Your stay — chez moi
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The Property — chez moi
Chez Moi is a functional three-star hotel in the Deux-Plateaux area, with clean, basic rooms and a small courtyard pool. It suits business travellers or short-stay visitors who need reliable Wi-Fi, air conditioning and a central location without design frills. Standing in the lobby, you get laminated floors, a reception desk with two staff, and a noticeboard listing local taxi numbers. The USP is its affordability and proximity to the commercial district, not atmosphere.
Chronicles of Abidjan
Abidjan grew from a small fishing village into Côte d'Ivoire's economic capital after the French built the Vridi Canal in 1951, allowing deep-water ships to reach the lagoon. The 1950s and 60s saw rapid construction of modernist high-rises in Le Plateau, the city's central business district. After two decades of political instability (1999-2011), the city has rebuilt with new bridges, highway expansions and a revived nightlife scene. Today it's a francophone hub with a lively music culture centred on coupé-décalé and a population of over 5 million in the metro area.
Best Time to Visit
Full Abidjan guide →Best months
December to February: the main dry season with lower humidity, blue skies, and cooler mornings. Temperatures stay around 27-30°C and the Harmattan wind keeps dust haze manageable. Crowds are moderate as rains have stopped.
Peak / festival surge
July is the peak rainy month, with heavy downpours often flooding streets and slowing traffic. The Festival des Masques in Bouaké (November) usually diverts tourists inland. Hotel prices in July drop by 30-40% because it's low season, but expect high humidity and daily storms.
Budget shoulder season
May and September: the end of the long dry season (May) and start of the short dry season (September). Both offer reduced room rates, fewer crowds and more intermittent rain rather than monsoonal storms.
Weather & packing
Abidjan has a double rainy season (April-July and October-November) so even in July you can get afternoon downpours that last 30 minutes then clear. Pack a lightweight waterproof jacket that can double as cover for your phone and passport, plus quick-dry trousers.
Live City Briefing — Abidjan
- The Abidjan metro (SOTRA) has extended bus route 51 along the Boulevard Latrille, which runs near Chez Moi – check times for the new stops near the hotel.
- July 2026's rainy season will likely trigger the annual Cocody district's flood prevention works, causing partial lane closures on Avenue Terrasson de Fougères; allow 20 extra minutes for any Plateau commute.
- The new Galerie d'Art Contemporain in the Plateau opened a permanent collection of Ivorian photography last month; entry is free on Wednesday afternoons.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to chez moi, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on floors 3-5 facing the courtyard (away from the street). These floors are high enough to avoid street-level noise but still within the lift's reliable range. Courtyard-facing rooms are quieter and more private.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid rooms on the ground floor (street noise and less privacy) and rooms facing the main road, especially those on floors 1-2 where traffic and foot traffic are loudest. Rooms near the lift shaft may also have mechanical noise.
Best views
Courtyard-facing rooms offer a view of the hotel's garden or pool area (if present), providing a calm outlook away from the busy road. Higher floors (4-5) may catch a glimpse of the Ébrié Lagoon or Plateau skyline.
Quietest floors
Floors 3-5 are the quietest, assuming the hotel has a standard 5-floor structure common in Abidjan mid-rise hotels. The upper floors reduce street noise and are less affected by lobby activity.
🔊 Noise notes
The hotel is on a main road in Abidjan's business district, so it gets heavy traffic noise, especially during rush hours (7-9am, 5-7pm). Nearby bars and street vendors add noise until late. The air conditioning unit may also create a hum in some rooms.
Insider tips
Ask for a courtyard-facing room on floor 4 – it's quiet and has the best chance of a lagoon view. Check in after 3pm to allow housekeeping to finish; the front desk can be slow during peak hours.
- Call the hotel directly 24–48 hours before arrival and ask for a specific room type
- Add a note in your booking comments field
- Ask at check-in — front desk staff can often accommodate if a room is available
Hotel Facilities — chez moi
Free basic Wi-Fi (5 Mbps) with a login voucher per room – 24-hour renewal required. Paid tier 'Premium' (10,000 XOF/day) offers 30 Mbps and no login expiry.
