The 100-room Courtyard by Marriott will be built next to the Lagos Marriott Hotel, which is located at GRA Ikeja, Lagos and it will reinforce MacFolly Hospitality Limited’s commitment to delivering world-class hospitality experiences in Lagos.

The hotel, which is scheduled to be completed within 24 months., will feature state-of-the-art facilities, expanded meeting spaces, and world-class amenities designed to cater to both local and international guests.

This project will further enhance Lagos’ reputation as a hub for luxury hospitality, increase room capacity, create more employment opportunities, and meet the growing demand for premium hospitality services in Nigeria.

The official groundbreaking ceremony of the hotel was attended by prominent figures, including Dr. Taiwo Afolabi, Chairman of SIFAX Group, his wife, Mrs. Folashade Afolabi, Johan Cronje, Regional Vice President of Marriott International for Sub-Saharan Africa, and Oluwo of Iwo land, Oba Rasheed Akanbi, Telu 1, among others.

While speaking at the occasion, Dr. Taiwo Afolabi, noted that the growing demand for premium hospitality experience in Lagos has necessitated this new project.

“About four years ago, we launched the Lagos Marriott Hotel which is next door and the experience has been very fascinating due to the world-class lodging, dining, and event experience that we offer our customers. We have not only met but also exceeded our expectations in terms of patronage and this demand keeps growing by the day. This new hotel, when it comes on stream, will further validate our unwavering commitment to delivering premium hospitality service in Lagos.”

On his part, Mr. Chike Ogeah, managing director of MacFolly Hospitality Limited, said,

“We are not just building another hotel; we are expanding our capacity to meet the needs of our growing clientele. This development is not just about building a hotel; it’s about creating jobs, boosting tourism, and contributing to the growth of Nigeria’s economy. We are committed to delivering a product that will make Nigerians proud and attract visitors from around the world.”

The groundbreaking ceremony concluded with a symbolic shovel-turning by key stakeholders, officially marking the commencement of its construction.

This award was conferred on the company by Marriott International at the just concluded 2023 General Managers Conference held in Abu Dhabi.

According to Anthony Capuano, President & CEO, Marriott International, the Lagos Marriott Hotel Ikeja outperformed over 90 Marriott International hotels within the Sub-Saharan region in key performance indicators such as gross operating profit, guest satisfaction index and total sales up by over 45% versus budget to be named the Hotel of the Year for 2022.

The hotel management has also achieved a 39% women inclusion in its leadership position, a feat that no other hotel in the region has achieved.

While responding to the award, Dr. Taiwo Afolabi, Chairman, Mac-Folly Hospitality, owners of the Lagos Marriott Hotel and a subsidiary of SIFAX Group, explained that the hotel has continued to weather the storm and achieve many firsts in just less than two years of operations despite the many challenges being faced by the company. “We are happy to have won this milestone award in less than two years of operation. We are high on making a difference in the hospitality space and this is why we decided to partner with Marriott brand as it identifies with our values. Our team is motivated to continue to deliver best value to all our customers on a daily basis and we make a pledge to continue to be a trailblazer in not just Sub-Sahara Africa but also a frontliner in Africa”, he said.

The Lagos Marriott Hotel Ikeja located in the heart of GRA, Ikeja sets a new standard as a 5-star conference hotel showcasing inspiring and contemporary décor within the capital of Nigeria’s commercial hub. The Hotel is ideally suited for both business and leisure travellers to Lagos providing impeccable service worthy of the Marriott Brand.