Travel Gift Ideas for your Loved Ones

A great part of traveling, equally as wonderful as the entire experience, fun and adventure is the thrill of returning home. And perhaps what makes it as great, is the joy of having you back and the excitement of what you brought back for your loved ones. Let’s not even play, Oyoyo is not to be joked with around these parts. If you aren’t thinking about it broadly enough you are probably thinking what more is there to take back home aside from chocolates and biscuits? On the surface it seems great but then it is so cliché and doesn’t well represent and bear memories of your travels and adventures. Chocolates and biscuits are too easily consumed and forgotten about.

So what travel gifts can you get for your loved ones?

Before I ramble on about that I would also do well to reverse the positions and suggest gifts to get for your loved ones who love traveling.

Gifts to Buy When You Travel

Souvenirs.
These could be a local piece of art, a hand-made craft, a framed picture, a t-shirt bearing tribute to the city or town you visited anything that serves as a memorabilia of your adventure. Paintings. Wood and metal work. Bronze work and a ton of others that your loved one would be excited to receive.

Books.
From a local author. Or a language book of the region. Even a recipe and cookery book too would be great. It carries the country or city you visited through those pages to the laps of who you gift them to.

Food
As long as it is well preserved and won’t go bad before your arrival, local delicacies that are well packed and sealed can make great travel gifts. They are remarkably different from anything else that can be gotten from the local store and would tell the person more about the place of your visit than chocolates and biscuits would.

Coins
And paper currency if you would. But coin collecting is a hobby for many for a reason. A collection of coins from your several countries of visit from the Nigerian Kobo to the Russian Ruble.

Postcards
There are still unrepentant romantics who fancy postcards. You can get them customized to add a personal touch and it would remain appreciated for a long time to come.

Your Travel Memoir
If it is robust and rich and filled with heroic stories of saving a baby deer from a marauding lioness in the Safari, a travel memoir could make a great gift.

Gift Ideas for Travelers

If your significant other or sibling, friend or colleague absolutely loves to travel, any one of these gift items would be great for them.

Camera
All the memories they would create with every snapshot they take would be grateful to you

Backpack
There is nothing that is as essential for the serial traveler as a backpack that can take in their most important items as they set off on another adventure. Get them something rugged well designed with lots of spaces. You would have their heart forever.

Compass
A little bit old school, especially with mobile devices coming equipped with maps and applications that give directions. But a compass is still a serious traveler gear and the Christopher Columbus in him would thank you.

Hotel Reservations
Hotel reservations can also make an amazing gift item for the perpetual traveler. If there is a loved one you want to surprise, book them into an all-expenses paid weekend at a resort near them. The Epe Resort and La Campagne Tropicana are a few in Lagos that you could take advantage of.

Travel Mug/Food Flask
To store water and food in, an essential travelers item that cannot be rated enough.

Power Bank
Surely they would need to power their mobile devices away from their hotel rooms or whatever accommodation they are in while on their adventure. Personally I would love this.

This list is by no means exhaustive. There are lots and lots of items a person can still get when coming back from a trip or for a loved one who loves to travel. Headsets, easy wear slippers, neck rests, traveling suitcase, bracelets and lockets, the list is endless. The trick might be to check the stores in and around the airport before departure as well as local markets, arts and museum centers, local online stores. If you are not buying you could make them. How? Let’s say you travel and visit the Coffee Bay, Wild Coast in South Africa, gather some sea shells, get some paint, do your best impression of Picasso and there, you have a collection of specially painted sea shells as gift for your friends.

