Sofitel Abidjan Hotel Ivoire  

On the edge of Ébrié Lagoon in Abidjan, minutes from Cocody and landmarks like Marché de Cocody and the Musée National. A landmark casino hotel in the city center, within easy reach of downtown sights and attractions.

A renovated 1960s icon with refined décor and modern lines, the property houses 426 rooms, including 122 suites and 32 furnished apartments with lagoon or Cocody district views. Rooms feature minibars, flat-screen TVs, pillowtop beds with Egyptian cotton, terraces or balconies, and thoughtful in-room touches like bathrobes and tea/coffee makers.

Two outdoor pools (plus indoor pool), a full spa and fitness center, a 3D cinema, a shopping mall, tennis court and an on-site casino keep things lively — wake up to lagoon breezes and unwind poolside or at the bars. Concierge, tour desk, babysitting/child services and valet parking round out the practical perks.

Extensive event facilities include 16 meeting rooms and a 1,650-seat auditorium, a 24-hour business center and reliable complimentary Wi‑Fi/high-speed internet for meetings and conferences.

Four restaurants and four bars serve everything from African flavors at Le Jardin to French gastronomy atop the 23rd-floor restaurant with sweeping city views; there’s also a hotel café, poolside bar, buffet breakfast (for a fee) and 24-hour room service.