As someone who has lodged in different hotels in Lagos, Precious Siji-Kenneth, a content creator, believes that spending quality time in one is an enjoyable experience.
“I love hotels, it inspires me to make my home look like a hotel because of the entire experience that I get,” she told The Record.
Proximity to town tops the list of things she looks out for when searching for a hotel to stay in Lagos which is why she always tries to find one around Ikeja.
If you are like Precious, or you are within the Ikeja environs trying to find a home away from home, experience the vibrant culture and stunning architecture of Lagos by staying at these top hotels:
Safron Hotel
The Safron Hotel is a small, stylish, and luxurious hotel that offers personalized service. It is located at 57, Joel Ogunnaike Street, GRA, Ikeja.
This hotel has an on-property hotel restaurant that serves both continental and national cuisine, breakfast buffet, a la carte lunches and dinner.
Other facilities in this hotel include an oasis pool area, a fully equipped gym, 24-hour room service, reception and rooftop bar, daily laundry service, 24-hour electricity, and secure parking. The check time is 2pm, and the checkout time is 12pm.
Rooms and rates
Their Superior room cost N95,000 per night for two adults, the deluxe room cost N85,000 per night, for two adults, while the classic room cost 75,000 per night for two adults and the executive rooms cost N105,000.
Raddison Blu
Radisson Blu Hotel is a well-known hotel located at 38-40, Isaac Johnson Street, Ikeja GRA.
This hotel boasts two on-property restaurants, an all-day dining restaurant, Iyeru Okin and CUT Steakhouse. It has an outdoor pool, a 24-hour fitness centre, eight meeting rooms fully equipped with state-of-the-art A/V technology, and offers free high-speed wireless Internet, and a bar.
At Radisson Blu Hotel, the check-in is at 2pm and check-out is at 12pm. They also have promo deals and cheap offers on their website.
Rooms and rate
Standard room: The capacity for this room is two adults and one child between the ages of 0 and 11 years. It has two twin or one king beds. This room cost €207.23.
Superior room: it is quite larger than the standard room. The capacity for this room is two adults and one child between the ages of 0-11 years. It has two twin or one king beds. The superior room cost €229.43.
Executive room: It is the same size as the superior room but it comes with lounge access. It has one king bed. This room cost €273.84.
Junior Suite: It is quite bigger than the Executive room and it also has lounge access. This suite has a separate living area. The capacity for this room is two adults and one child between the ages of 0-11 years. This room cost €303.44.
Suite: This is the same size as the Junior suite but it has the capacity of three adults instead of two. With 1 king bed. This room cost €362.65.
Two-bedroom suite: This is a two-bedroom space with 2 king beds and the capacity of three adults. This room cost €510.67.
Three bedroom suite: It is much bigger than the two bedroom suite, with two king beds and the capacity of three adults. This room cost €584.68.
Four-bedroom suite: It is a bigger space for eight adults, and it also has lounge access. This room costs €947.33 per night.
The total estimated cost is only available in the currency displayed by the hotel. Also, note that additional taxes and surcharges may apply to the cost of each room per night.
Ibis Hotel
This hotel is located at 23, Toyin Street.
It has a coffee house and restaurant on site, buffet breakfast which is children friendly, you can also get special diet menus on request. There is an outdoor pool, meeting facilities, bar, fitness centre, and spa for beauty services and facial treatments.
The check-in time is from 12pm, and check-out is by 12pm.
Rooms and rates
Standard double room: This spacious air-conditioned room has a flat-screen TV and double beds. The private bathroom is fitted with a shower. The maximum number of people in this room is two.
Premium room: This is a bigger room that comes with a bathrobe and slippers, a welcome deluxe tray with fruit juice and a daily newspaper. The maximum number of people in this room is two.
The rates for their rooms are from €63.94.
Protea Hotel by Marriot
The hotel is located in the quiet suburb of Ikeja CBD, on plot 2, Assibifi Road, Ikeja.
This hotel is perfect for business and leisure travellers. and its facilities include a laundry service, swimming pool, free secure parking, 24-hour security, conference rooms and a fitted centre.
Rooms and Rates
Guest Room 1: This is an air-conditioned and non-smoking room. The maximum occupancy for this room is two people. It has one queen-sized bed, a crib is not allowed in this room.
Guest room 2: This air-conditioned room has two twin beds. The maximum occupancy for this room is two people. It comes with a butler service and newspaper delivery to the room, on request.
Larger guest room: Like the name, this room is bigger than the first and second guest rooms. The maximum occupancy for this room is two people. It has one queen-sized bed, a crib is not allowed in this room. It comes with a butler service and newspaper delivery to the room, on request.