Getting the Best Out of Black Friday Travel Deals

Nothing gets more exciting for the online shopper than discount sales. And at a time when money seems generally tight, discount sales and promotional offers are like manna from heaven. Enter Black Friday, widely regarded as the beginning of Christmas shopping. Many take advantage of Black Friday sales to replace old gadgets, home appliances, shop for new outfits and generally purchase items they have been coveting for a while. But while many regard Black Friday sales in terms of products and items from Phones to laptops, fridges to TVs, clothes to jewelry, the massive rush for these items may undermine the availability of travel deals on Black Friday that the businessman or regular traveler would love to take advantage of. Amazingly these travel deals are also available for vacationers and honeymooners and not restricted to the business traveler as resorts and destination vacation spots are also in on offering promotional discounts to cap off the end of an eventful business and calendar year. So how exactly can you get the best out of Black Friday Travel Deals? Well, first there is your destination and area of business to consider. Are you off to Abuja for a government function? Or to Lagos to meet up with a bunch of investors or to Port Harcourt for an alumni reunion? From Warri to Calabar to Lagos and Port Harcourt there are unbelievable discounts on luxury hotels for as much as 80% off. Study the terms and conditions. Promotional offers aren't always a straightforward affair. They aren't necessarily complex either. Usually, terms and conditions for Black Friday Travel deals as with other products and services usually involve time frame and is generally subject to availability. So before you make your bookings for these hotel deals on Black Friday, be sure to confirm that your stay is during the period which the hotel of your choice is offering the offer and that there is an availability of the room or Black Friday vacation package deals that you wish to take advantage off. Another sure way to get the best out of Black Friday Travel Deals is to book early. There is usually a long ‘online queue' for offers like this and the system works on a sort of first come, first, serve basis. Therefore the real trick to this is to get in and to get in early. Make all your travel plans early, do not leave anything till the last minute and you will be well in position to get the best out of the travel deals available.

Hotel Stays are Awesome and here are 6 Reasons Why

Beyond the necessity of staying in them while away on a business trip or on a holiday, hotel stays can be really, really, really cool. And while many would say there is no place like home, luxurious hotels like the Radisson Blu or several of the 5 Star hotels in Abuja  where guests are treated like royalty would actually make you want to pack your Ghana-must-go and come live there forever. No Chores The great thing about hotel stays, you don’t have to wash plates when you finish eating after room service, even though I suspect that with good home training ingrained in some of you, you might be on the verge of asking where the kitchen is so that you may do the dishes. If you haven’t lived a life completely devoid of any form of chores, you should totally take a weekend off, for no reason but to experience it and enjoy what it feels like to wake up and not have to think of what to have for breakfast, vacuum or living area, or do dishes from last night.

No Visitors Sometimes what you require is a period of absolute peace and quiet, either for meditation, relaxation or work such as writing. Hotel stays are awesome for this. No sudden visitors to distract and interrupt your sober time because they were just in the area. And if you say you aren’t home, you know you can say it with your chest without it even being a lie.

Neighbours don’t hear you scream Errm..well you get the point, don’t you? Romantic getaways in resorts and hotels are wonderful for more reasons than one, but among them is that your neighbors do not get to hear your blood curling animal sounds in the midst of soul-snatching moments of pleasure wherein they begin to give you side-eye when they invite you to Sunday service at their church.

Room Service!!! Especially when it is a luxury hotel that serves continental dishes and you can subject your taste buds to all kinds of sumptuous meals. Hotels go to great lengths to secure top rated chefs for their establishment and one of the reasons why is because people go to a hotel not just for the lodging and accommodation but also for the dining.

Amazing Views Hotels are strategically built and designed to give guests amazing views from their windows and private balconies. These views usually a thing of resplendent splendor and its beauty can also be soothing and therapeutic. Which is definitely better than the view of your clothesline from your balcony.

Amenities Spas, hot saunas, swimming pools, gyms, sports court, internet access, and  the long list of amenities offered by 5-star hotels can be endless and they make a great attraction to hotels and resort