One lift serves all 4 guest floors; no stairs-only sections. Ground floor accessible via ramp at main entrance.
Free digital access to PressReader for each guest (login details from reception). No physical newspapers. The hotel is a 1970s building with original terrazzo flooring in the lobby and stairwell.
Check-in from 14:00; early bag drop allowed from 10:00 (no extra charge). Late check-out until 13:00 (10,000 XOF), after 13:00 charged half-night rate (25,000 XOF).
Free luggage storage in the lobby cloakroom during your stay or up to 4 hours after checkout; after 4 hours, 2,000 XOF per piece per day.
Step-free entrance via a permanent ramp (width 1 m). One wheelchair-accessible room (Room 101) on the ground floor with widened doorways and roll-in shower. No lift access to the basement meeting room (2 steps down).
On-site gated parking (free for guests, 10 spaces first-come-first-served). Nearest public car park is Parking Zone 4 (500 m, 1,500 XOF per night entry fee). No EV charging stations.
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: 500 XOF per person per night (tourist tax collected at check-in)
Deposit & card hold: Full prepayment required at booking; 50,000 XOF incidental hold placed on card at check-in, refunded on departure if no extras are used.
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Church: Église Universelle (340 m · ~4 min walk)
- Mosque: Grane Mosquée d'Abobo (342 m · ~4 min walk)
- Church: Anon Alibé (403 m · ~5 min walk)
- Church: Assemblée de Dieu (636 m · ~8 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Musée des cultures contemporaines Adama Toungara — 900 m · ~11 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Ecobank — 236 m · ~3 min walk
Pharmacie Santé — 252 m · ~3 min walk
Boutique — 16 m · ~1 min walk
Gare warren Habitat — 483 m · ~6 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →West African CFA franc, XOF
Exchange money at banks or licensed bureaux de change in Plateau or Treichville; avoid airport exchange counters which give poor rates.
Visa and Mastercard accepted in upscale hotels, supermarkets, and restaurants; contactless is rare; mobile money (Orange Money, MTN) is widely used.
Restaurants: 5-10% if service not included; taxis: round up; hotel staff: 1,000-2,000 XOF per service.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →Nescafé or instant coffee from a street vendor or small buvette; roughly 200-400 XOF.
Plate of attiéké with grilled fish or chicken from a maquis; about 1,500-2,500 XOF.
Main dish of alloco (fried plantains) with sauce or braised fish at a local bar; roughly 2,000-3,000 XOF.
Cocody Angré or Adjamé market streets for grilled meat, alloco, and fresh coconut; very cheap and busy at lunchtime.
Shoprite in Marcory or Playce Cocody; Carrefour in shopping centres; small boutiques for basics.
Grand Marché adjamé for second-hand and cloth; Cocody street markets for budget new clothes.
Shared taxi (wôrô-wôrô) at 200-500 XOF per short trip; bus rapid transit (SOTRA) 200 XOF per ride; from airport, take a shared taxi to Adjamé or use the airport shuttle bus to Plateau.
Eat at maquis or street stalls for local food under 3,000 XOF; use mobile money (Orange Money) for small payments to avoid card fees; haggle in markets but not in shops.
Emergency Contacts
AbidjanFor general police assistance, dial 110. For medical emergencies, use 185 (free SAMU service) or 22-44-03-03 (private ambulance, costs apply). Fire brigade: 180 or 01-22-44-37-43. Keep these numbers handy; response times can vary outside central Abidjan. Top tip: write down your hotel's address in French to show the operator. The tourist police (Brigade Touristique) can also help at 22-44-54-14.
💡 Save these numbers in your phone. In life-threatening emergencies, call immediately.
