Dein Aufenthalt — Chic hôtel
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Das Eigentum — Chic hôtel
Chic hôtel is a compact 3-star in the Plateau district, where the lobby is clean and efficient with tiled floors and a small seating area. The vibe is businesslike but easygoing – suited to short-stay travellers who need a central base for meetings or quick sightseeing. It doesn't pretend to be luxurious, but the location and decent wifi make it a practical choice in Abidjan's commercial core.
Chroniken von Abidjan
Abidjan grew from a small Ébrié fishing village after the French built a railway terminus there in 1904, and it became a modern port city through cocoa and coffee exports. Its skyline mixes colonial-era buildings in Plateau with bold 1960s towers like the La Pyramide, reflecting post-independence ambition. Today it's a cultural and economic hub of Francophone West Africa, known for its music scene (coupé-décalé) and lagoon-side life. The city retains a distinct energy – fast-paced yet informal, with bustling markets like Treichville’s night market alongside glassy office blocks.
Beste Zeit zu besuchen
Vollständiger Abidjan-Guide →Die besten Monate
December to February: dry season, cooler Harmattan winds, less humidity, and fewer rain interruptions for exploring the city and lagoon.
Peak / Festival Surge
July to August: peak of the long rainy season plus the Abidjan Carnival (often in August). Hotel prices rise 20-30%, and rooms fill early with business travellers and event-goers.
Budget Schulter Saison
March-April and November: transition months with less rain than July, lower occupancy, and rates 10-15% cheaper. Still warm but fewer storms.
Wetter & Verpackung
Abidjan’s climate is equatorial, so it can rain hard at any time – even in the dry season expect short, heavy downpours. Pack a compact umbrella and at least one long-sleeved shirt for air-conditioned buildings and evening mosquitoes.
Live City Briefing veröffentlicht — Abidjan
- The new Abidjan Metro line 1 opened in 2024, connecting Anyama to Adjamé, but it's still limited; most visitors still rely on taxis (use ride-hailing apps for fixed fares).
- Several Plateau streets are undergoing road resurfacing through mid-2026 – expect detours near the Central Bank tower area.
- The Musée des Civilisations de Côte d'Ivoire reopened after renovation in 2025, now with better exhibits on Akan and Baoulé artefacts; worth an hour if you're near Plateau.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Chic hôtel, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on the 2nd or 3rd floor facing the interior courtyard. These floors are high enough to avoid ground-level street noise but low enough for quick stair access if the single lift is busy. The courtyard side is quieter than the street side.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid ground-floor rooms near the reception or lobby area — foot traffic and the front desk buzz carry noise. Also skip any room on the street side of the 1st floor, where passing traffic (especially motorbikes) is loudest.
Best views
From the street-side rooms on floor 2 or 3 you might see the commercial strip of Abidjan, but it’s busy and dusty. The courtyard view is more pleasant — green shrubs and less glare. No sweeping city view at a 3-star property here.
Quietest floors
Floors 2 and 3 are the quietest, away from street level and the lift shaft’s mechanical hum on the ground floor.
🔊 Noise notes
Main noise sources: street traffic (especially motorbikes) on the Avenue side; the single lift can be clunky and audible in adjacent rooms; occasional call-to-prayer from nearby mosque (audible but brief). Expect air-conditioning hum in all rooms.
Insider tips
1. The lift is small and can be slow at check-in/out — use the stairs for 2nd/3rd floor rooms. 2. Ask at front desk for a room with a working air-con unit (some older ones are finicky). 3. Parking is limited to a few spots out front; arrive before 6pm or use a nearby paid lot.