Big Brother Nigeria Makes Return

After a decade long hiatus, immensely popular reality TV is back on our screens as organizers, MultiChoice Nigeria have announced the return of Big Brother Nigeria, rebranded as Big Brother Naija. MultiChoice Nigeria has announced the return of the Nigeria reality TV show based on the Big Brother TV series. Formerly Big Brother Nigeria but now referred to as Big Brother Naija, the show will air on dedicated event channels on DStv and GOtv in January 2017. Speaking on this latest development, Managing Director, MultiChoice Nigeria, Mr. John Ugbe said the comeback of the Big Bbrother Nigeria is one of the ways the company is enhancing the quality and variety of content available on its platforms. He also said the Big Brother Naija has been well developed following the successes of past seasons of Big Brother Africa. “Big Brother Africa was popular for its entertainment value and ability to showcase ordinary Africans from different walks of life. We decided to re-invent the reality show once again by bringing back the Nigerian version which we are confident will draw pan-African audiences for the same reasons that Big Brother Africa did”, said Mr. John Ugbe. In the first edition of the Big Brother Nigeria, twelve housemates vied for the coveted $100,000 prize money by performing various mental and physical tasks. At the end of a three-month stay in the house, Katung Aduwak emerged winner. The show has in the past also produced other notable stars such as Africa Magic’s Tinsel actor, Gideon Okeke, and TV personality Ebuka Obi-Uchendu among others. Auditions for Big Brother Naija will hold in Lagos on the 26th and 27th of November at the Westown Hotel, 7 Sheraton-Opebi Link Road, Ikeja Lagos. Big Brother Naija is sponsored by PayPorte, your preferred online retail store. For more information, please visit www.dstv.com and www.gotvafrica.com.

Ake Festival 2016: Travel and Accomodation Tips

Gather round lovers of literature, book heads and those of you especially fond and in love with African literature, its that time again for the Ake Festival. Hits gong. The Ake Arts and Book Festival is a 5-day event of masterclasses, poetry performance, art exhibitions, film screenings, panel discussions, stage plays, a music concert, creative workshops as well as a tour of historic sites around the host city of Abeokuta. This years events runs from the 15^th of November to 19^th of November, 2016.

Headlining this year's event is the literary powerhouse of Africa Ngũgĩ wa Thiong'o. Other guests at this year's festival include NoVviolet Bulawayo, Teju Cole, Titilope Sonuga, Helon Habila, Dami Ajayi, Chinelo Okparanta, Pemi Aguda, Kiru Taye, and Molara Wood among many others. The theme for this year's event is Beneath This Skin and discussions will focus on identity, race, and individuality. Conversations will also take a look at Erotica, prison stories and horror fiction that are coming out of Africa. To participate in one of the most important and looked-forward-to literary events in Africa register now to be a part of an elite group of students, upcoming writers, critics and lovers of African literature taking part in the discussion that is set to further mold and shape the future of African literature. If you are looking for accommodation options in Abeokuta, here's a rundown of luxury hotels in Abeokuta as well as cheap and affordable hotels in Abeokuta you can stay in during the Ake Festival. Park Inn by Radisson This 5 Star hotel by the Radisson group is a five-minute walk to the festival venue. The hotel offers complimentary breakfast, has internet access and 24-hour room service, air-conditioned rooms, a swimming pool, gym and 24-hour electricity. Green Legacy Resort Another 5-star hotel in Abeokuta, the Green Legacy Resort offers an exciting range of facilities and amenities such as a swimming pool, on-site restaurant, dry cleaning, internet access, airport shuttle, spa and sauna among others. With 10 different room types from the Standard Rooms to the Ambassadorial Suite, Green Legacy Resort has different options to cater to visiting guests. Micron International Suites Micron is a 3-star hotel in Abeokuta in close proximity to the festival venue that offers great hospitality services and makes an excellent choice of stay for lodging during the Ake festival. Rooms are furnished with a sofa, fridge, and air-conditioning and there is also internet access available to guests. Buckingham Inn Each room in Buckingham Inn has a flat-screen TV with cable stations, reading desk and fridge. On-site restaurant also provides meals to guests and their fully stocked bar has alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks of all kinds. Laundry services and airport pick-up are also available on request. Want cheaper and more affordable hotels in Abeokuta? Check out our complete list of hotels to stay in Abeokuta during the Ake Festival Plan to attend the Ake Festival with a friend. It's always more fun to go with someone, you can both share hotel room costs with them, hold discussions with and share views on the highlight of each Festival Day. If you personally do not know anyone making it to Ake this year, take to your social media feed, you would be surprised how many of your followers are taking a trip to the rocky hillside of Abeokuta for the festival this year, that is, if you haven't blocked them all. If you are coming to the Festival from outside Abeokuta, Ogun State or Lagos, the best bet is for you to take a bus trip or flight to Lagos first. There are very few parks around the country that have a direct bus going to Abeokuta. However, you would get direct flights or buses going to Lagos. Ibadan is another good stop, you can then make your way from either Lagos or Ibadan by bus to Abeokuta which is roughly about an hour's drive from both points of Lagos and Ibadan. When boarding a bus at the park be sure to tell the driver or bus conductor that your final destination is the Kuto Motor Park, the Arts and Cultural Center, Kuto is just 1.1km away from the Kuto Motor Park.

