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Avalon Intercontinental Nigeria limited, an international independent hotel group, has entered into a partnership with Radisson Blu Hotel, a global hotel chain within the Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group.

Olaitan Salaudeen, director of legal at Avalon Intercontinental, announced this in a statement on Friday.

“We are delighted to announce that effective today the Hotel formerly known as Renaissance Hotel Ikeja is now to be known and addressed as Radisson Blu Hotel, Lagos Ikeja, part of the Avalon Hotel Collection owners of Protea Hotel Ikeja, Protea Hotel Victoria Island and Avalon Hotel, Offa, Kwara state,” the statement read.

“The hotel is centrally located in Ikeja, the capital of the Lagos State, home to many corporate headquarters, government offices and large manufacturers. It is situated on Mobolaji Bank Anthony Highway, a main highway linking Ikeja with the rest of Lagos. The location of Radisson Blu Hotel Lagos Ikeja is also just a few km away from Murtala Muhammed International Airport and close to the suburb’s cultural and tourist attractions.

Some top staff of the hotel at the unveiling of the newest Radisson Blu in town

“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.

“The hotel 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 steak house 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.”

Salaudeen said Radisson Blu brand “reinforces our optimism and belief in this decision”.