Beyonce’s Halo played softly over the state of the art PA system of this 4 star boutique hotel in Victoria Island, as I waited to meet the front desk manager in the finely decorated lobby area.
Glancing around with my practice eye I noted the CCTV cameras, smoke detectors, CO2 and powder fire extinguishers all around the key nooks and crannies. The day’s latest headlines could be seen from newspapers in the lobby.
The front desk manager and other members of staff that were introduced to me were very pleasant and all smiles.
As I started my tour of the Morning Side Suites, I observed the alcoves on the hotel’s two floors which had plush seats and a coffee table for any guests who wanted to catch their breath or simply wanted a private space to chat. Speaking of guests, every guest I encountered was in high spirits and greeted me with a smile and a cheery ‘Good morning.’ I took this as a sign of how pleased they were to be staying at the hotel and jokingly wondered if there was something in the water.
Honestly though, I suppose anyone would be all smiles too after a night in one of the 38 deliciously luxurious rooms; some with Jacuzzi tubs in the bathroom. They are split into three categories namely – the Standard, Superior and the Executive suites. Each room had a safety deposit box, mini-fridge and flat screen television with cable network access.
Other facilities available at this joy of a hotel include free 24 hour Wi-Fi, a fully equipped gym, swimming pool, 2 well-stocked bars, colorful restaurant (it was overwhelmingly orange) that offers both local and continental dishes, conference room with a projector and Audio Visual equipment that seats 50 depending on the set up pattern; perfect for board meetings and staff training seminars, laundry/dry cleaning services and available on request – a shuttle bus.
First opened for business in March 2012, Morning Side Suites is located at 11b, Teslim Elias Close, Off Ahmadu Bello Way, Victoria Island literally walking distance from the popular Silverbird Galleria. The hotel also offers a Barbecue Night every Friday from 6-11pm, Happy Hour runs at both bars anytime a football match is on and the restaurant has strict Office Lunch Menu weekdays from 12noon – 4pm.
Join the long list of satisfied customers and click here to book a room at Morning Side Suites today.