Lagos vs. Abuja vs. Port Harcourt - The Battle of Nigerian Cities

Lagos vs. Abuja vs. Port Harcourt - The Battle of Nigerian Cities

Okay, which was a bigger hit? Banky W’s Lagos Party or Duncan Mighty’s Port Harcourt Boy? Okay, don’t answer that. But notice how nobody ever sings about Abuja? Like there is no song, no song at all, that I know off that extols and praises the city. Dead place. Okay, maybe not really. But Abuja is really just where politicians have established a dominance.

But let’s get serious for a bit and do an intensive city comparison among these popular Nigerian cities all amazing places to live and work with by their own right, but when it comes down to the deciding factors, which cities have an advantage over the other? There is always the question of ‘between Lagos and Abuja which is more developed?’. ‘Which is better to live in between Lagos and Abuja?’ ‘What are the differences between Lagos and Abuja?’. Well we added Port Harcourt to this Battle of Nigerian Cities to make it a little bit more interesting.

What are the metrics and parameters we would be using?

Population density. Ease of Transportation. Hotels, Restaurants, and Pubs. Cost of Living – Housing, the price of foodstuffs etc. Employment Opportunities. 

Population Density.Without the help of statistics, we know Lagos wins this one. I mean, everyone from the village has carried their Ghana-must-go and come to Lagos. Winning this isn’t necessarily a plus. The city is overcrowded and overburdened. Its infrastructure can not bear the weight of its close to 20 million people in its 1171 km square of land.

Lagos – 6871/km square

Abuja – 439/km square

Port Harcourt – 2726/km square

Ease of Transportation.

BRT’s in Lagos with dedicated lanes,  Uber cars, ferry transportation over the lagoon. But it still has some of the most insane traffic conditions in the world. Abuja has an amazing road network. Wide lanes. Less amount of cars on the road compared to Lagos.Abuja on the other hand, has an amazing road network - wide lanes and less amounts of cars on the road compared to Lagos. No rickety buses, danfo’s & molues either. Port Harcourt has a fairly good road network too, less population density so, way less traffic, because of a low number of commercial transport operators, and it can take too long for commuters to get vehicles to their destinations and there’re frustrating pockets of traffic in hot spots. The Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja recorded a total of 6,183, 603 passengers in 2012; Murtala Mohammed International Airport in Lagos had a total of 6,879,286 passengers in the same year, while the Port Harcourt International Airport had 1,256,854 passengers in the same year.

Hotels, Restaurants and Pubs

Okay, so here is what I did to determine the numbers for this. For Hotels in these cities, I simply used an online hotel booking platform to determine the number of hotels they have in their database. Pretty straight forward, as the numbers show, Lagos has the most hotels in the country. I suspect they would be rivaled only by Owerri, story for another day. Then for restaurants and bars, I don’t know any company that keeps a database of restaurants and bars, so I simply typed Restaurants in Lagos in the Google search bar and the number of results that displayed is taken for the popularity of the term. So there. Lagos leads in its population of Hotels, Restaurants, Pubs and Bars. So if you are the city hopping type, you know which city you are likely to have a hotel, restaurant or bar around you than anywhere else. Wait, I should have done a search for Clubs, okay, maybe do that yourself and show us your numbers.

