Lagos Marriott Hotel Ikeja

The Lagos Marriott Hotel Ikeja is an upscale hotel on Joel Ogunnaike Street in Ikeja GRA, the government residential area of Ikeja on the Lagos mainland. Its main advantage is location: Murtala Muhammed International Airport is about 7.8 kilometres away, which makes it one of the most practical high-end choices for travellers with early flights, short stays or business on the mainland, where many companies and offices are based.

The hotel has a full set of facilities. There is an outdoor swimming pool, a fitness centre, for which a fee applies, and the Isade Spa, which has a sauna and steam room as well as treatment rooms. Food and drink are spread across several venues: Koriko and Co, Wakame Restaurant, Azure Grill, the Idapo Lounge and the Wakame Lounge for meals and evening drinks. This means you can stay in for dinner, which many guests appreciate after a long day in Lagos traffic.

It suits business travellers and transit passengers, as well as visitors attending events or meetings in Ikeja. It is also a sensible base if you plan to see mainland sights such as the Kalakuta Museum and the New Afrika Shrine, both in Ikeja, or Jaekel House in Ebute Metta. If your plans are mostly on Victoria Island, Ikoyi or Lekki, you will spend a long time in traffic from here, so consider splitting your stay.

The hotel does not run an airport shuttle, so arrange a transfer or use a ride-hailing app or taxi. The journey to the airport is short outside rush hour, but allow extra time on weekday mornings and evenings. Marriott Bonvoy members can earn and redeem points here, and booking directly through Marriott gives access to member rates.

When booking, check whether breakfast and taxes are included in the rate, and compare prices for weekdays and weekends, as business hotels in Ikeja are often busiest from Monday to Thursday. If you have an early flight, ask the front desk how much time to allow for the airport run at that hour.

Ikeja GRA is a residential district with tree-lined streets and a number of restaurants, lounges and cafes within a short drive, including the Ikeja branch of Yellow Chilli on the same street. Ikeja City Mall is nearby, and Allen Avenue's restaurants and nightlife are a short ride away.