Legend Hotel Lagos Airport raises bar in hospitality market

The hospitality market in Lagos is set for interesting times as Legend Hotel Lagos Airport launches in the commercial capital of Africa’s most populous nation.

The latest entrant in the market is a Curio Collection by Hilton, an upscale hotel brand within Hilton’s portfolio. Curio Collection is a soft brand. Hilton selects independent hotels and resorts to be part of Curio Collection.

Situated at Ikeja, Legend Hotel is in close proximity – 3 minutes – with the Lagos international airport and the local airport – 5 minutes away. It is also 15 minutes from Ikeja’s city centre and for high-level dealings with the Lagos State government, the hotel is just 25 minutes away from the main government offices at Alausa.

However, its major attraction for travellers is the provision of an exclusive immigration and customs desk for private jet passengers. The service also comes with a private terminal featuring one maintenance and parking hangars for private jets, making it the first of its kind in the market for corporate and leisure travellers in Nigeria.

“Lagos has never seen this level of custom convenience, with these services, the Legend has transformed travel for its guests,” a statement from the company to BusinessDay noted.

The hotel also living spaces that are tailored the special needs of high and upwardly mobile clientele. The 54 elegantly appointed rooms and suites come with exciting value-adds like Wi-Fi, state of the art technology, ergonomic workspaces, expresso machines and well-fitted bathrooms. The Presidential Suite features a private terrace with bar and whirlpool, and incredible airfield views. All rooms are fitted with multi-plugs, which are essential for international business travellers.

For outdoor lovers and those returning from a long day of adventure, the Legend Hotel Lagos has a steakhouse, De Bull Restaurant and a well-furnished bar with wide range of fine wine. The space are also ideal for hosting lunch or dinner meeting, or just people indulging in pre-drinks before heading out for the night.

“The hotel is a reflection of the wealth of experience that Nigeria’s commercial capital presents. It is a true presentation of fine hospitality which caters for the business savvy individual who enjoys basking in upscale leisure. Lagos State is no doubt a major global player for both business and experiential travel. With the entry of the Legend Hotel Lagos Airport, the stakes have been raised, further positioning Lagos as a prime African destination,” the company statement stated.

Pre-booking at the Legen Hotel Lagos Airport has commenced and travellers are encouraged to book ahead of time to ensure convenience.