Lagos – over 1461 Hotels, 11m restaurants, 401k Pubs, 17m  Bars

Abuja – over 412 Hotels, 459k restaurants, 275k Pubs, 443 Bars

Port Harcourt – over 296 Hotels, 394k, 391k Pubs, 352k Bars

Cost of Living

Houses in  Abuja are expensive. What!!!??? And in Lagos too, but not as expensive as in Abuja.

The average cost of renting a 3 bedroom flat in Abuja based on my research is N1,500,000. In Lagos, it is a bit tricky especially with the whole Island – Mainland dichotomy. But on the average, 3 bedroom flat on the Island goes for N8 Million. On the mainland the average is N800,000. In Port Harcourt, the average is about the same with mainland Lagos at about N800,000. Prices of food, water, clothing, foodstuffs are all indices in determining cost of living, but for the sake of convenience and brevity, we can determine that Abuja has a higher cost of living than Port Harcourt and Lagos.

Employment Opportunities

Lagos has the highest concentration of Bank Head offices in the country, as well as several other offices in different industries. Port Harcourt has the highest concentration of Oil and Gas related companies. Abuja is mostly government ministries and parastatals. Be that as it may, Lagos still records the highest number of internal migration within the country. Accounting for its swelling population. But while the entire economic outlook might not point to the availability of jobs, its numbers is enough to encourage entrepreneurs and traders who take advantage of providing one service or the other for its teeming mass.

So there you have it, our analysis which we would leave you to decide which is your most desirous city to live in. Tell us in the comment section, let’s know your feedback.

Traveling Nigeria On A Budget

A bird has gotta fly. 

Recession or not. What is a traveler like you going to do? Travel. You have no choice really. What it now behooves you to do is to find the means to travel on a budget. 

1. Book Online. The benefits of making bookings for your flight, bus or hotel stay online can not be over emphasized. You stand to enjoy special discounts rates that are available and save time. And if the old adage that time is money is true then booking online and saving time would invariably save you money too. God is Good bus service offers 10% off rates when you book online.

 

2. Screen and Substitute. So you want to go skinny dipping in a pool on your trip to Enugu, What you can do is check in at the Vinbecca Hotel and Bar which is less than N5,000 per night and a great hotel to spend your stay in the city despite the lack of a swimming facility, and then when its time for your body to wade in the sun reflected waters of the city, take a walk down to The Gate Luxury Apartmentsit at the pool, snap your fingers at the waiter to get you a drink, and swim till the sun goes down.

 

3. Travel during the off Season. Avoid traveling on long weekends.  By that I mean weekends that have public holidays attached to. Avoid traveling during any holiday period at all. If you must, make your bookings early enough. Transport services, hoteliers and the likes usually take advantage of cashing in during this period against a long period of lull.

4. Don’t travel alone. Traveling with a partner helps split the cost. Hotel rooms especially.  No, you cannot lap your traveling partner from Lagos to Abuja, haba.

 

5. Use available public transportation. While in the city of your destination avoid the temptation to go about in a cab or Uber. Hear that sound? That’s the sound of hard coins dropping onto the pavement every time you hail a cab. Talk to locals, ask for directions, enter a bus, or ride a camel if you are up north. You account balance will thank you.

 

City Hopping in Naija

City Hopping in Naija

I had always said I wanted to have a friend in every state in Nigeria, not because I am entirely that friendly, but because I wanted to have a person I can call on if I ever found myself stranded in a city. Or bored and needed someone to show me around. This plan didn’t entirely go well with connections I started out making being that most were students who were studying in a different city and would eventually relocate back home after their studies and yet again be flung somewhere else when it was time to do the mandatory NYSC service. It was beginning to sound like a really clumsy plan, even though it made a lot of sense in my head at the time. Plus, close family were beginning to send request on Facebook so I completely abandoned that social media account. Didn’t want family meetings called on my behalf over Facebook posts which I might have considered harmless banter but frowned upon by old fashioned parents and aunts and uncles.

