For many, business is the only reason for traveling to Lagos. Lagos, for a certainty has plenty to offer, it can be tough for them to find the perfect place to stay.
Aside from top-notch room service, reliable WiFi connections, easy-to-find data ports, and streamlined check-in and check-out policies, seasoned corporate travelers tend to ask questions like “how close is the hotel to the planned event?” and “can the hotel accommodate the meetings and spare their company the cost of renting out additional space?”
The truth is, not every hotel in Lagos is equipped to handle the needs of 21st-century business travelers. Fortunately, Jovago
Southern Sun, Ikoyi
The Southern Sun Ikoyi is one of the most popular hotels in the city for business conferences and corporate events. Guests can take advantage of the hotel’s meeting rooms and numerous venues, business centre, 24-hour fitness center, free WiFi and spa services. The hotel provides free parking and its premises are guarded round the clock. Airport shuttle, car hire services and express laundry services can also be arranged on request.
Rooms start from 49,759 NGN on Jovago.com.
Ibis, Lagos Airport
Luxurious and stately this 199-room hotel projects an air of exclusivity. For a certain quintessential air of prestige without the usual pretense, this is a good place to be. The hotel offers a custom program to help with the planning of meetings and events, a fitness center and complimentary WiFi. For business travelers on a short trip, it is about 2.7 km away from the Murtala International Airport and very close to domestic terminal for quick transit.
Rooms start from NGN 21,001 on Jovago.
Golden Tulip, Festac
With a well-equipped fitness, an outdoor pool flanked by recliner seats and parasols, a sauna and a therapy and massage room where guests can enjoy relaxing treatments, soundproof windows and a quiet location, the Golden Tulip Festac is an excellent choice for business travelers who need a relaxation as well. It is convenient for those who have business around Apapa seaport. Guests can ask the concierge for services ranging from booking airline tickets to contacting a notary public, and the front desk will fax or copy documents on request.
Rooms start from NGN 30,000 on Jovago.
The Lilygate, Lekki
With its corporate identity and placement in one of Lagos’ upscale districts, the Lilygate is a good fit for business travelers. Its chic, contemporary rooms are spacious with big flat-screen TV’s, minibars, a worktable and relaxing armchair. Featuring two elegant executive boardrooms – both ideal for meetings and training for up to 24 participants and a banquet hall with a capacity of 300 as well as amenities including free internet (WiFi and cable), a fitness center, room service, an outdoor pool which is flanked by recliner seats, laundry, airport pickup, car hire and concierge services are provided upon request and other unique perks including panoramic views of Lekki, make for a good value. The hotel is a 15-minute drive from The Palms Shopping Mall and is in close proximity to the Lekki-Ikoyi Bridge.
Rooms start from NGN 53,500.
Beni Hotels, Victoria Island
Beni Hotels is a great choice, with a business center offering free services which most hotels charge for. Situated off Broad Street, Lagos Island, the hotel is marketed primarily to business travelers, with a central location, tasteful luxury, and richly comfortable rooms. Business-friendly highlights include a modern fitness center, a nice meeting room and conferencing facilities, a restaurant and a bar. Located close to the Tafawa Balewa Square, a prominent tourist site in the city, its rooms start from as low as 7,500 NGN on Jovago’s 50 percent exclusive deal.
