Sofitel Cotonou Benin Marina

Hotel where French philosophy of art-de-vivre meets the unique culture of Benin Cotonou / Benin / 2022

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In the luxury hotel interiors of Sofitel Cotonou French philosophy of art-de-Vivre meets the unique culture of Benin in a new modern interpretation. Combined design elements bring the ideology of the Sofitel brand to life, favouring guests with an exceptional feeling of privilege.


In the lobby, French sober elegance is reflected in the classic symmetrical layout, while Benin is conveyed in striking details – wooden tables, floor lamps, ornamented carpets, rugs, pillows and the floor ornament. The colour palette mixes classical white, referencing French interiors and shades of Benin’s traditional savannah, clothing and architecture.


The central volume, enveloping columns with decorative bookshelf partitions serves several goals: causes a WOW-effect from the entrance; emphasizes the building architecture (second-level space and columns); creates zoning by hiding the bar, which remains visible from the entrance, elevators and restaurant, attracting guests. In the nighttime, the lobby sparkles with eye-catching details and an unexpected mix of elements: classic French plasterwork, floral allusions referencing the local botanical garden, traditional masks and prints of Benin, paintings in classical frames. Sculptural light runs through the stacks and descends over the bar. A focal element of a water body at the entrance gives a nod to the canal of Cotonou and the Atlantic.

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    In the luxury hotel interiors of Sofitel Cotonou French philosophy of art-de-Vivre meets the unique culture of Benin in a new modern interpretation. Combined design elements bring the ideology of the Sofitel brand to life, favouring guests with an exceptional feeling of privilege. In the lobby, French sober elegance is reflected in the classic symmetrical layout, while Benin is conveyed in striking details – wooden tables, floor lamps, ornamented carpets, rugs, pillows and the floor...

    Project details
    • Year 2022
    • Work finished in 2022
    • Status Current works
    • Type Hotel/Resorts / Interior Design
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