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Radisson Blu Opens Second Hotel In Lagos, Nigeria

Column: industry Tag: Radisson Blu,Radisson Blu Hotel, Radisson Blu Hotel Lagos Published: 2018-01-18 14:07 Source: Author:

Radisson Blu announced the opening of its third hotel in Nigeria, and its second hotel in the country's largest city, Lagos. Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group now has a portfolio of 85 hotels, and over 17,800 rooms in operation and under development in Africa.

Tim Cordon, Area Senior Vice President, Middle East, Turkey and Africa, Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group, said: "We are thrilled to be expanding our presence in Nigeria, one of Africa's economic powerhouses, with the opening of Radisson Blu Hotel Lagos Ikeja. We have identified Nigeria as a key country for scaled growth, and the addition of our second Radisson Blu in the megacity of Lagos perfectly complements our development strategy. We are confident the appeal of the international upper upscale Radisson Blu brand and the excellent location of the hotel will attract strong business from both international and domestic travelers."

The hotel is centrally located in Ikeja, the capital of the Lagos State – home to many corporate headquarters, government offices and large manufacturers. It is situated next to Mobolaji Bank Anthony Highway, a main highway linking Ikeja with the rest of Lagos. The location of Radisson Blu Hotel Lagos Ikeja is also just a few kilometers away from Murtala Muhammed International Airport, and close to the suburb's cultural and tourist attractions.

The 155-room Radisson Blu Hotel Lagos Ikeja offers a choice of contemporary standard and business-class rooms, as well as a range of ultra-stylish one, two and three-bedroom loft suites. All rooms carry a fresh and modern design, with free high-speed wireless Internet.

The hotel has an extensive food and drinks offering. Guests can enjoy the all-day dining restaurant, serving international and local cuisine, or dining at the steak house restaurant that will calm any carnivorous craving. For a relaxing drink, guests have a choice between the stylish lobby café, a bar, the business class lounge or the pool terrace.

The hotel has impressive meeting and events facilities encompassing an area of 2,047m2– including a ballroom, an expansive conference room capable of hosting over 400 guests, and six meeting rooms with an adjoining business center. All meeting rooms are equipped with modern meeting technology and break-out areas.

Leisure facilities include a fully equipped gym and swimming pool for travelers seeking to rejuvenate or maintain their fitness regime.

George Balassis, General Manager of Radisson Blu Hotel Lagos Ikeja said: "We are excited and ready to welcome the local community and international guests to Radisson Blu Hotel Lagos Ikeja. We are sure that the team's passion to deliver the brand's renowned Yes I Can!SM service will lead us to become the preferred hotel in Ikeja for all guests."

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