Is Nigeria truly one of the most expensive countries in Africa :

Top 10 Most Expensive Hotels in Nigeria with Cost per Night

Nigeria is regarded as one of the most expensive countries to visit in Africa. The cost of living index by city in the country is a reflection of how much work the government and economic intelligence experts still have to do on reviewing ineffective economic policies. The effect of the naira crash and oil price volatility has trickled down to affect the cost of basic commodities, feeding as well as housing.

A research by Hogg Robinson Group indicates that hotels in Nigeria are the second most expensive in the world with an average room rate of £217.05.

It might be intriguing to note that for an accommodation at Transcorp Hilton Abuja, one has to splurge between ₦112,413 – ₦662,500 for a night.

It suffice to say that in spite of the economic hardship faced by Nigerians, our people still have a collective penchant for all things pricey and high end.

1. Transcorp Hilton Abuja:

The presidential suite

This suite is made up of 3 rooms which consist of a king room and 2 twin rooms. With a living room of its own, a kitchen and a dining area. The presidential suite of Transcorp Hilton Abuja costs ₦665, 000 per night.

2. Lagos Oriental Hotel:

The presidential suite

The presidential suite of Lagos Oriental Hotel costs ₦400, 000 per night. The suite allows a maximum occupancy of 5 guests. A mini bar is available in the suite and additional bed can be provided on request.

3. Eko Hotel & Suites:

Eko Signature Presidential Suite

Eko Hotel Lagos is one of the well frequented and most popular hotels in Lagos. Its Eko Signature Presidential Suite costs ₦300, 000 per night. It is equipped with two separate lounges, a foyer, dining area, a library and kitchenette.

4. Hotel Presidential Port Harcourt:

The presidential suite

Hotel Presidential is one of the best hotels in Port Harcourt. The most expensive suite at Hotel Presidential is its Presidential suite; it is large enough for 4 adult occupants and cost about ₦199, 600 per night.

5. Southern Sun Ikoyi:

The Executive Suite

Southern Sun is a luxury hotel in Ikoyi Lagos with about 200 rooms. Its Executive Suite cost ₦250, 000 per night.

6. The George Ikoyi:

Penthouse Suite

The George, Ikoyi is a four star luxury hotel in Lagos. With about 61 distinctly styled rooms. The hotel offers modern comfort facilities with a touch of Renaissance. The Penthouse Suite costs ₦450, 000 per night.

7. Sheraton Abuja Hotel:

Club Presidential

The prestigious Sheraton Abuja Hotel is a 5 star hotel in Abuja located strategically at an integral part of the city. Equipped with all the major modern facilities guests can think of, its Club Presidential Suite costs ₦336, 950 per night.

8. Radisson Blu Anchorage Hotel:

Business Class Hotel

A luxury hotel in Victoria Island, Lagos. Radisson Blu Anchorage Hotel lies on the water front just a few kilometres from Victoria Island. The Business Class Suite of the hotel cost ₦104, 185 for an individual suite and ₦116, 625 for larger suite suitable for two occupants per night.

9. Apartment Royale Hotel & Suite:

Presidential Suite

Apartment Royale Hotel & Suite, a luxury hotel in Ikeja located close to the Murtala Mohammed Airport and Ikeja City Mall. The Presidential Suite at the hotel costs ₦267 000 per night.

10. Golden Tulip Hotel Port Harcourt:

Presidential Suite

Golden Tulip Hotel is located in the Governmental Residential Area of Port Harcourt. It is strategically location at a centre that grants guests easy access to several attractions in the city of Port Harcourt. A stay in the presidential suite of the Golden Tulip Hotel costs ₦250, 000 per night.

Written by: Mariam Banwo Barry

5 tips for keeping valuables safe in a hotel room

Are you planning a trip and thinking of how to safeguard your valuables in a Nigerian hotel? Whether you are spending time at any of the resorts in Lagos or even the best hotels in Nigeria, the same security tips are applicable. It is always better to limit the number of valuables you carry when travelling, as this decreases the amount of loss you are likely to suffer if you are unlucky enough to be robbed.

However, if you have to travel out of town with valuables, leaving such items in your hotel room isn’t without its own potential risks. From hotel room burglars to occasional dishonest staff member, a number of potential liabilities exist if you keep valuables in your hotel room.

Here’s a post on safeguarding your valuables in a Nigerian hotel room.

1. Use Suitcases with locks:

Carry luggage’s equipped with combination locks or keys during your travel. Lock valuable items inside it and ensure your keys are with you at all times. There is hardly a chance that someone will steal the entire box and get past security. At more secure hotels, use the safety deposit to keep small sized valuable items.

2. Keep your luggage out of site:

Ensure that all luggage’s without locks are kept out of sight, as you invite tampering when your luggage is open, on your bed or lying on the floor. Re-pack your luggage daily as extensively as you can and keep it inconspicuously hidden in a wardrobe, closet or under the bed to reduce the chances of someone finding it and stealing from it.

3. Find Obscure spots:

Inspect your room for obscure spots where people would hardly search. These are the places in the room where you can hide your valuables from burglars. You can keep your money and any important documents hidden under the carpet corners, pinned between drapes and taped to the bottom-side of your drawers. Choose areas of your hotel room that are not cleaned regularly and avoid keeping all valuables in the same place. Splitting them around the room, makes it less likely to lose all your valuables incase someone finds one of your hiding places.

4. Avoid inviting Strangers into your room:

It is better to spend time with strangers or unacquainted persons in public places. Be selective of whom you invite into your hotel room and gauge the trustworthiness of people before allowing them access into your hotel room.

5. Use the dnd hotel sign:

When stepping out for the day, put the “Do not disturb sign” hanging on the door and leave the television on, this is to create a false impression that you are in and it discourages uninvited guests from trying to step into your room. It is advisable to invite room service only when you are available to supervise their activities.