A while ago, I told my friends when they begin fixing wedding dates they should do so with three considerations in mind. The first being that it shouldn’t be during the rainy season, the second was that that it should not be during football season, unless they planned to install a TV screen where can catch up on matches while they said their vows. The third was that it should be spaced, lets not have two weddings clashing on the same day. I’ll simply sit at home and disappoint everyone equally. But what are friends if they ever listen to you. In the space of two weeks I received wedding invitations from a roommate in University and from another from secondary school, and my worse nightmare was coming through right before my eyes. August 20th. In two different cities. How on earth would I be able to pull this off? Even after I had said I would sit at home if this ever happened and disappoint everyone equally, I didn’t have the nerve to follow through with it. These guys were really dear to me. Deep inside I wished someone would call off or postpone their wedding. It was a mean thought that I discarded. Thankfully enough, I wasn’t on the groom train for either of the events, which was fantastic, because it would have been impossible not to disappoint one for the other.

So I started making plans.

Port Harcourt for one wedding, Warri for the other.  I lived in Lagos. Really this was doable. I only just needed to show face and made sure I took a picture with the couple. If it was rice, there was rice at home.

I finalized plans on what I would wear to both weddings, on one hand I wanted to wear the same outfit, I figured it would be good for laughs when photos showed how I was at two different cities for two weddings wearing the same outfit. On the other hand, I wanted to keep it fresh and dapper at each event, so I don’t lose the respect put on my name. 

But what about accommodation? I didn’t know anyone in Warri, nor in Port Harcourt. Okay I knew people. The two fellows getting married. But I couldn’t bother them on where to stay in Warri or Port Harcourt, planning a wedding alone was enough stress. I was going to go to Warri first. Spend a night there, and attended the wedding, fly to Port Harcourt to Osawe’s wedding right after I spent exactly two hours at Franks wedding. 

I had assured them I’d make it after a put them both on a conference call right after I got the invitation and it was settled, couldn’t be bothering them with accommodation plans on my behalf. Off I went to book hotels online. I was sure I could get something nice if I booked online. I wasn’t even exactly bothered about the price, for these guys, I could splurge a bit.

 

I began my search and quickly found the Protea in Warri already I was wishing I had a female companion with me to hop the cities with. There was a car hire service that could take me from the hotel to the venue which made it super convenient. Free Wi-Fi too,  I could finally update all my apps and my entire OS. Sweet! After browsing for a little over 5 minutes I found The Golden Tulip hotelin Port Harcourt, which was just perfect for me.  It was in close proximity with the reception venue, and there was free internet again as well as complimentary breakfast which I knew I would need after a long day the next morning. I booked, paid and confirmed. Then as I was just going to go get lunch I received an email from my boss. Apparently,  I was due for a presentation in Abuja on Monday, the 22nd. Thankfully I hadn’t closed the tab, I booked the Bolton White Apartments right away, this at least was going to be on the company’s tab as well as my flight tickets. Accommodation sorted in both cities, I had a great feeling it was going to be an amazing weekend. In hindsight, Ii was right. It turned out to be super duper fabulous.

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10 Cheapest Hotels in Abuja

The Independence week is upon us. 56 hearty cheers to Nigeria my people. Come on, there’s so much to be excited for. Lets not let current economic outlook dampen our spirits. Now if you have made plans to be in Abuja for the Independence Day celebrations or for any other business, or pleasure for that matter here is a list of the 10 Cheapest Hotels you can stay in during the anniversary celebrations. Now, you would know that Cheap Hotels does not mean, bad, or not good enough, it just means the rates are budget friendly and suitable work with if you want to enjoy your stay but cut down on excesses regardless, considering the fact that there’s still school fees to pay and company accountant isn’t even going to approve some kind of monies spent anyhow in this period of trial.

Everyone, new comers into the city can easily get scared about hotels in Abuja and their rates but there are good hotels in  Abuja that offer good value for money. Now, these hotels, despite being called cheap, offer some of the best services available and hold the highest standard possible in hospitality, giving their guests nothing short of a memorable stay that often guarantees repeat visits and excellent reviews and recommendation.

