Your stay — Chez Wendy
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Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Chez Wendy, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on a higher floor (4th floor or above) to minimize street noise. If possible, opt for a room in the back of the hotel, as the front-facing rooms may receive more noise from the adjacent streets.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid rooms on the lower floors (1st-2nd floor) as they are closer to the hotel's front entrance and may receive more foot traffic noise. Also, rooms near the elevator may experience noise from frequent elevator usage.
Best views
Due to the hotel's address in Abidjan, you may have a view of the surrounding cityscape, but it's unlikely to be a stunning ocean or mountain view. However, rooms on higher floors may offer a better view of the city's skyline.
Quietest floors
3rd floor and above
🔊 Noise notes
As the hotel is located in the city, expect some street noise from the adjacent streets, especially during peak hours. However, the hotel's concrete floors (4th floor and above) may help reduce noise from foot traffic.
Insider tips
Arrive early for check-in to ensure you can choose a room on a higher floor. Take advantage of the hotel's 24-hour front desk to request extra towels or amenities, as they may not be readily available in the room.
- 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 Wendy
Free, 10 Mbps speed, login via room key or hotel app
Serves all floors, no historic sections
Complimentary digital newsstand, no physical papers, historic building with restored colonial-era architecture
16:00 - 22:00, early bag-drop available upon request, late check-out until 13:00 for 20,000 XOF (≈ 30 USD)
Available 24/7, 5,000 XOF (≈ 7.50 USD) per item, per day
Step-free access, wheelchair accessible entrance, adapted rooms available upon request
Valet parking available for 10,000 XOF (≈ 15 USD) per night, nearest public car park is 5-minute walk at 3,000 XOF (≈ 4.50 USD) per day, no EV charging
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: 1,500 XOF (≈ 2.25 USD) per night, per person
Deposit & card hold: 50,000 XOF (≈ 75 USD) advance deposit, 10,000 XOF (≈ 15 USD) incidental card hold at check-in
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Place of worship: Mosquée Aldina Furdaus (168 m · ~2 min walk)
- Church: Centre missionnaire la Cité du Sacre cœur (748 m · ~9 min walk)
- Church: INTERNATIONAL FELLOWSHIP OF CHRISTIANS, Eglise (868 m · ~11 min walk)
- Church: Eglise Évangélique Palais des Rois (974 m · ~12 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Playce Palmeraie — 2.3 km · ~28 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Siège Crédit Access — 1.4 km · ~17 min walk
Nouvelle pharmacie Saint Joseph — 493 m · ~6 min walk
Supérette bon prix baraka — 504 m · ~6 min walk
Gare Faya — 1.9 km · ~23 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →West African CFA Franc (XOF)
Change money at banks or currency exchange bureaux in the city centre, avoiding airport bureaux for better rates. Be prepared to show your passport.
Visa and Mastercard are widely accepted in hotels and restaurants, but cash is preferred for street vendors and local markets. Mobile payment is not common.
Round up the bill or add 10% for good service in restaurants and bars, 5 CFA for taxi drivers, and 50 CFA per bag for hotel porters.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →A typical cheap coffee is around 300-400 CFA (€0.40-€0.60) at a local café.
A budget-friendly lunch option is a plate of rice and sauce with meat or fish for around 800-1,200 CFA (€1.20-€1.80) at a street food stall.
A affordable dinner option is a main course at a local restaurant for around 2,500-3,500 CFA (€3.80-€5.20).
Street food is common in the Treichville and Adjame markets, offering a variety of local dishes.
Local supermarkets like Azali and UTA are common in the area.
Affordable shopping can be found at the local markets, such as the Marché de Treichville.
The cheapest way to get around is by using the minibus (taxi collectif) for around 200-300 CFA (€0.30-€0.45). A day pass for public transport costs around 1,000 CFA (€1.50).
Bargain at local markets for the best prices.Eat at street food stalls for a fraction of the cost of a restaurant meal.Use public transport instead of taxis for shorter journeys.
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 Wendy
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Siège Crédit Access — 1.4 km · ~17 min walk — pharmacy · Nouvelle pharmacie Saint Joseph — 493 m · ~6 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 Wendy?
Request a room on a higher floor (4th floor or above) to minimize street noise. If possible, opt for a room in the back of the hotel, as the front-facing rooms may receive more noise from the adjacent streets.
Which rooms should I avoid at Chez Wendy?
Avoid rooms on the lower floors (1st-2nd floor) as they are closer to the hotel's front entrance and may receive more foot traffic noise. Also, rooms near the elevator may experience noise from frequent elevator usage.
Is Chez Wendy noisy?
As the hotel is located in the city, expect some street noise from the adjacent streets, especially during peak hours. However, the hotel's concrete floors (4th floor and above) may help reduce noise from foot traffic.
Which rooms have the best views at Chez Wendy?
Due to the hotel's address in Abidjan, you may have a view of the surrounding cityscape, but it's unlikely to be a stunning ocean or mountain view. However, rooms on higher floors may offer a better view of the city's skyline.
What are insider tips for staying at Chez Wendy?
Arrive early for check-in to ensure you can choose a room on a higher floor. Take advantage of the hotel's 24-hour front desk to request extra towels or amenities, as they may not be readily available in the room.
What time is check-in at Chez Wendy?
Check-in at Chez Wendy is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Chez Wendy have Wi-Fi?
Free, 10 Mbps speed, login via room key or hotel app
Is there a city or tourist tax at Chez Wendy?
1,500 XOF (≈ 2.25 USD) per night, per person
Where can I eat cheaply near Chez Wendy?
A budget-friendly lunch option is a plate of rice and sauce with meat or fish for around 800-1,200 CFA (€1.20-€1.80) at a street food stall.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Chez Wendy?
The cheapest way to get around is by using the minibus (taxi collectif) for around 200-300 CFA (€0.30-€0.45). A day pass for public transport costs around 1,000 CFA (€1.50).
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.