Sheraton Lagos Hotel

Rooms and decor

Picture a square, 11-story building in 80s modern style standing on Mobolaji Bank Anthony Way in Ikeja GRA — that is Sheraton Lagos Hotel, an international-brand property open since 1985 and still a landmark for business travelers cycling in and out of Lagos. The roughly 331 rooms and suites run to a classic chain-hotel look: warm browns and beiges, heavy curtains that block the light and the noise from the busy street outside, big beds with Sheraton Sweet Sleeper linens that reviewers still call comfortable, a wide desk by the window with room for a laptop, and a marble bathroom in the classic business-hotel mold. Many higher floors facing the pool and inner garden look out over clusters of green palms, while the street-side rooms get the full bustle of Ikeja. If you want quiet, ask for the garden side. The overall feel is not the polished luxury of a new hotel in Europe or Dubai, but the reassuring familiarity of a classic business hotel.

Food and amenities

The heart of a stay here is The Crockery, the main restaurant and the thing reviewers mention most. It runs as a full buffet across all three meals. Breakfast covers eggs to order, congee, fresh-baked bread, fruit, and African dishes like akara bean fritters with boiled yam, while dinner is the highlight — a spread of Nigerian food including spice-fragrant jollof rice, rich egusi soup, and Hausa-style suya, alongside international stations of pasta, sushi, and Western desserts. Nearby, the Phoenix bar draws business travelers for an evening Star beer or a Heineken. Step outside and there is the outdoor pool under the palms, one of the more photographed spots on the property. There is also a tennis court, a 24-hour gym, a small spa for massages, and meeting rooms in several sizes plus a ballroom for larger events — a well-rounded set for a business hotel near the airport.

Location and getting there

Location is the trump card that keeps Sheraton Lagos near the top of the list for international travelers. It sits on Mobolaji Bank Anthony Way in Ikeja GRA, one of the safest business and residential districts in Lagos, just 10-15 minutes by car from both the domestic and international terminals of Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA), traffic permitting. That suits anyone with a pre-dawn departure or a late landing who does not want to risk the 1-2 hour crawl into Lagos Island. It is about a 10-minute walk to Ikeja City Mall, with restaurants, a cinema, a Shoprite supermarket, and brand stores, while the government offices, major banks, and corporate buildings around Allen Avenue are a short drive away — handy for business meetings. For Lagos Island or Victoria Island, the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway is easy to reach from here. A private car or Uber/Bolt is the main way to get around, and walking far at night is not advised.

Things to know before booking

Straight talk to help you decide. The most common point in reviews is that the building and decor are starting to show their age — the hotel has been open since the mid-80s, and while it has been renovated in stages, parts of the lobby, the corridors, and some in-room furniture still feel dated next to newer hotels in the area. If you want a sharp, modern look, you may come away unmoved. Second, Wi-Fi and AC are inconsistent in some rooms — reviewers have complained about internet dropping out and air-conditioning that runs loud or does not cool enough; ask to switch rooms straight away, since staff usually fix it fast. Third, on price and charges, the starting rate may look fair, but Nigerian service charges and taxes add a fair bit to the final bill, and Sheraton-level pricing runs above the market average, so check the total carefully. Last, the traffic around the hotel: Mobolaji Bank Anthony Way is heavily congested morning and evening, so allow at least 30-45 minutes to the airport at rush hour and never cut it close.

Our take

Pulling together a lot of real reviews, Sheraton Lagos Hotel is a classic business hotel that sells convenience near MMIA airport, a buffet at The Crockery that is genuinely good, and helpful staff. If you are a business traveler flying into Lagos for a short trip, want a safe bed near the airport in Ikeja GRA, or need somewhere to sleep on an overnight layover before a pre-dawn onward flight, this is a steady, no-regrets choice — and it works for families who want to sleep near the airport before moving on. But if you are after a brand-new luxury look, standout design, or a base in the middle of Victoria Island or Ikoyi with more food and nightlife on the doorstep, this may not be the answer. Overall we give it 7.5/10, best for business travelers, layover guests, and families who value a location near the airport and reassuring service over luxury or design.