Junior suite: From the images on the website, this suite has a living room space and a bedroom with one king-sized bed.
They have different rates and discounts for each room which they charge in dollars.
De Rembrandt
De Rembrandt Hotel & Suites is a four-star luxury hotel located close to the Ikeja City Mall on the busy Awolowo road.
The hotel offers a complimentary breakfast, free Wi-Fi, and free access to a pool and fitness centre. The hotel also offers a subscription to emergency medical services. Check-in at De Rembrandt Hotels and Suites is from 12pm, and check-out is until 1pm.
Rooms and rates
Standard room: It costs N45,000 per night. It’s spacious, with a double bed and two easy chairs. The room is equipped with a TV, reading table and beautiful lighting.
Mini suite: The Mini Suite is a room, set up with a private sitting area in one corner. The private sitting area has easy chairs with a coffee table. A stay in the mini-suite comes with a free breakfast for two every morning. It costs N70,000 per night.
Family room: This is a room designed for a family and it costs N75,000 per night. This room has a twin bed (two double beds) and a sitting area. Extra services such as business centre, dry cleaning and room service are also available.
Executive suite: This has one room and one private sitting area. The view from the room overlooks the office of the Lagos State Governor and Ikeja City Mall. The executive room is air-conditioned, with two TVs, a bathroom, a private lounge and a comfortable double bed. It costs N85,000 per night.
Presidential Suite: This is their premium suite. This suite has a room, a living room, a kitchen, and a bathroom. It’s a complete suite, located on the topmost floor of the hotel. Accessible by lift, the floor opens up to a large hallway. The facilities in this room include a king-size bed, flat-screen television sets, air conditioning, telephones, sofas, refrigerators, private bathrooms with shower facilities, wireless internet access, and armchairs. It costs N120,000 per night.
Lagos Marriot Hotel
Lagos Marriott Hotel Ikeja is a five-star conference hotel.
Their facilities include a 24-hour fitness centre, a lounge, conference rooms, an outdoor pool, and an all-day dining buffet restaurant. They have a tour and activities service for guests who are interested in visiting different tourist attractions in Lagos.
They provide ample parking and complimentary on-site daily parking. The check-in time is 3pm, while the check-out time is 12pm.
Rooms and rate
Standard room: The hotel has two standard rooms; one of them has a single king-sized bed and the other a twin bed. The maximum occupancy for this room is two people. It costs $285 per night.
Junior suite: This room has a sitting area and one king-size bed. The maximum occupancy for this room is two. This room grants you access to the hotel’s club and lounge, complimentary food which includes afternoon tea, hors d’oeuvres and dessert. It also comes with complimentary non-alcoholic beverages.
Executive suite: From the pictures posted on their site, this room has a living room space and a bedroom with a king-size bed. This room also grants you access to the hotel’s club and lounge, complimentary non-alcoholic beverages, complimentary food which includes afternoon tea, hors d’oeuvres and dessert. The maximum occupancy for this room is two. It costs $710 per night.
Vice presidential suite: It has a separate living room space and a balcony with lounging chairs for relaxation. This room also grants you access to the hotel’s club and lounge, complimentary non-alcoholic beverages, complimentary food which includes afternoon tea, hors d’oeuvres and dessert. The maximum occupancy for this room is two. It costs $1335 per night.
Presidential suite: This is a two-bedroom suite with balcony access. The maximum occupancy is two people. It costs $2535 per night. Occupants have free access to the hotel’s club and lounge, complimentary non-alcoholic beverages, and complimentary food which include afternoon tea, hors d’oeuvres and dessert.
Presken Hotel
This hotel has two outlets in Ikeja. The first branch is located at 131, Obafemi Awolowo Way, and the other at 6c, Remi Fani-Kayode Street, GRA Ikeja.
All rooms are equipped with air conditioning, a seating area, a flat-screen TV with cable and a terrace. Their facilities include an outdoor swimming pool, snorkelling pool, table tennis court and fitness centre for recreation.
Rooms and Rates
Deluxe room: This is an air-conditioned room with a large bed. It costs N22,000 per night. This same room at the Awolowo Way branch costs N14,850 per night.
Executive room: This air-conditioned room is slightly bigger than the deluxe room and it costs N22,000 per night. This same room costs N18,700 per night at the Awolowo Way branch.
Executive Royal: This air-conditioned room is slightly bigger than the executive room. It costs N27,000 per night. The Awolowo Way branch charges N22,000 for this room.
Junior suite: This suite has a room and a living room space. It cost N33,000.
