🇨🇮 Abidjan's New Luxury Gem: Hotel Byblos – Glamorous but Flawed
Just tried Abidjan's newest 5-star contender, Hotel Byblos—and wow, the setting rivals Sofitel (maybe even tops it?). Here’s the tea: ✨ The Good • Poolside paradise 🌴 – That terrace? Perfect for sunset cocktails with friends. • Global gourmet menu 🍣: Japanese (ex-Uchico chef!) Intercontinental & Italian African specialties • Design vibes – Think modern Afro-luxe with Insta-worthy corners. 😤 The Not-So-Good • Service fails 🚨: A stray cat nearly pounced on me in the parking lot—zero staff reaction. Reception snubbed my reservation (then magically "found" a table after pushback). Poolside photo drama: Got manager approval, but 4-5 staff still hassled me about "guests-only" loungers. • Pricey: 10,000+ XOF/person (for that service? Hmm.). Verdict: "Gorgeous but needs a hospitality overhaul." Would I return? Not without a service guarantee. #AbidjanLuxury #HotelFails #WestAfricaTravel