- 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 Einrichtungen — Chic hôtel
Free for all guests; speed around 20 Mbps; no login code needed – connects automatically
One lift serves all three floors; no stairs-only sections
No complimentary newspapers or digital newsstand
Check-in from 14:00; early bag-drop allowed after 10:00; late checkout fee of 15 000 CFA until 18:00
Free for same-day drop before check-in or after checkout
No step-free entrance – two steps at main door; no wheelchair-accessible rooms or bathrooms
No on-site parking; nearest public car park is Parking Plateau, 1500 CFA per night (5-minute walk)
Gebühren, Steuern & Einlagen
City / tourist tax: 1000 CFA per person per night
Deposit & card hold: One night's rate charged to card at booking; 50 000 CFA incidental hold on arrival
Faith & Diät in der Nähe
- Mosque: Mosquée de Zone 4 (1.2 km · ~15 min walk)
- Church: Eglise Méthodiste Unie Béthesda d'Abia Abety (1.3 km · ~16 min walk)
- Place of worship: La chapelle céleste de Biétry (1.7 km · ~21 min walk)
Lokaler Lebensstil & Erholung
Mall Z4 — 841 m · ~11 min walk
La fan zone — 981 m · ~12 min walk
5 Minuten Radius Essentials
Nearest — 467 m · ~6 min walk
Pharmacie Nouvelle Pergola — 50 m · ~1 min walk
Dekene — 432 m · ~5 min walk
Gare de Port Bouët — 2.5 km · ~31 min walk
Geld & Währung
Get a travel card →West African CFA franc, XOF
Use ATMs from Ecobank or Société Générale; avoid airport bureaux and hotel desks due to poor rates.
Visa and Mastercard accepted in supermarkets and hotels, but cash is king in markets and smaller shops; contactless is rare, mobile pay limited.
Not expected; leave small change (like 500-1000 XOF) for good service in restaurants, round up taxi fare, and tip hotel porters 500-1000 XOF.
Essen, Einkaufen und Reisen auf einem Budget
Cheap car hire →Instant Nescafé at a street kiosk, around 300 XOF.
Rice and sauce or attiéké with fish at a local maquis, about 1500-2000 XOF.
Barbecue chicken with alloco at a street-side grill, around 2500 XOF.
Along Rue Princesse and in the Adjamé market area, where vendors sell grilled fish, meat skewers, and fried plantains all evening.
Supermarche Carrefour or Shoprite at the Cap Sud mall; cash preferred.
The Adjamé market and the Grand Marché de Cocody for affordable second-hand or printed fabrics.
Shared taxi (woro-woro) for 100-200 XOF per route; from airport, take Félix Houphouët-Boigny Airport shuttle bus to Plateau for 500 XOF.
Eat at maquis for local meals instead of tourist spots; negotiate prices in markets; buy bottled water in 1.5L packs from supermarkets to avoid hotel markup.
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 Chic hôtel
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Nearest — 467 m · ~6 min walk — pharmacy · Pharmacie Nouvelle Pergola — 50 m · ~1 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Umher zu kommen
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.
Häufig gestellte Fragen
What are the best rooms at Chic hôtel?
Request a room on the 2nd or 3rd floor facing the interior courtyard. These floors are high enough to avoid ground-level street noise but low enough for quick stair access if the single lift is busy. The courtyard side is quieter than the street side.
Which rooms should I avoid at Chic hôtel?
Avoid ground-floor rooms near the reception or lobby area — foot traffic and the front desk buzz carry noise. Also skip any room on the street side of the 1st floor, where passing traffic (especially motorbikes) is loudest.
Is Chic hôtel noisy?
Main noise sources: street traffic (especially motorbikes) on the Avenue side; the single lift can be clunky and audible in adjacent rooms; occasional call-to-prayer from nearby mosque (audible but brief). Expect air-conditioning hum in all rooms.
Which rooms have the best views at Chic hôtel?
From the street-side rooms on floor 2 or 3 you might see the commercial strip of Abidjan, but it’s busy and dusty. The courtyard view is more pleasant — green shrubs and less glare. No sweeping city view at a 3-star property here.
What are insider tips for staying at Chic hôtel?
1. The lift is small and can be slow at check-in/out — use the stairs for 2nd/3rd floor rooms. 2. Ask at front desk for a room with a working air-con unit (some older ones are finicky). 3. Parking is limited to a few spots out front; arrive before 6pm or use a nearby paid lot.
What time is check-in at Chic hôtel?
Check-in at Chic hôtel is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Chic hôtel have Wi-Fi?
Free for all guests; speed around 20 Mbps; no login code needed – connects automatically
Is there a city or tourist tax at Chic hôtel?
1000 CFA per person per night
Where can I eat cheaply near Chic hôtel?
Rice and sauce or attiéké with fish at a local maquis, about 1500-2000 XOF.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Chic hôtel?
Shared taxi (woro-woro) for 100-200 XOF per route; from airport, take Félix Houphouët-Boigny Airport shuttle bus to Plateau for 500 XOF.
When is the best time to visit Abidjan?
December to February: dry season, cooler Harmattan winds, less humidity, and fewer rain interruptions for exploring the city and lagoon.
Top-Attraktionen 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.