of boulevard Giscard d'Estaing, avenue Delafosse and rue 14 Treichville. - Tel: + 225 21 24 13 09

Abidjan Café

With its selection of snacks such as pastries and sandwiches, but also its menu presented on a tray with a wide variety of meats and fish as well as gourmet desserts, this establishment is a brasserie much appreciated by the Plateau's business clientele. Abidjan Café, which also offers catering services, has a bar, an air-conditioned dining room and a shaded terrace.
Corner of rue Lecoeur and avenue Terrasson de Fougères. Plateau. - Tel: + 225 87 46 79 47

The Maison du Combattant

Much more traditional, this Plateau address will take you back to Abidjan's past. With a canteen atmosphere from another era, this vast room and its large terrace welcome a clientele of employees from neighbouring companies and administrations. Wide choice of African dishes.
Rue Lecoeur. Plateau. - Tel: +225 20 22 47 42

Chez Ambroise

"Everyone goes to Ambroise's": this statement by its founder, Ambroise Kouakou, illustrates the veritable institution that this famous maquis represents, a term that designates both a restaurant and an informal meeting place in several West African countries. The price of success is that Ambroise's maquis is often packed to the rafters with music and sports celebrities. Ivorian cuisine with grilled meats and braised fish.
44, rue F28. Marcory - Tel: +225 09 54 98 90

BARS

The Rooftop

Le Rooftop is a cigar bar located in the Riviera-2 district of Cocody, offering cigars and drinks in a warm atmosphere. Paintings and photographs are judiciously combined with tastefully selected music.
Immeuble Paul, opposite Collège André Malraux - Cocody - Tel: +225 57 35 96 73

The Toa

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Located at the top of a building, the Toa Asian bar overlooks Abidjan's third bridge and the night-time spectacle of cars crossing the lagoon. With its waterfall, Buddha, green plants, lighting effects and cosy sofas, it offers a warm, Zen setting for its customers. This trendy Abidjan bar attracts a select and chic crowd who come to enjoy the champagnes and cocktails served here. It also serves French and Asian cuisine.
Immeuble le Masaï, 3rd floor, Boulevard Valéry Giscard d'Estaing/ - Tel: + 225 07 44 44 52

The Life Star

Life Star is a trendy bar and nightclub frequented by the city's golden youth, located on Avenue Chardy in the Plateau district of Abidjan. It's the place to be if you want to see, be seen and meet internationally renowned showbiz stars and sportsmen and women. The atmosphere is guaranteed by a host of European DJs and top international music. Theme nights at weekends.
Corner of avenue Chardy and Bd Lagunaire. Plateau. - Tel: +225 49 20 20 20 - Email: contact@lifestar-ci.com - Internet: www.lifestar-ci.com

Espace Acoustic

Espace Acoustic is a bar-restaurant where you can enjoy an Ivorian dish or a drink with friends. Regular live concerts with renowned artists.
Rue des Jardins - Deux Plateaux - Cocody. - Tel: +225 22 41 22 47