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- Destinations
- Africa
- Ivory Coast
- Abidjan
- Hotel Ivoire
Hotel Ivoire
Once the picture of innovation and modernity for Abidjan, the
Hotel Ivoire is now an empty shell of what was. The hotel complex
used to include more than ten tennis courts, a casino, grocery
store, curio stalls, a bowling alley, nightclubs, sauna,
restaurants and swimming pools. However, Hotel Ivoire as it stands
today is testament to the ruins of civil instability in the
country. The swimming pools are empty and have weeds growing where
the water used to be, restaurants are closed and very few guests
choose to stay in this eerie sixties-decorated hotel.
Information & Facts
Language
The official language of Ivory Coast is French but more
than 60 native dialects are spoken.
Money
The official currency is the CFA Franc (XOF), divided into 100
centimes. The CFA Franc is linked to the Euro. New notes were
issued in 2004 and only those issued by the Bank of West African
States (
Banque des États de l'Afrique de l'Ouest) are valid
currency. There are a few ATMs in Abidjan but most will accept only
Visa cards. It is unwise to use an ATM that is not guarded. Credit
cards are accepted in the larger hotels and better restaurants.
Most shops require cash. Travellers cheques are accepted in banks,
as well as some tourist orientated hotels and restaurants.