LAGOS, NIGERIA—Hilton has signed a management agreement with Quality Inspection & Testing Services Limited to open a 350-guestroom and suite hotel at Lagos’ Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Nigeria.
The hotel, which was signed at AHIF 2016 in Rwanda, is set to open in 2023 and joins Hilton’s growing African portfolio of more than 80 properties trading or in the development pipeline, which will see Hilton more than double its presence across Africa in the next three to five years.
“With a population of more than 16 million, Lagos is the seventh-fastest growing city in the world and the second largest in Africa, with much of the nation’s wealth and economic activity concentrated here,” said Patrick Fitzgibbon, SVP, development, EMEA, Hilton Worldwide. “Strong growth is forecasted in both domestic and international travelers using Murtala Muhammed International Airport, so this exemplary new hotel will be well-placed to meet traveler’s needs, offering an unparalleled level of design, comfort and service.”
The hotel will be situated within close proximity to Ikeja, the capital of Lagos State, as well as the passenger terminals at Murtala Muhammed International Airport.
“The signing of the agreement to open Hilton Lagos Airport is testament to a period of exciting growth and development for Lagos,” said Sam Iwuajoku, chairman and CEO of QUITS. “Our plans to build an exceptional hotel at the international airport will revolutionize the traveler experience and also offer a state-of-the-art choice for conferences, meetings and events. We look forward to a very successful collaboration with Hilton Worldwide on this outstanding development.”
The property will offer 350 guestrooms, of which 72 are suites, an executive floor and multiple F&B outlets, including a restaurant serving international cuisine; a specialty restaurant; a rooftop cocktail bar; and a nightclub. An elevated pool deck, with gardens and a horizon pool overhanging the side of the property, provides views of the surroundings and a leisure experience for an airport property. The hotel will also feature a spa and fitness center. Professional facilities include event space, a ballroom and a junior ballroom.
“Hilton Lagos Airport will further solidify our presence in Nigeria and be a great asset to our Hilton Hotels and Resorts properties trading or under development in Africa,” said Jim Holthouser, EVP, global brands, Hilton. “We have great confidence in this growing market and are proud to be pioneering exemplary guest experiences across the continent with our range of Hilton brands.”