5 Lagos four star hotels fit for business travellers

The city of Lagos is fast becoming a treasure trove for foreign expatriates likewise tourists who are regularly admitted into the country. Thereby, increasing the number and quality of accommodation that has to be provided.
There has been recent upsurge in the number of hotels ready to provide world class service and standard within the state, as various investors and stakeholders in the hospitality industry have seen the need to provide the best accommodation and living experience in Lagos at highly competitive rates for both locals and foreigners.
I personally believe you don’t have to splurge on a 5 star hotel to enjoy both quality and comfort.
Here is a list of some of the 4 star hotels in Lagos where quality meets service extraordinaire:

Lilygate:
The Lilygate hotel is located on the Lekki Peninsula, and lies very close to Ikoyi and Victoria Island. The hotel facilities affords both leisure and business travellers the opportunity to enjoy a comfortable stay in a unique ambience. The hotel boasts of a well-equipped gym and an outdoor pool flanked with recliner chairs. The onsite restaurant serves various continental and local a la carte meals. Laundry, airport pickup and car hire services can be arranged on request.

Protea Hotel:
Protea Hotel Victoria Island lies in one of the coolest areas in Lagos. The hotel is strategically located close to the Eko Hotel Roundabout and the South African Embassy. The hotel boasts of an excellent security system, neatly kept and well equipped rooms fitted with comfortable bed, work tables, in room safe and satellite serviced TV.
Protea Hotel features an outdoor swimming pool, a fitness centre, conferencing facilities as well as laundry and luggage storage facilities.
The hotel offers a daily complimentary breakfast service. A fitness centre and outdoor pool is also open to all guests. Conferencing facilities are available on site while laundry and luggage storage service can be arranged.

Elion House:
Elion House is strategically located away from the busy corporate district of the island areas in Dolphin Estate, Ikoyi. The rooms are tastefully decorated with a sophisticated residential touch and number of luxury furnishings and facilities. A stay at this rustic styled abode after a busy business day will have you relishing the experience of a new home away from home. The attentive staffs are all too ready to cater to your every need.

Maison Fahrenheit:
Maison Fahrenheit is situated within the prestigious area of Victoria Island, Lagos. The hotel lies in close proximity with several social hubs and corporate offices on the Island. The hotel is very close to Bar Beach and the Palms Shopping Mall in Victoria Island.
Its rooms are well equipped and it offers free wireless internet service to all guests. It restaurants serves both local and continental meals, one of the remarkable things here is that daily breakfast service is complimentary. A gym and swimming pool is also available for use by guests.

Wheatbaker Hotel:
The Wheatbaker hotel lies in the heart of Ikoyi, Lagos. Its proximity to the Lagos business districts of Marina, Ikoyi and Victoria Island makes it perfect for business travellers. The hotel offers corporate travellers all the comfort of a luxury accommodation, all room are tastefully decorated and free WiFi service is available to all guests. The hotel is just about 35 Km from the airport.

5 places to get affordable tasty meals in Owerri

If you are tired of the hassle in Lagos and crave for a much need vacation within Nigeria. I would suggest you go to Owerri, the capital city of Imo State and the heart of Igboland.

A prominent city with reminiscent the the civil war, it contains various statuary memorializing the war.  Owerri city boasts of a rich cultural heritage, breath-taking landscape and a list of tasty local cuisine.

The town is renowned for its local dishes, from Ofe Owerri, a meal prepared with two different vegetable to spicy goat meat pepper soup, you are assured of an amazing culinary experience coupled with a warm welcome to the heartland. Take a tour of some of the various food stalls, street cafés and restaurants you can find in town

Here is a list of some of the places where you can enjoy affordable yet tasty meals in the city of Owerri:

Ukwu Mango:

To enjoy a specially make plate of goat meat pepper soup at an ultra-affordable rate, check out Ukwu Mango. It is one of the most frequented spots in town. Enjoy a combination of the pepper soup with rice or agidi and finish your meal up with a cold bottle of beer.

The restaurant behind ITC Park:

Have a taste of the renowned Owerri delicacy called Ofe Owerri. It is made with an assortment of special condiments, vegetables and meat. It is an affordable yet tasty meal that give you an opportunity to enjoy and appreciate the uniqueness of Owerri’s local cuisine.

Ikenegbu:

During your stay in Owerri, you are privy to not just local dishes but given an opportunity to also enjoy contemporary meals with a local touch. The tasty noodles garnished with suya sauce and tiny chunks of spicy hot suya with egg is something to look forward to. The food stall is strategically located close to the Samsung Plaza. It caters to a number of customers from mid-day till dusk.

Nda Leti:

Nda Leti is a popular local restaurant in Owerri, here you are assured of tasty meals at very reasonable cost. Enjoy a plate of simple meals like rice with assorted stews and well marinated pieces of beef. You are assured of your money’s worth here.

Channel O:

It is one of oldest and well visited street cafés in Owerri. The best place to get affordable and unbelievably tasty shawarma which goes for as low as 600 NAIRA. Here you can enjoy a quick tasty snack fix with friends after taking a tour of the beautiful city.

10 Hotel requirements for business travellers

I had the opportunity to travel a great deal for both leisure and business purposes. So, I can confidently say that what a business traveller wants is different from what a tourist needs at a hotel. While both business and tourist hotels basically need to provide neat and quite rooms, a good business hotel should afford the traveller an option of packing lightly by equipping the rooms with basic items ranging from grooming products to a work desk and a good restaurant.

Here is a list of some hotel services and requirements for business travellers.

1.      Internet Access and enough electric outlets:

A hotel that offers free internet service is fit for business travellers. It makes it easier to access important documents and promptly respond to business mails. Hotels like the Chelsea Hotel offer free WiFi service.

2.      Tiny-in-Room Fridges/Onsite Restaurant:

An onsite restaurant should be available in an ideal hotel. Intercontinental Hotel features a restaurant that serves both local and continental meals while Radisson Blu Hotel offers the option of a buffet breakfast service daily. Rooms should be equipped with tiny refrigerators that contain free bottled water, soda, candies or snacks.

3.      Room Service:

Staying in an hotel that provides room service means you can be sure of getting your meals delivered straight to your room, if you are too busy to go to the restaurant, all your requests can be brought straight to your room and you do not need to clean up, as the room will be made tidy when you want it. Several hotels like Sheraton Hotel provide 24 hours room service.

4.      Sound proof Rooms:

Sound insulated rooms offer a quiet environment for rest and away from distractions.

5.      Work desk and Chairs:

Chairs and tables should be available for performing office tasks.

6.      Concierge service:

An ideal hotel for business travellers must have a concierge desk, with hotel employees who are ready to assist in making reservations and credible recommendations.

7.      Free Local Calls

8.      Beauty Salon:

A beauty parlour and Barbing Salon comes in handy for a quick style fix before attending meetings or seeing business associates.

9.      Efficient Laundry/Dry cleaning Service:

Last minutes laundry and dry cleaning services should be provided by hotel frequented by business travellers.

10. Relaxation facilities:

The availability of relaxation and recreational facilities makes it easy for business travellers to ease the work off.