Renaissance Hotel, GRA Ikeja has been renamed Radisson Blu. This is a result of the partnership between Avalon Intercontinental Nigeria Limited, an international independent hotel group Radisson Blu Hotel, a global hotel chain within the Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group; one of the world’s fastest growing hotel companies with a portfolio in Africa of 85 hotels and over 17,800+ rooms in operation and under development.

This development follows an agreement to part ways with its former partners, the Renaissance Hotel group.

The hotel is centrally located in Lagos capital Ikeja, home the 155-room Radisson Blu Hotel, Lagos Ikeja offers a choice of contemporary standard, deluxe and executive rooms and a range of ultra-stylish 1,2 and 3-bedroom suites. All rooms carry a fresh and modern design with free High-Speed Wireless Internet.

It has an extensive food and drinks offering with six different outlets. Guests can enjoy dining at the hotel’s all-day dining restaurant serving international and local cuisine, a steakhouse restaurant ready to calm a carnivorous craving, as well as a destination rooftop terrace and stylish lobby café. Guests can also bask in the views from the pool terrace while sipping on a refreshing drink at the adjoining bar or play a game of pool in the Afropolitan business class lounge. The hotel is also fitted with a luxurious state of the art spa.

The hotel has an impressive meeting and events facilities encompassing an area of 2,047m2 and including a ballroom, expansive conference room capable of hosting over 400 guests and six meeting rooms with an adjoining business center. All meetings rooms are equipped with modern meeting technology and break-out area. Leisure facilities include a wellness spa, fully-equipped gym and swimming pool for travelers seeking to rejuvenate or maintain their fitness regime.

Throwing more light on this new development, Director of Legal at Avalon Intercontinental, owners of the hotel, Olaitan Tajudeen Salaudeen stated that both existing and potential customers are assured of boundless experiences from this new offering, “Our partnership with Radisson Blu is bound to provide a new lease of life within the property; our focus has and always will be on providing excellent services and an overall memorable guest experience”

She emphasized that Avalon Intercontinental is excited about the new partnership as both parties share the same intrinsic values. “We are so excited as we look forward to Radisson Blu bringing to bear their expertise to the delight of our esteemed customers, the strength of the Radisson Blu brand reinforces our optimism and belief in this decision”.