*Why the rich and famous make ceaseless pilgrimage to multimillion dollar edifice
Yes, Dr. Sam Iwuajoku is a businessman with a clear-cut vision, boundary-shoving commitment to birthing novel and noble ideas and passionate belief in the Nigerian dream, these are the ideals that have kept the chairman of Quits Aviation Services Nigeria, alive and awake to the power and plausibility of his beliefs. No doubt, his ascent the steep slope of entrepreneurial success and acclaim was pockmarked with challenges. It was replete with rigours and disappointments. But he towered above all odds to become a successful magnate in Nigeria.
Today, he is celebrated at home and abroad as one of the Nigeria’s league of extraordinary entrepreneurs. He is energetic and enthusiastic, uncompromising, yet realistic; impossibility has no space in Sam’s lexicon. As far as business ideas and innovations are concerned, he turns nothing down, except the collar of his shirt. Spotting goldmine where many see landmines, have set him apart from the crowd.
However, as you read, Dr. Sam is simply beset by bliss and sweet delight because he has added yet another remarkable feather to his cap. His joy is contagious and profound; it stems from the attainment of his latest exploit: the completion and grand opening of his much talked about hotel, called Legend…Curio by Hilton.
The edifice which is situated around the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos, is the first of its kind and it threw its doors open for business at the prestigious ExecuJet, the private jet lounge of Lagos International Airport, Lagos, some days ago. The hotel which features a private jet hangar and an exclusive immigrations and customs desk for private jet customers, joins the exclusive Curio Collection by Hilton, a collection of more than 60 one-of-a-kind hotels and resorts celebrated for their individuality and appeal to travellers seeking local and authentic experiences.
The Legend not only emerged as the first in its class in the Mainland and beyond, the owners truly went off the beaten track to give patrons a memorable time. The hospitality complex is beautiful with a great view, good food and excellent facilities for connoisseurs of luxury and elegance.
The hotel features a flight support lounge that delivers the ultimate VIP welcome experience for the arrival of passengers and hotel guests. The lounge provides quick grab and go style catering, clean and fresh changing facilities and is perfect for high profile meetings.
Legend indeed lives up to its legendary name; moving about its picturesque expanse, you just might get lost in its dazzle of decor and tasteful ornamentation.
An enticing warmth extends from its lovely exterior, luring you into its beautiful interior. The feel is more like a private mansion than a hotel, and strenuous efforts are made to ensure that you never have cause to regret your stay there.
The Legend boasts of premium rooms and services; from its thermal water system to soothing air conditioners, courteous house-keepers to front desk staff, you are accorded royal treatment from the day you step into its expanse and make your exit.
It is undoubtedly the hotel to beat at the moment; its prize-winning hospitality among other perks, make it an incontestable favourite of foremost businessmen and holidaymakers. The Legend has six suites; two Business Suites, and four Deluxe Suites which further incorporate spacious living rooms.
The hotel’s premium suites include two Presidential Suites which include kitchenettes, private outdoor terraces that provide a breath-taking view of the tarmac and runway, Jacuzzis, and complimentary access to the gym, pool and steam room. The Presidential Suites are ideal for both long-stay and temporary residence.
The Legend Hotel’s signature restaurant and bar, De Bull, is sure to make waves as not only a premier steak house but also an efficient grab and go buffet focused on health.
One influential patron of the hotel noted that he expected nothing less from its founder; Sam, a highly successful magnate with the Midas touch, who has been around for some time. He’s an authority in the aviation sector and a very close friend of Africa’s richest billionaire, Aliko Dangote.
