Bon Hotels sets new benchmark in Nigeria with Abuja revamp
The four-star Bon Hotel Abuja, which was taken over by the Bon Hotels Group in October 2016, has completed phases one and two of a total revamp. The initial phases saw a refurbishment and redecoration of the existing rooms and bathrooms, an upgrade and revamp of all the public areas, the addition of a swimming pool, a gym and a coffee lounge.
The final phase, which is still in progress, is the addition of 20 new rooms on the recently acquired property adjacent to the existing hotel. The owner and general manager in consultation with executive chef, Chris Geldart have also upgraded their restaurant and kitchen facilities and launched a new menu.
Celebrating the Nigerian hospitality industry
General manager Ankia Geldart explained that it wasn’t without its challenges: "As a working hotel, with in-house guests, the revamp was often a challenge as the hotel needed to consider guests and mitigate any inconvenience."
Ikenna Chukwueke, owner of the property, confirmed the joint commitment: "Our mutual commitment to this project speaks for itself; you simply do not achieve an average room occupancy of 90% by accident. This takes careful design, and commitment of both parties to consistently delivering four-star international service standards and products, and Bon Hotels have certainly proved their worth."
Addressing guests at the event, CEO of Bon Hotels International West Africa, Guy Stehlik confirmed the group’s dedication and enthusiasm to the hotels they manage and market, and moreover their commitment to the upliftment, success and transformation of the Nigerian hospitality industry: "With owners who are wholeheartedly passionate about our brand, with the value and experience our board, management and staff bring to the table, we are undoubtedly confident about our success in Nigeria."
