Villa Lepic
boutique hotel

Design: PAOLA BAGNA Photo: FRANÇOIS-XAVIER GBRÉ

The former governor of Abidjan’s residence was remodelled by architect Paola Bagna as 4* boutique hotel.

Over three years, Paola Bagna directed a renovation of the home, transforming it into a boutique hotel of 17 rooms including reception area, restaurant, meeting rooms / event space, bar, wellness area, indoor and outdoor lounges and a swimming pool. The hotel concept, developed with creative director Anette K Hansen, combines the comfort and style of high-end hotels found in metropolises around the world with a respect of the villa’s original architectural features. Highlighting the villa’s past and drawing on local materials would deliver unassuming luxury in a modern African environment. The main Villa now contains the reception, restaurant, bar, meeting and event spaces plus three guest suites. All 10 bedrooms in former Villa Enfants are part of the same family yet none is exactly alike. A palette of locally sourced wood, Ethiopian leather, colored velvet and black powder coated steel enhance custom made furniture and furnishings. Pastel tiles (Ceramica Vogue, size cm 5x20) in herringbone patterns and locally made terrazzo adds context.