With nearly eight million people, Lagos, Nigeria is the second most populous city in Africa and the seventh fastest-growing city in the world. While it can be an adventure finding your way around this vibrant port city, the good news is there are plenty of cheap hotels. Most of the expensive hotels are in the southern part of the city along the Atlantic beaches. The more inexpensive hotels tend to be north of Lagos Lagoon, closer to Murtala Muhammed International Airport.
The Citilodge Hotel is located within the new Federal Capital Territory of Abuja. The hotel is a 30-minute drive from the airport and a three-minute drive from the National Stadium and the International Conference Centre Abuja, making it popular among business travelers. Amenities include a swimming pool, a hotel bar and an on-site restaurant. There's also a banquet hall which can seat up to 200 guests, as well as a rooftop pavilion. There's also a free airport shuttle, and to help you find your way around, the hotel offers a free city tour as well. Your day starts with a free breakfast, and there's also Internet access in the 42 rooms and three suites.
Citilodge Hotel
No.1 Goshen Estate Road
By Elf Bus Stop,
Lekki-Epe Expressway
Lagos.
011 +234-1-8751188
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citilodgehotel.com
The De Ritz Deluxe Suites Hotel prides itself on its design architecture and its peaceful location at the end of a quiet cul-de-sac. The hotel offers public areas including a lounge, meeting rooms where you can conduct business and a secluded patio where you can relax on your own. The hotel is also full of original paintings and other African artwork. Whether you choose from the diplomatic suite or the director's suite, you'll find your guest room comes with a mini-bar, a 32-inch flat-screen TV with a DVD player, wireless Internet access and a spa robe.
De Ritz Deluxe Suites
5, MKO Abiola Crescent
Ikeja, Lagos
011 +234 01-2704972
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deritzhotel.com/DeRitzDeluxe.html
Closer to the airport is the Stop Over Motel, where you'll find 64 air-conditioned rooms and suites with cable TV. There's also a bar where you can watch sports on a wide-screen TV, and local and international cuisine served in the hotel's restaurant. The hotel also features the Stop Shop Boutique in case you want to do a little souvenir shopping. There's room service, laundry service, a hot tub, free wireless Internet access, free airport shuttle, 24-hour front desk with a multi-lingual staff and uniformed on-site security. There's also free parking.
Stop Over Motel
International Airport Road
Ikeja, Lagos, P.O Box 4749
011 +234-01-279-3378
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stopovermotels.com
