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Hotel Presidential

4.0 of 5
Aba Port Harcourt Express Road, Port Harcourt 5141, Nigeria
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Hotel Presidential
Ranked #6 of 14 hotels in Port Harcourt
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Abakaliki, Ebonyi, Nigeria
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12 reviews 12 reviews
11 hotel reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 May 2013

In a country where government property is treated with levity, it is a wonder that this hotel still has charm. The rooms are cosy, antique and surprisingly comfortable. The food is good with a wide variety of dishes. The elevators work well but is curiously located a distance from the reception area.

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Hotel-Presidential, Manager at Hotel Presidential, responded to this review
13 May 2013

Dear Sir, We thank you for your review and we hope to see you again soon at the Hotel. More

Perth, Western Australia, Australia
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12 reviews 12 reviews
5 hotel reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 March 2013

Maybe it was good once, but when I was there nothing worked and everything is dirty and old. Even the shower/bath was filthy. Cant get a drink in the bar due to lots of hookers harassing you at every chance. The pool was green. The room service was ok. I stayed there when working for Shell, who were nto any... More

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Hotel-Presidential, Manager at Hotel Presidential, responded to this review
8 March 2013

Dear sir, we thank you for your review. The hotel has drastically changed since you were here last. The pool is no more green for instance but a clear blue as you can see from the unedited pictures. The majority of the rooms have been renovated. The hotel is on a major renovation program. However, this looks like a review... More

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3 hotel reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 February 2013 via mobile

Nothing works and everything is dirty and old. Tons of hookers will harass you at every chance. The pool scene is rad. The room service sucks. The Lebanese restaurant is good. General all around terrible African service. But it's kinda cool.

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Hotel-Presidential, Manager at Hotel Presidential, responded to this review
19 February 2013

Dear sir, We thank you for the 3 stars you gave us. We hope to serve you better next time you are around. We appreciate you found something positive in the pool and the Lebanese Restaurant. Best regards. More

Lagos, Nigeria
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21 reviews 21 reviews
19 hotel reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 June 2012

Since Novotel again messed up with capacity planning we had to move to Presidential. This Hotel is not recommend by most of the international companies, since it is state owned (just a quote). But security at the gate etc. made a good impression. Check in was quick despite the circumstances. Lobby is huge is in ok condition. After leaving the... More

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Hotel-Presidential, Manager at Hotel Presidential, responded to this review
19 September 2012

Dear Sir, We thank you for your review of Hotel Presidential. We will take your comments into consideration and treat them immediately. Presidential hotel is under a big renovation program. Rooms and public areas are being upgraded regularly. Most of the carpets in the rooms have been changed and in some rooms carpet is being replaced with tiles and parquet... More

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 May 2012 via mobile

We use this hotel as a crew change and I can say that it is ok. The Chinese is a must and everyone I have dined with has rated it very highly. Staying there we are made to feel very welcome and the hotel is clean and homely.

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Beirut, Lebanon
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 June 2011

I stayed in one of the newly remodeled single bedrooms at the Hotel Presidential and having travelled all over the nation, I can tell you I was very happy having chosen the Hotel Presidential. Clean and neat rooms with creative decorations was a nice change to what I usually get when I travel in Nigeria. I think my favorite thing... More

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Beirut
2 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 June 2011

I Stayed at the presidential hotel, Port Harcourt on my last business trip to PH, and i was surprised with the level service they offered. It is a very preactical hotel to stay at, with different restaurants, all with delicious food, especialy the chinese resturant. It was great setting up meetings in the lobby, or business dinners at their outlets.... More

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los angeles, California, USA
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 October 2010

Prior to my trip to the Niger Delta, I was following the news for a while and I was pretty terrified about what could happen if I had to travel there; Hotel Presidential made me feel safe and secure within the parameters of the compound; The Buffet was excellent and the Bar had a few westerners so I got to... More

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Prague, Czech Republic
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 July 2010

Stayed at this hotel for 10 days and must say that it surprised me positively compared with reviews i have seen. The hotel are in a ongoing renovation/refurbishment which really make needed changes into the hotel, they have a must visit new bush bar in the garden and rooms are being renovated, i ware fortunated to get a change of... More

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Sentosa Island, Singapore
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 July 2010

I have stayed in several countries in Africa, in several chain hotels as well. What I enjoyed about the hotel was that it has a beautiful bar, and a beautiful customer service. I stayed for 11 nights, they called me twice per day to make sure if my stay was okay. The cleanliness was very nice compared to other hotels... More

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Additional Information about Hotel Presidential

Also Known As:
Presidential Hotel Port Harcourt
Address: Aba Port Harcourt Express Road, Port Harcourt 5141, Nigeria
Region: Nigeria > Rivers State > Port Harcourt
Amenities:
Bar/Lounge Business Centre Fitness Centre Free High-Speed Internet Free Parking Pets Allowed Restaurant Room Service Shuttle Bus service Suites Swimming Pool Wheelchair access
Hotel Style:
Ranked #6 of 14 hotels in Port Harcourt
Price Range: £££
Hotel Class:4 star (4*)
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
Hotel Presidential is located in the heart of the Garden City - Port Harcourt 'Capital of Rivers State', Nigeria, less than an hour drive from the international and domestic airport. Along Ph-Aba expressway a stone throw from Port Harcourt Libration Stadium.Being centrally situated within the business districts and the main shopping areas of the city, Hotel Presidential is an ideal choice for both leisure and business travelers. The hotel's five star status is reflected through its 251 tastefully furnished and functionally equipped Rooms and 49 spacious Suites including Presidential , Luxury and Royal Suites for those who prefer that extra touch of luxury.The value of the Hotel is supplemented by our conference and banqueting facilities comprising of four Conference rooms, Royal Banquet hall, Main Banquet hall and the largest, the Atlantic hall with a capacity over 500 persons all of them just perfect for holding conferences, conventions, seminars, workshops, weddings and other events. In addition, the hotel also boasts of an open air field called "field of music" idealy designed for show promotions.Our hotel features a variety of restaurants offering a wide selection of international cuisines and distinctive styles ranging from African and Asian to Lebanese Cuisine specialties. A wide range of drinks with a high level of comfort and service is provided in our bars, offering our guests privacy in conversation and relaxation, ideal for entertaining friends or meetings with your business associates.Additional services include; concierge, 24 hour room service, laundry, business centre, car park comfortably accommodating over 200 cars, car hire service stand. Sporting facilities like gymnasium, tennis court and outdoor swimming pool are also available.Portraying our image as the biggest and the oldest five star hotel in the east of the Niger Delta, we provide the best security with warm hospitality and impeccable service. ... more   less 
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