MEAMARKETS / Business Awards 2021 71 , Dec21039 The Wheatbaker offers the corporate traveller all the comfort and convenience of a five-star luxury boutique hotel. Located in the residential heart of Ikoyi, Nigeria, it is Lagos’ premier exclusive hotel. Best Luxury Boutique Hotel - Lagos Situated near the Lagos business districts of Ikoyi and Victoria Island, and only 35km from Murtala Muhammed International Airport, The Wheatbaker is perfectly placed for any traveller. The hotel’s name is inspired by the story of Mr Amos Stanley Wynter Shackleford, who originally built the property to be his home in 1950, however he never actually lived there. Over 50 years later, the building served as inspiration to develop a hotel. Amos Stanley Wynter Shackleford was born in the Maroon community of Charlestown, near Buff Bay in Portland, Jamaica in 1887. His father, Edwin Shackleford was a saddle maker. In 1903, Amos Stanley got a job with the Government Railway, starting at 15 shillings a week. By 1912, he had worked as an agent at various stations across the island and was earning 45 shillings a week. When jobs on the Nigerian Railway were advertised in Jamaica, he took the opportunity offered and left for West Africa in 1913. About that time, there was a downturn in the economy, so Shackleford, with his wife’s help, went into business on his own, opening a bakery on a small domestic scale. This business flourished, and Shackleford introduced new production and marketing methods. The business expanded into other Nigerian towns, and to what was then the Gold Coast in the 1930s. He soon became known as the ‘Bread King’ and the bread as ‘Shackleford’. He eventually sold out and retired in 1950, but he was also involved in transport and gas retailing business, and the importation of Jamaican rum. Shackleford was an important pioneering industrialist and entrepreneur. The spirit of Amos Stanley shines through in defining the essence of The Wheatbaker. He was an outgoing personality who loved to entertain, and he was notably a stylish dresser. He was one of the only expatriates who completely integrated into Lagos life, even becoming an honorary member of the political party that was fighting for independence from colonial rule. Thus, the hotel that now sits in 4 Lawrence Road was named The Wheatbaker in Amos Stanley’s honour. The Wheatbaker is destined to become Lagos’ top lifestyle, luxury accommodation, providing guests with a range of outstanding facilities including lavish suites and rooms, grill room, deli, bar, gymnasium, swimming pool, and spa. Any requests and enquiries can be channelled to the hotel’s proactive and enthusiastic guest relations team via the front desk. Guests have the option to stay in an executive suite, standard queen room, luxury king room, or executive king room, each of which is very stylish and comfortable and include individually controlled air conditioning, TV with 20 satellite channels, mini-bar, tea and coffee making facilities, direct-dial telephones, private bathrooms, hairdryer, razor point, and electronic safe. With regards to dining, the Grill Room takes inspiration from the Nigerian climate, serving South African and local cuisine, seafood, pastas, and much more. Featuring lush décor, guests can enjoy the casual ambience where being comfortable is as much of a priority as delivering the finest service and food. Also in the Grill Room is the charming and modern bar, which serves great wine, champagne and cigars, as well as a delightful palate of snack items. Then there’s the Seraya Deli, a favourite for small, intimate meetings and gatherings of friends, whether for business or leisure. Serving buffet lunches and breakfast every day, there is a huge variety of classic madeto-order deli sandwiches, grills, fish, and fresh salads served until 10 at night. If you still have room after your meal, ask for one of the deli’s famous milkshakes or specialty coffees and teas. However, if you’re not feeling going out for food after a hard day’s work, 24-hour room service is available to order breakfast, lunch and dinner, while enjoying the comfort and privacy of your own room. When it comes to taking some downtime, the fully equipped gymnasium is available to guests with well-trained and professional staff to attend to all needs, in addition to the fully treated and refreshing outdoor pool to cool off and relax in. Or kick back and rejuvenate your mind, body and soul by indulging in body and facial therapy treatments performed by the hotel’s dedicated and highly trained therapists. Overall, guests absolutely love their time spent at The Wheatbaker, with comments on the “lovely food and ambience” and “great service and classy rooms”. One person said, “Seriously, you can make more business connections here in one afternoon than anywhere else in Lagos”, while others shared that it is “the most secure and comfortable hotel in Lagos” and “serenity at its peak”. Company: The Wheatbaker Email: enquiries@ thewheatbakerlagos. com / reservation@ thewheatbakerlagos.com Website: www.thewheatbakerlagos.com
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