Five Hotels as Good as Lagos Oriental Hotel, But More Affordable

By Justin Irabor

19 May 2015

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The Lagos Oriental Hotel is one of the major edifice on the Ozumba Mbadiwe / Lekki Epe Expressway in Nigeria that cannot be easily missed. It personifies and demonstrates class and modernity in its simplicity. It is a truly elegant hotel. The facilities are top notch and the best of what you will expect from a hotel of such calibre. The Chinese Restaurant, the Japanese Gourmet Restaurant, the Lobby Lounge & Bar’s and the Grand Ballroom to the guest rooms and suites, meet the most sophisticated demands for comfort and service.

Having noted all this interesting qualities about the Lagos Oriental Hotel, I would like to introduce you to five other hotels in different parts of Lagos that will give you a feel and service similar to Lagos Oriental Hotels but for a cheaper price.

1. S&S HOTELS & SUITES

This hotel fulfills all the basic requirements for a business and leisure hotel. The rooms are beautiful and spacious, customer service is top notch, and there are entertainment area and meeting rooms.

An urban oasis, this luxury boutique hotel nestled in the heart of Victoria Island, the business capital of Lagos, offers unique style, spacious guestrooms and suites and especially gracious services that make it an ideal getaway spot for business and leisure travellers alike.

S&S hotels and suites remain the hotel of choice for the business traveller who requires a convenient central location offering a welcome haven that feels like a second home and the unrivaled services personified by the warmth and dedication of our staff, as well as the discerning leisure traveller seeking the captivating dining and limitless nightlife destinations within walking distance of the hotel.

All rooms are fully air-conditioned and stylishly furnished to meet the demands of its guests. Business travellers can make use of the private meeting rooms and also enjoy a workout at the onsite gymnasium or alternatively relax by the spacious swimming pool.

At S&S Hotels, you will experience a world of timeless style, unsurpassed comfort and understated luxury all at an attractive price starting from just N38,500.

2. EXCEL ORIENTAL HOTEL & SUITES, IKEJA, LAGOS

This hotel’s design was inspired by contemporary sophistication. It is located along international airport Road, Lagos and welcomes its guest with customized amenities, standard customer service, and an experience that makes every guest feel unique.

The hotel contain 48 guest rooms and suites with warm colour palette enriched by deep textured finishes and plush fabrics synonymous with most five star hotels and resorts signature contemporary decoration. The guest rooms also feature thread-count extra ordinary linens and terry, custom quilted head board, bedding accents, ergonomic stylish chairs, lounge chair with Ottoman, modern art, and soft lighting.

Excel Oriental has its restaurant within the hotel with special experienced and exposed chefs that deliver seasonal menus showcasing innovative modern cuisine.

The hotel’s philosophy is to welcome guests as friends, serve inspiring food and always exceed expectations.

They also have a traditional oak beamed bar called the Lobby Bar that serves a wide range of drinks in a nautical setting and is a popular venue with guests in house. It has a large screen which makes it perfect for catching all the sports while relaxing with a drink.

This is one hotel to check out that gives you a feel similar to what you will experience at the Lagos Oriental Hotel for a price starting from just N26,000.00

3) HOTEL BON VOYAGE

Hotel Bon Voyage is a luxury hotel located in the heart of Victoria Island, the hotel overlooks the Kuramo lagoon perfectly placed to attract majorly business travellers. Hotel Bon Voyage’s signature style of hospitality and value is unmatched. Experience the best of hospitality and best of service. Fine dining is the perfect description of what awaits for you in the beautifully elegant restaurant. Be it fresh coffee and croissants for breakfast or a feast fit for a king for dinner, the meals will always put a smile on your face.

A standard room at Hotel Bon Voyage goes for only N35,000.

4) GOLDEN TULIP, FESTAC, LAGOS

The Golden Tulip Festac has a whopping 471 rooms and suites and is set on a 7 hectare site and features beautifully landscaped Tropical Gardens. It has a variety of restaurants and bars that serve some of the best cuisines you can find around. This hotel also a gym and wellness centre, a tennis and squash court. A bank and other shops are equally located within the premises and it is the largest and most flexible conference and banquet facility in Lagos. The hotel is located in one of the most dynamic trade and business districts in Lagos and it is half an hour’s drive from central business districts and the airport. The Golden Tulip Festac is located near the Badagry Highway which leads travellers by road from Lagos to the neighbouring Republic of Benin. It also has easy access to Apapa commercial harbour and industrial areas as well as to other business districts such as Ikeja, Victoria Island, Ikoyi and others.

Facilities: Main Restaurant with an outside Terrace, Lounge Bar, Pool Bar & Grill, Swimming Pools for adults and children, Tennis and squash courts, Gym and Wellness Centre, Bank with ATM service, Shops and retail, Car rental, Wifi, high speed internet service, Business Centre, 471 rooms & suites, Conference Centre with multifunctional character up to 1000 sq. meters of conference space, Secure parking for 500 cars, Main Restaurant with an outside Terrace, Lounge Bar, Pool Bar & Grill, Swimming Pools for adults and children, Tennis and squash courts, Gym and Wellness Centre, Bank with ATM service, Shops and retail, Car rental, Wifi, high speed internet service, Business Centre, etc

It costs only N35,000 to stay in the Comfort Room of the Golden Tulip Festac.

5) AFRICAN SUN AMBER RESIDENCE

Situated in the Highbrow area of GRA Ikeja, Lagos, African Sun Amber Residence is the ideal place for holiday and business travellers who are wishing for a serene and quiet environment. It offers access to a wide range of attractions and facilities, providing guests with comfort and convenience. The Amber Residence falls under the African Sun Brand. With the Wings Restaurant, the Platinum Bar and the Pool Bar providing excellent choices of African, continental cuisines and alcoholic, non-alcoholic beverages and different types of cocktail drinks respectively.

A stay at Africa Sun Amber Residence is a guarantee of complete international standard services and they even offer a welcoming glass of complimentary juice on arrival to card carrying clients.

A night at the African Sun Amber Residence starts from N37,500. If you are around Ikeja GRA and want to have a feel similar to what you will get at the Lagos Oriental Hotels, this is the hotel for you.

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