Eko Hotels and Suites is a five-star conference centre hotel in Lagos.
History
Established in 1977 as Èkó Holiday Inn and built on Victoria Island, it is the largest hotel in Nigeria. It was designed by architect Oluwole Olumuyiwa in collaboration with Americans. In September 2024, the Lagos zone of the National Association of Nigeria Travel Agencies (NANTA) entered a mutually benefitting agreement with the hotel to display Nigeria's deep tourism to the world. == Ownership ==
Ownership
Eko Hotels and Suites is owned by the Chagoury Group, a conglomerate led by Nigerian-Lebanese businessmen Ronald and Gilbert Chagoury. The hotel is part of their extensive portfolio, which includes other significant investments such as Eko Atlantic City and various construction companies. ==Design==
Design
The hotel building comprises 825 rooms and suites in four multistory buildings, clad in white with views of the Atlantic Ocean and the Kuramo Lagoon. Eko Hotels & Suites has a sister hotel in Port Harcourt named Hotel Presidential. ==Events==
Events
Eko Hotels & Suites has the largest Convention Centre in Nigeria. Events that have taken place at the hotel include; concerts, movie premieres, international exhibitions, weddings, conferences and Award ceremonies. The Convention center is usually used for these events and can cater to 6,000 people. ==Restaurants==
Restaurants
There are eight restaurants and bars within the hotel complex: • Crossroads Tex Mex Restaurant and Bar which serves Mexican Cuisine. • 1415 Italian Restaurant, located at Eko Signature which specializes in Italian Fine Dining. • Kuramo Sports Café serves continental and local dishes with a full buffet. • Red Chinese Restaurant which is located at the roof behind the Eko Convention Centre. • The Lagoon Breeze Restaurant which is also known for its BBQ Fridays. ==See also==