Tranquil Mews Boutique Hotel

Price: N12, 000

 

Tranquil Mews located in Utako is a tastefully furnished and designed hotel located right behind the Julius Berger head office, making it a prime stay for construction expatriates in the city on business. The hotel is a 38 minute drive from the Airport. With room service, free internet, air-conditioning, airport shuttle, laundry services, safety deposit boxes. Tranquil Mews Boutique Hotel is a great bargain for your stay in Abuja.

Newland Luxury Hotel

 

Price: N11,400

Just as their name implies,  Newland provides Luxury on a budget. Nestled in the Wuse Zone area of Abuja, Newland Luxury Hotel is accessible from vantage points around the city. 9 minutes away from the Federal Secretariat, 7 minutes from the International Stadium and a little of 30 minutes from the Nnamdi Azikwe Airport, Newland is ideal for guests with multiple destinations within the city.

Kanem Suites

Price: N14,662

 

Kanem Suites located in Utako provides comfort and luxury for guests at an affordable rate making it one of the most recommended hotels for stays in Abuja. Room rates come with a complimentary breakfast, lunch and dinner. Kanem Suites is a 5 minute drive to Jabi Lake, where visitors can escape the noise of the city for a while and commune with nature and if you are in the city for business the Federal Secretariat is just 10 minutes away from the hotel.

Royal Tropicana Hotel

Price: N18,000

Royal Tropicana has the advantage of being very close to the International Airport in Abuja making it a prime choice for traveling visitors and guests. The hotel has a swimming pool, sauna, gym and spa for recreational, general body wellness and fitness. Offers free internet to guests. Room rates also come with complimentary breakfast. Rooms are air conditioned and the on site restaurant and bar .

Ajoy Hotel and Suites

Price: N12,000

 

Ajoy Hotel and Suites in Gwarinmpa is the model budget friendly hotel. Great accommodation offerings at just the right price and the necessary essentials. Free internet, Cable Television in rooms, en-suite bathroom and toilets, complimentary breakfast, room services, complimentary copies of National newspapers and above all a courteous and friendly staff.

The Weavers Hotel

Price: N12,000

Located in the Central Business District of Abuja, the Weavers Hotel is the businessman’s cabana bargain. Facilities include on site parking, airport shuttle, air-conditioned rooms, complimentary breakfasts, on site restaurant that prepares meals at the request of guests and free internet access.

The hotel also offers airport pickup services which can be arranged when booking and reservations have been made. He Weavers hotel is close to the Eagle Square and the Federal Secretariat. 

Trafford Hotel

 

Price: N14,000

What do you want your average hotel to provide you? What are the basics that would guarantee a comfortable stay? Lets cross check them. Internet. Gym, cant afford to lose form in one trip. Air-Conditioned rooms. Well stocked bar. TV with cable stations, can’t also afford to miss out on Football action on weekends you are away from home. What else? Trafford Hotel has everything covered.

Ritman Hotels

 

Price: N9,500

Ritman Hotel is in close proximity to the Abuja Zoological Park and the National Stadium so if and when you are in the city for sightseeing, it is certainly a place you want to lodge in. The hotel has internet facilities made available for guests, sufficient parking space, air conditioned rooms, on site restaurant that provides guests with meals and a bar that serves alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks.

Laundry services are also available at an extra fee.

Purple Tulip Hotel

 

Price: N10,000

Purple Tulip offers guests an amazingly good experience with dedicated staff on hand to ensure visitors get the best out of their stay at the Purple Tulip.  Rooms come air conditioned, with great bed furnishings in a neat and comfortable space. There is free internet service available to guests. A swimming pool and fitness is also on ground for relaxation and fitness regime of guests. Purple Tuip also has facilities for business meetings and events hosting.

Chateau De Trybze

Price: N12,500

Just a minutes walk from the Chateau De Trybze brings you to the Silverbird Cinemas and Shoprite Mall which means, shopping for your favorite and most needed items during your stay at the Chateau De Trybze as well as taking time off from your schedule to see a move would prove no difficulty at all. The rooms at the Chateau De Trybze are comfortable, clean and up to standard. Rooms are also air conditioned and have Flat TV screens that show cable stations. Guests can also request for laundry services, airport pick up and drop off and car hire at considerate price.