That was my response to information supplied by a keen follower of Tribune Tourism Magazine.
And how can Oshodi, Lagos, the hitherto headquarter of anti–social activities and unwholesome abode of Nigeria’s social miscreants and lepers harbour such an impressive hospitality asset? It cannot be real. It cannot. I argued.
And in reality, can you ever think that good and wonderful things can ever come out or ever exist in Oshodi and its environ?
Can you ever believe if anybody had told you that Oshodi is a home to digital revolution in Nigeria?
I am in the same thought with you if your responses to these questions have been negative.
For, only stern optimist could have a positive stand about Oshodi, Lagos going by its accomplished negative stories of being the headquarter of anti-social behaviours and activities.
This was exactly my position and which I held firmly even when the when the informant revealed that Oshodi, does not only harbour 178 exotic rooms, but it also parades other facilities which will shock you as my information has done.
Are you sure of all these? I asked
Of course, at Cappa Bus Stop, Oshodi, it is called Digital Bridge Institute, Guest House. You can take a trip to Lagos and check out the information I am giving you pro bono.
The reformation and rebranding of the Oshodi axis by Governor Akinwumi Ambode, an act which has removed the unpleasant traffic chaos and banished miscreants from the environment made the incursion to No 1 Nitel Street, Cappa Bus Stop, Agege Motto Road, Lagos a nice memory on a Friday, Digital Bridge Guest House, at last!
The unbelievable serenity of the enclosure of Digital Bridge Institute Guest House within Oshodi overpowers the tension generated by driving all the way from Ibadan.
The ambience of peace created there in actuated an involuntary exclamation “Within the cacophonous Oshodi lies this quiet paragon of serenity”?
Of course, the quietness experience inside DBI Guest House is a contradiction to the babbles of noise and chaos of Oshodi.
Helen Mukoro, a Starwood trained Hospitality and Resort Administrator, bearing the Sheraton warmth smile asked as she welcomed TTM to the premises “surprised at what you are seeing and feeling?”
I nodded in agreement “this is unbelievable. You see, I acted on the information about this place with a gale of doubt, “I informed her.
‘That was my experience the first time I resumed here. I was even more sceptical than you. You know the story of Oshodi. And, always the experience of a first visitor here, ‘she explained.
Apart from the ambience of tranquillity, DBI Guest House, Oshodi has the advantage of space. “So, we can still find such a large space here in Lagos?”
DBI Guest House could be described as the terminus of hospitality facilities because, apart from having 178 exotic rooms of different accommodation categories, it has conspicuous space to host any development event.
It also has an intercontinental restaurant which is serviced by seasoned chefs who have passed through the cooking burners and experience from multi-national intercontinental hotel brands
DBI Guest House is one of the caring hospitality centres in Nigeria and has the singular vibe of parading four function halls designed and fitted for conference, seminar, meeting, AGMs, talk show, film shows, all equipped with projectors, super lighting system for effect, executive seats with aircraft design.
Apart from these four exceptional halls, DBI has an Indoor Pavilion with capacity for 1200 guests while it has two special Pent Halls which each can accommodate 450 people the Pent Halls are located on the rooftop of the building. Adding to these are three special meeting rooms with capacity for 40, 28, 20 people.
This is the only guest House in Nigeria that is blessed with a stadium where sporting activities and social events can hold. A stadium suitable for political rally, musical show, religious conference, town meeting and other event of mass presence.
The swimming pool is not designed as a place of swimming only, but also attached to it is the cosy bar and lounge where patrons of the pool can relax with friends after a good swimming session.
DBI Guest House has the best Gymnasium ever in terms of facilities, instructor, space, and attention to patrons.
The rooms are not only neat, but serviced by a horde of well-honed staff who are not only dedicated to ensuring the comfort of customers but also passionate about what they are doing.
The tranquillity at DBI is unexplainable. The quality of service offered therein is well above the benchmark of excellence. It has room and space for every event. It is a heaven created by those who have foreseen the transformation that would consume the old Oshodi for the rebirth of a new Oshodi.
According to Mrs Mukoro ‘it is a hospitality enclave tailor made for your event where you get all in one, hotel accommodation, feeding, events arena, gym, swimming pool, sporting desire, fabulous parking space, good food, excellent staff and ambiance of peace. It is a solemn environment in Oshodi specially created for the fulfillment of your hospitality and recreational desire. The best option for you. A superior option over others.”
And going by what I saw, felt and perceived at DBI guest House in Oshodi, I concur with Helen Mukoro that DBI Guest House, Oshodi is good for you.
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