Four Points by Sheraton Lagos

Four Points by Sheraton Lagos is a Marriott-brand hotel in the Oniru Chieftaincy Estate, at the eastern end of Victoria Island where it meets Lekki. With 235 rooms and suites it is one of the larger mid-range hotels in the city, and its location between Victoria Island's offices and the restaurants, malls and beaches of Lekki Phase 1 makes it a flexible base for both work and leisure.

There are two restaurants. Brazzerie is a buffet-style brasserie with just over 100 seats, used for breakfast and buffet meals, while Cilantro is the hotel's second restaurant. The Palm Terrace is a rooftop bar with live music every weekend, which gives the hotel more of an evening atmosphere than many business hotels. An indoor pool and a fitness centre are complimentary for guests, and there is a hair salon on site.

The hotel suits business travellers on a budget, conference guests, young couples and groups of friends who want a well-known brand with sensible prices. The weekend music at the Palm Terrace makes it a good choice if you want somewhere to unwind without leaving the hotel. It is also within easy reach of the restaurants and bars of Oniru and Lekki.

Marriott gives the distance to Murtala Muhammed International Airport as about 34 kilometres, and the hotel does not run an airport shuttle, so arrange a transfer or use a taxi or ride-hailing app. Journey times are unpredictable in Lagos traffic, so allow at least an hour, and more on weekday evenings. Marriott Bonvoy members can earn and use points.

When comparing prices, check whether breakfast and taxes are included, and look at weekend rates, which can differ from weekday business rates. If you want a quieter room, ask to be placed away from the rooftop bar on weekend nights. The hotel's position also makes it a practical choice for visiting the Lekki Arts and Crafts Market and the Lekki Conservation Centre further along the peninsula.

From the Oniru estate it is a short drive to Admiralty Way in Lekki Phase 1, with its cafes, restaurants and nightlife, including Mood Lagos at The Lennox Mall and Sailor's Lounge on the lagoon. Victoria Island's restaurants, Bature Brewery and the bars around Ozumba Mbadiwe Avenue are also close, as is the Lekki-Ikoyi Link Bridge for an early-morning walk.