Hilton Hotel, Lagos Signs Agreement on 350-Room Hotel at Lagos Airport

The Hilton Worldwide has recently decided and announced to erect a 350 guest room and suite hotel at the Muritala Mohammed Lagos Airport, Nigeria.

This latest development which was signed at AHIF 2016 in Rwanda is set to open in 2023 and join Hilton's growing African Portfolio of more than 80 properties trading or in the development pipeline, which will see Hilton more than double it's presence across Africa in the next three to five years, said the hotel group in a statement yesterday.

According to Patrick Fitzgibbon, Senior Vice President, Development, EMEA, Hilton Worldwide, he said, "With a population of more than 16million, Lagos is the seventh-fastest growing city in the world and the second largest in Africa, with much of the nation's wealth and economic activities concentrated here."

He also said, " Strong growth is forecast for both domestic and international travelers using Muritala Muhammed International  Airport, so this exemplary new hotel will be well placed to meet traveler's needs, offering an unparalleled level of design, comfort and service."

The hotel will be situated within close proximity to Ikeja, the capital of Lagos State, as well as the passenger terminus at Murtala Muhammed International Airport, which services travelers flying to hundreds of destinations around the world.

Hilton Lagos Airport will comprise of 350 guestrooms, of which 72 are suites, an executive floor and multiple food and beverage outlets, including a restaurant serving an international cuisine; a specialty restaurant ; a fashionable rooftop cocktail bar; and a hip night club.

An elevated pool deck, with lavish gardens and a striking horizon pool overhanging the side of the property will provide breathtaking views of the surroundings and a unique leisure experience of the airport property. The hotel will also feature a spa and fitness centre.

According to reports by Thisday, this signing is in addition to the recent signing of Legend Hotel Lagos Airport, Curio Collection by Hilton, also with QUITS, with an additional 76 guest rooms to be added, bringing the room count up to 130 keys.

They are the two most recently signed at Lagos Airport at the same time. Report says that The Curio Hotel, due to open in 2017, will be the first within the airport environment.

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Opening Soon - Marriott In Nigeria with Renaissance Hotel

The first Marriott Hotel in Sub-Sahara Africa will be opening next month in Lagos at Isaac John Street, GRA, Ikeja, The global luxury brand in hotel management will make it's debut in the grand opening of Renaissance Lagos Ikeja hotel.

Located in the heart of Ikeja, with it's close proximity to both the local and international airport, the hotel is reputed as an embodiment of luxury, high taste, class and safety. From the gate to the reception and to the exquisite rooms, Marriott oozes class and panache.

The Lagos based Marriott Hotel consists of all day-dining restaurant, 155 tastefully furnished rooms of varying classes on nine floors, specialty steakhouse, an outdoor terrace, spa, pool deck and event place among others. In a rare feet, it equally parades eight conference rooms of different capacities ranging from 10 - 500 comfortable seats.

According to Ahmed Tajudeen, Director of Projects, Avalon International, owners of the hotel, the glamour of the assortment of marble-like finishing on the floors and walls, combined with a unique carport at the entrance will make lodging irresistible for guests.

He also said, "The suspended glass floor and glass bridge at the reception area is to create a unique class for a hotel that is first of it's kind in Africa. With an underground car park, security within the premises is reinforced, starting with electronically controlled bollards at the gate, at the car park entrance and body scanners at the entrance and reception area.

The date for the grand opening ceremony of the hotel would soon be announced.

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