Radisson Hotel Group Announces the 9th Hotel in Nigeria

This new hotel, which will have 249 rooms, will be Abuja's first luxury hotel. It features a wide range of rooms from standard rooms and apartments, to lofts, and presidential suites.

Radisson Hotel Group will bring its luxury lifestyle brand Radisson Collection to Abuja, Nigeria's capital and government powerhouse. Radisson Collection Hotel and Conference Center, Abuja Nigeria is the Group's ninth hotel and the third Radisson Collection in Nigeria. This puts it on track to reach 15 hotels in Nigeria by 2020.

The hotel is located next to the Presidential Palace, Maitama District. This exclusive area of Abuja is only 45 minutes away from the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport. It's the second busiest airport in the country after Lagos. Nearby the hotel is Wuse Market, Jabai Boat Club, Abuja's largest recreational and entertainment facility, and the Nigerian National Mosque. Both were built in 1984.

This new 249-room hotel will be Abuja's first luxury hotel. It features a wide range of rooms from standard rooms and apartments to lofts, presidential suites, and lofts. The meeting space at Radisson Collection Hotel and Conference Center, Abuja Nigeria, covers almost 3000m2. It includes a conference hall, five meeting rooms, and a board room.

Erwan Garnier is Senior Director of Development, Africa at Radisson Hotel Group. He stated: "With a vast potential for significant scale, both Nigeria and its capital city, Abuja have been identified as key markets within our robust development strategy to reach 150 hotels across Africa within the next five years. It is an honor to kick start the year by introducing our beloved luxury lifestyle brand for experience-driven travelers to the city of Abuja as its first luxury hotel."

Ramsay Rankoussi is Vice President, Development Africa & Turkey, Radisson Hotel Group. He said that "We are proud to continue our long-standing relationship with Avalon Intercontinental Nigeria Limited, leaders in the hospitality industry with whom we currently operate three hotels in Lagos. 65% of our hotel owners have more than one property with Radisson Hotel Group, which is a testament to our commendable owner retention."

Radisson Collection hotels consist of iconic properties located in special locations. Each hotel offers authentic experiences, local art and signature dining while staying true to its location. Radisson Collection Hotel & Conference Center Abuja Nigeria's wide range of dining options will include a lobby lounge, coffee bar, and a business class lounge that offer the perfect menu and setting for a quick meal, or business meeting. You will enjoy unique and memorable dining experiences at the all-day, specialty, or roof-top restaurants. Relax on the bar and pool decks, or get a treatment or a workout at the nearby fitness and wellness centers. Abuja's new nightclub will be an addition to the social scene.

Asiwaju Owoyemi (Chairman of Avalon Intercontinental Nigeria Limited) stated, "We are delighted to be extending our partnership with Radisson Hotel Group with the addition of Radisson Collection Hotel & Conference Center, Abuja to our collective portfolio. Together, we will be uplifting the hospitality landscape of Abuja by debuting a luxury lifestyle hotel offering like no other within the city."

Source: traveldailynews.com