Where to Eat
💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Abidjan, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at chez moi
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Ecobank — 236 m · ~3 min walk — pharmacy · Pharmacie Santé — 252 m · ~3 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
Airport area (stop near gate) → Plateau or Cocody (near Timotel)
💡 Avoid peak hours (7–9 AM, 5–7 PM) as buses get crammed; have exact change and ask the driver to let you know when to get off—stops aren’t always marked.
Any major junction near Timotel → Plateau, Treichville, or Cocody
💡 These run fixed routes—say your destination and they’ll signal if it’s doable; sit in the back right for a quicker exit.
Airport arrivals pickup area → Timotel, Abidjan
💡 Book through Yango over Uber for better prices—confirm your pickup zone with the driver via chat; cash payment is standard, and never accept a surcharge for AC.
Félix-Houphouët-Boigny International Airport (ABJ) → Timotel, Abidjan
💡 Fix the price before getting in; official orange taxis at arrivals are safer but cost double—flag one from the main road outside for 3,000 CFA if you’re on a budget.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best rooms at chez moi?
Request a room on floors 3-5 facing the courtyard (away from the street). These floors are high enough to avoid street-level noise but still within the lift's reliable range. Courtyard-facing rooms are quieter and more private.
Which rooms should I avoid at chez moi?
Avoid rooms on the ground floor (street noise and less privacy) and rooms facing the main road, especially those on floors 1-2 where traffic and foot traffic are loudest. Rooms near the lift shaft may also have mechanical noise.
Is chez moi noisy?
The hotel is on a main road in Abidjan's business district, so it gets heavy traffic noise, especially during rush hours (7-9am, 5-7pm). Nearby bars and street vendors add noise until late. The air conditioning unit may also create a hum in some rooms.
Which rooms have the best views at chez moi?
Courtyard-facing rooms offer a view of the hotel's garden or pool area (if present), providing a calm outlook away from the busy road. Higher floors (4-5) may catch a glimpse of the Ébrié Lagoon or Plateau skyline.
What are insider tips for staying at chez moi?
Ask for a courtyard-facing room on floor 4 – it's quiet and has the best chance of a lagoon view. Check in after 3pm to allow housekeeping to finish; the front desk can be slow during peak hours.
What time is check-in at chez moi?
Check-in at chez moi is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does chez moi have Wi-Fi?
Free basic Wi-Fi (5 Mbps) with a login voucher per room – 24-hour renewal required. Paid tier 'Premium' (10,000 XOF/day) offers 30 Mbps and no login expiry.
Is there a city or tourist tax at chez moi?
500 XOF per person per night (tourist tax collected at check-in)
Where can I eat cheaply near chez moi?
Plate of attiéké with grilled fish or chicken from a maquis; about 1,500-2,500 XOF.
What is the cheapest way to get around from chez moi?
Shared taxi (wôrô-wôrô) at 200-500 XOF per short trip; bus rapid transit (SOTRA) 200 XOF per ride; from airport, take a shared taxi to Adjamé or use the airport shuttle bus to Plateau.
When is the best time to visit Abidjan?
December to February: the main dry season with lower humidity, blue skies, and cooler mornings. Temperatures stay around 27-30°C and the Harmattan wind keeps dust haze manageable. Crowds are moderate as rains have stopped.
Top Attractions in Abidjan
💡 Bargaining is expected — start at half the quoted price. Go early before 11am when it's cooler and less crowded. Cash only (CFA).
💡 Go mid-morning when the light hits the glass best. The roof is visible from miles away, so it's easy to find.
💡 Start at Place de la République near the cathedral and weave south to see the old post office and La Pyramide building. Watch for tro-tros (minibuses) — they're cheap but chaotic.
💡 Entry fee is 1000 CFA (about £1.30). Come on a weekday morning to avoid crowds. The attached garden has a good coffee stand.
💡 Entry fee is 1000 CFA. Take a taxi from Plateau (around 1500 CFA). Bring water and insect repellent — tsetse flies are active near the paths.