Hotels in Lagos, Nigeria February and April, 2008 I recently traveled to Nigeria in February and April of this year as a tourist. After reading reviews, I was very fearful to even go to that country. What I experienced and what I read were two very different things. Both trips I stayed part of the time at the Sofitel Moorhouse... more

First of all, Lagos is a difficult city to visit. It is a huge metropolis -- think of a slightly smaller version of Sao Paulo or Mexico City but in West Africa -- and lacks badly needed infrastructure. As a result, everything can be challenging at times. This makes the Sofitel Moorhouse an oasis from a very busy, sometimes chaotic... more

I was booked into the Sheraton but my company locally changed to the Sofitel due to the safe(?) location. I'm glad they did as it was only a short drive to some local bars with no hassles. The rooms were standard fare but mine was clean and comfortable which is what you need in Lagos. It is a simple hotel... more

Having previously had a good stay at the Moorhouse last year, I was thoroughly dissapointed by staff and services alike on this visit . An extension to the main hotel is in the construction process and has seemingly caused a problem with the water system. The water out of the taps was smelly,brown and salty. Having complained to the front... more

Nice Hotel. However as anticipated experienced some problems. Mobile phone was stolen from my luggage, I guess there always will be bad eggs in an egg tray. Had to haggle over unused telephone bill and drinks in the room. otherwise experienced quite curteus staff. more

The rooms are good, although very small. At US$280 a night, the hotel seems a bit expensive, but I gather that this is the going rate for hotels in Lagos. The only really irritating thing I encountered was a rooster (male chicken) in the adjacent property that crowed like crazy every morning from 05:30 a.m. to past 6:30 a.m. I... more

Pour un restaurant d'hôtel du groupe ACCOR, j'ai étée profondément déçue d'autant que j'invitais 5 personnes avec moi pour les... more