Heralding a new era of luxurious hospitality in the heart of Lagos is The George, a boutique hotel which opened recently in Lagos. This luxurious edifice which has been described as majestic with an iconic design, clearly represents the finest hotel offering in Lagos Nigeria. The George, a signature hotel in the tradition of the celebrated hotels in the world is situated on over three acres of exc
lusive and leafy Ikoyi at No. 30 Lugard Avenue and is managed by the Mantis Group. The Mantis Group run a collection of award winning, privately owned, five star properties located around the world. Its specialist areas include Boutique Hotels, Game Reserves, Ski Lodges and Yachts. All of the properties managed by The Mantis Group represent the finest of its kind celebrating culture, architecture and authentic experience. Located in Lagos the business hub of Nigeria, the Hotel is within easy access to Victoria Island, Lekki, Lagos Central Business District (CBD) and the Lagos mainland. It promises to provide exceptional services to its guests who are the large corporations, heads of corporations, diplomats, very senior government officials, senior executives of corporations and high networth individuals. With the benefit of extensive research and insights, The George brand is built to deliver a fresh approach to hospitality and guest experience.
‘’As a brand, we are proud to introduce into this market a distinct hotel experience deeply rooted in culture, excellence, dynamism and quality’’ commented Dorcas George, Managing Director of
The George, ‘’By investing in an iconic property with a focus on tailored services, positive experiences and rich memories, we aim to bring to Nigerians the world class hotel experiences comparable with the top rated international hotels anywhere in the world”. With 61 luxury rooms and suites located on five floors, the hotel consist of 26 Classic Rooms, 9 Deluxe Rooms, 12 Studio Rooms, 8 Classic Suites, 2 Deluxe Suites and 4 Penthouse Suites. The building is curvilinear in layout creating an interesting form. The application of stone cladding, paint and corner glazing on the exterior further enhances the form and the contemporary architectural language. Other facilities provided include a swimming pool, a fully equipped gymnasium, restaurant and bar, as well as conference and meeting rooms to meet the needs of businesses. All conference rooms have complete audio-visual facilities including video conferencing. Themed around the Renaissance era, The George has a feel of an outstanding museum. It is innovatively designed with a collection of works by some marvellous Renaissance artists which include Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo, Bruegel, Caravaggio, Durer and Raphael. The Hotel displays a collection of highly recognized works of the Renaissance period giving it a world-class ambience that combines the traditional and contemporary in a way to exude timeless elegance. The exquisite Da Vinci Bar &Restaurant which takes its name from the Renaissance theme offers excellent intercontinental cuisines from around the world. The alluring interior with a blend of traditional and contemporary décor provides a nice ambience providing an unsurpassed experience to diners. Alongside this experience, the menu is robust with excellent meals presented with panache. At The George, exceptional care is taken over what goes into the glass as much as what goes onto the plate. The rich wine list by the Master Sommelier consist of a selection that combines the best wines from around the world bringing something exciting to offer wine lovers. The Da Vinci Restaurant also offers exclusive fine dining to high end diners who cherish privacy, exclusivity and personalised catering.
‘’The hotel promises to revolutionise guest experience in the Nigeria hospitality industry with an elevated level of service delivery” commented Guy Johnstone, General Manager of The George. ‘’Our team of passionate, committed and dedicated personnel are true ambassadors of The George brand, they embody our values of excellence, professionalism and quality, they bring to life our commitment to deliver life long memories to our guests’’, adds Guy Johnstone.
