IHG Hotels & Resorts, British multinational hospitality company based in Windsor, Berkshire, England, UK has signed an agreement to open a 119 - room Crowne Plaza hotel in Lagos, Nigeria's largest city, sprawling inland from the Gulf of Guinea across Lagos Lagoon, main economic centre of the country and one of the most prominent metropolis on the African continent and one of the fastest – growing megacities in the world.
The hotel will be developed under a franchise agreement with Watercress Hotel International Limited, hospitality, development and management company based in Ikeja, Lagos and managed by Valor Hospitality Partners, a leading global full - service hospitality underwriting, acquisition, development, and asset management company based in Atlanta, Georgia, U.S.
HeroPlus Hospitality Consulting, a firm providing expert consulting in hospitality, technology and business growth strategies, helping organizations scale, innovate, and maximize impact headquartred in Hong Kong, facilitaded the transaction and provided strategic support in brand selection, market flexibility, and operator negotiations.
The development of the Crowne Plaza Lagos Ikeja marks a significant step in IHG Hotels & Resorts broader strategy to expand its presence in key African markets and focusing on cities with strong economic and transportation links.
The hotel set to open in the first quarter of 2028 will be part of the Crowne Plaza upscale brand designed for both business and leisure travellers, with its hotels often located in city centres, near airports, or in resort destinations, offering comfort, excellence in service and various amenities.
The Crowne Plaza Lagos Ikeja will open its doors in Ikeja, a district known for its administrative, aviation, and commercial activities, classified as a high - class residential zone with excellent infrastructure, accessibility, and a mix of luxury and middle - income housing.
The strategic location provides access cultural sites such as the Nike Art Gallery and Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Alausa Secretariat, Ikeja City Mall and various corporate offices and embassies making the hotel suitable for business and leisure travellers.
The property will feature 119 comfortable rooms and Crowne Plaza's signature offerings, including the Plaza Workspace, designed to facilitate collaboration and informal meetings, and WorkLife Rooms, which aim to balance comfort and functionality for guests.
Upon completion, Crowne Plaza Lagos Ikeja will join a network of over 400 Crowne Plaza hotels worldwide and will consolidate itself as a preferred location in Lagos, projected to welcome 1.3 million visitors this year compared to the 1.25 million international visitors recorded last year.
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