This was once “the hotel” in Cote d’Ivoire and could still be the 5 stars providing maintenance is being attended to. Located slightly on the outskirt of town with wide garden and space surrounding it. It has two main parts: the high-rise hotel topped by its main restaurant giving you and impressive view of the city during the day and... More

I'm sitting in my room at the Hotel President as I write. It must have been magnificent when it was built in the late '70s, and it still retains a solid air of elegance and style, albeit shabby elegance and retro style. I really quite like it. And the restaurant on the 14th floor with the 360 degree view of... More

The President Yamoussoukro is one of the remarquable relics from the "golden age" of Ivory Coast. It was probably a very luxurious property in the 80's, but nothing has changed since that time... (same furniture, same carpets, etc.) Rooms are a bit smelly but remains clean and pleasant. There are 2 buildings: the tower and the annex. Everytime I visited... More

Definetely the best option for Yamossoukro, if not the only. Obviously aging, the hotel still retains the atmosphere of booming 80ies in cote d'Ivoire.Still, as the hotel is about 20-years old, it hasn't gone through any renovation. No surprise that Intercontinental stopped operating it. Rooms are large, lobby and panoramic restaurant very impressive. Don't miss the Basilica view from the... More