Business suite: This room is quite similar to the junior suite, and it costs N38,500 per night,
Two-bedroom apartment: This is an air-conditioned room with a two-bedroom and a living room space. This room is only available at the Awolowo Way outlet and it costs N44,000.
Three-bedroom apartment: This is an air-conditioned room with a three-bedroom and a living room space. This room is only available at the Awolowo Way outlet and it costs N66,000.
The maximum occupancy for the rooms wasn’t indicated on their website. Their check-in time is 12:30pm and their check-out time is 12:30pm.
Ivy Emerald Hotel
This hotel is perfect for family travellers, business travellers, and other visitors. It is located at 36, Ladoke Akintola Street, GRA, Ikeja.
Their facilities include conference halls, a cafe, gym, a coffee bar, a lounge, free private parking, and a restaurant. Check-in time at Ivy Hotel Emerald is from 1pm, and check-out is until 12pm.
Rooms and rates
Classic room: This air-conditioned room has a smart TV, orthopaedic mattress, reading table, and bed lamp. The maximum number of adults allowed in this room is two; two children under 13 are also allowed. It costs N55,000 per night.
Superior room: This room is spacious. It has a wireless intercom, metal safe, smart TV, orthopaedic mattress, reading table, and bed lamp. The maximum number of adults allowed in this room is two, two children under 13 are also allowed. It cost N65,00 per night.
Deluxe room: It has a king-size bed, toilet, and kitchen cabinet and is elegantly furnished with complimentary amenities like a water heater, smart TV, orthopaedic mattress, reading table, and bed lamp. The maximum number of adults allowed in this room is two; two children under 13 are also allowed. It cost N80,000.
Executive suite: This is a luxurious room with a sitting room providing kitchen cabinets and restrooms, has a wireless intercom, metal safe, smart TV, orthopaedic mattress, reading table, and bed lamp. It costs N48,750. The maximum number of adults allowed in this room is two, and two children under 13 are also allowed. It cost N100,000.
Ivy Suite: It is a luxurious room and sitting room, which has two television sets, a kitchen cabinet, and furnished with complimentary amenities. It has an orthopaedic mattress, a reading table, a bed lamp, and a metal safe. The maximum number of adults allowed in this room is two, and two children under 13 are also allowed. It cost N110,000.
Jerome Garden and Suites
This boutique hotel is popular for its natural habitat and scenery. It is off Salvation Road, Opebi, Ikeja.
You might have seen the hotel’s magnificent swimming pool in the Netflix movie, ‘Ile Owo’. For relaxation, the hotel has a jacuzzi and a charming pergola for guests. It has a beautiful garden which can be used as a venue for picnics, photo shoot sessions and wedding receptions.
Rooms and Rates
Standard room: This room costs N20,000 per night. It has one queen-sized bed and a work desk.
Deluxe room: This room costs N27,000 per night and is a bit more spacious than the standard bedroom. It has a work desk and an extra chair.
Double deluxe room: This costs N37,000 per night, and it has a queen-sized bed, a work desk and a chair. It is bigger than the deluxe room.
Executive suite: This suite costs N47,000 per night. The space has cushion chairs and a table arrangement.
Presidential suite: From the pictures shown on their website, this suite is similar to the executive suite. It has a set of cushion chairs and a table, it costs N75,000 per night.
The maximum occupancy for all their rooms wasn’t indicated on their website. Their check-in time is after 2pm and the check-out time is before 12pm.
Citi Heights Hotel
This luxury hotel is located at 6, Sheraton Opebi-Link Road. It has an outdoor swimming pool, bar, restaurant, conference facilities, and fitness centre.
The hotel offers additional services to guests at a surcharge, services like airport shuttle, safety deposit box, laundry services, daily maid services, concierge car hire services and 24-hour room service.
Rooms and rates
Their deluxe room which is the cheapest cost N27,500 per night, the superior room costs N33,500, the executive room costs N38,500 and the penthouse suite costs N65,000.
All their rooms are air-conditioned, with features like wifi, room service, disabled access, king-size beds, and access to the swimming pool. The penthouse suite is the only room that has a cable TV, and a bathtub and offers an airport pickup service. The maximum occupancy for all their rooms wasn’t indicated on their website, however, children are allowed.
The check-in time is 1pm, while the check-out time is 2pm.
Recommendation
As someone who has had terrible experiences at some hotels in Lagos, Precious Siji-Kenneth recommended the Marriot Hotel, and Saffron Hotel as the perfect home away from home. You can go with her recommendation or try one of the other eight options listed in this article.
