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The Metropolitan Hotel Calabar

4.0 star property
Calabar hotel with outdoor pool and restaurant

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Standard Room | In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, soundproofing
Lobby
Lounge
Bar (on property)
Outdoor pool, pool loungers
VIP Access

Reviews

5.0 out of 10
In the heart of Calabar, The Metropolitan Hotel Calabar offers a luxurious urban retreat. Relax by the poolside bar or enjoy live music at the nightclub, while also taking advantage of high-speed public WiFi and a coffee shop.

Popular amenities

  • Airport transfer
  • Pool
  • Bar
  • Gym
  • Laundry facilities
  • Air conditioning

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurants and bar/lounge
  • Outdoor pool
  • Nightclub
  • Breakfast available
  • Free airport shuttle
  • Outdoor tennis court
  • Fitness centre
  • Children's pool
  • Pool bar
  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee shop/cafe

Feel at home (6)

  • Free cots/infant beds
  • Children's pool
  • Fridge
  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Garden

Room options

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Chalet, Poolside | In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, soundproofing

Chalet, Poolside

Highlights

Soundproofed
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room | In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, soundproofing

Standard Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
  • 22.0 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Interior detail

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  • Free breakfast
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
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About the area

Map
10 Murtala Mohammed Highway, Cross River State, Calabar, 540281

What's nearby

  • U. J. Esuene Stadium - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Millenium Park - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Calabar Museum - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • National Archives of Nigeria - 5 min drive - 4.4 km
  • Calabar International Convention Centre - 12 min drive - 9.8 km

Getting around

  • Uyo (QUO-Akwa Ibom) - 109 min drive
  • Free airport shuttle

Restaurants

  • ‪Fish Park - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Big munch garden - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪BAYS BAR - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪PATO's FISH - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Crunchies - ‬2 min drive

About this property

The Metropolitan Hotel Calabar

A great choice for a stay in Calabar, The Metropolitan Hotel Calabar features a nightclub. You can splash around at the outdoor pool, grab a bite to eat at the coffee shop/cafe or unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge. A free airport shuttle, a poolside bar and a fitness centre are other features.

Languages

English

At a glance

DONE

Hotel size

    • 130 rooms
DONE

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: midnight
    • Minimum check-in age – 18
    • Check-out time is noon
DONE

Special check-in instructions

    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
DONE

Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
DONE

Pets

    • No pets or service animals allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
DONE

Transfers

    • Free airport shuttle (available 24 hours)
DONE

Other information

    • Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast each morning (surcharge)
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Poolside bar
  • Coffee shop
  • Barbecue grills
  • 24-hour room service

Travelling with children

  • Children's pool

What to do

  • Pool table

Working away

  • Business centre
  • 3 meeting rooms
  • Conference centre (4575 square feet of space)

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Luggage storage
  • Wedding services
  • Multilingual staff
  • Pool loungers

Facilities

  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace
  • Fitness centre
  • An outdoor pool
  • Nightclub
  • Outdoor tennis court
  • Banquet hall

Accessibility

  • Lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchairs available on site
  • Well-lit path to entrance

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Flat-screen television
  • Satellite TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Slippers

Sleep well

  • Blackout curtains
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Free cot/infant bed
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Bed sheets provided

What to enjoy

  • Fireplace

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bath combination
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk

Food and drink

  • Fridge
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe
  • Restaurant dining guide

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Buffet breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately NGN 3000 per person

Renovations and closures

The property will be renovating from 1 August 2025 to 31 August 2025 (completion date subject to change). The following areas are affected:
  • Lift
  • Exterior
  • Front desk
  • Lobby
  • Tennis courts
Renovation work will only be conducted during working hours. Every effort will be made to minimise noise and disturbance.

Children & extra beds

  • Rollaway beds are available for NGN 4000.0 per day

Policies

Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit on-site.
This property accepts credit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard

Also known as

Transcorp Hotels Hotel Calabar
Transcorp Hotels Hotel
Transcorp Hotels Calabar
Transcorp Hotels
Transcorp Hotels
The Metropolitan Calabar
The Metropolitan Hotel Calabar Hotel
The Metropolitan Hotel Calabar Calabar
The Metropolitan Hotel Calabar Hotel Calabar

Frequently asked questions

Does The Metropolitan Hotel Calabar offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, The Metropolitan Hotel Calabar does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Is there a pool at The Metropolitan Hotel Calabar?

Yes, there's an outdoor pool and a children's pool.

Are pets allowed at The Metropolitan Hotel Calabar?

Sorry, neither pets nor service animals are allowed.

Is an airport shuttle service offered by The Metropolitan Hotel Calabar?

Yes, a free airport shuttle is available.

What are the check-in and check-out times at The Metropolitan Hotel Calabar?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is noon.

What is there to do at The Metropolitan Hotel Calabar and nearby?

Practise your swing on the tennis courts. Enjoy a swim in the outdoor pool or use the hotel's other amenities, which include a nightclub and a fitness centre. The Metropolitan Hotel Calabar also has a picnic area and a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near The Metropolitan Hotel Calabar?

Yes, there's an on-site restaurant.

What's the area around The Metropolitan Hotel Calabar like?

The Metropolitan Hotel Calabar is in the heart of Calabar, a short 7-minute walk from Millenium Park and 3 minutes' walk from U. J. Esuene Stadium.

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The Metropolitan Hotel Calabar Reviews

Reviews

5.0

6.0/10

Cleanliness

5.4/10

Staff & service

4.0/10

Amenities

5.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

4/10 Fair

A shadow of its old self

I made reservations online from the US through Travelocity. Upon arriving at the hotel, they could not locate my reservation. After almost 30 minutes, they stated that they could not honor the rate I was charged and for which I had paid Travelocity already and tried to charge me more. I spoke to the Manager and after almost an hour, I placed an international call to Travelocity, USA and they called the hotel and straightened things out. It took over an hour to sort this out and check in. This hotel and staff are unprepared to do business online.

10/10 Exceptional

Chidubem, 2-night trip

2/10 Poor

Not impressed,
OLIVER, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

WIlson, 1-night trip

2/10 Poor

I was denied my already paid reservation and had to go pay for another Mega-hilton hotel and my money is yet to be refunded even now...!!!
Ade, 2-night trip

4/10 Fair

3-night trip

4/10 Fair

1-night trip
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

6/10 Good

Good hotel, clean room and environment

Hotel is well located for Business and leisure. Accessible to everywhere, secured and clean. Breakfast is rich and staff are good and kind
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

2/10 Poor

nothing works

Basically nothing works in this hotel. They will come and fix things if you ask but it's a struggle and will take hours. Plus they don't want to honor Expedia reservations and payments.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

2/10 Poor

beware!

they don't like to honor Expedia bookings!!! Beware!! We booked this hotel and paid for 2 nights at different points during our stay before arriving. Problems with both. We paid to avoid using credit cards in Nigeria and carrying cash and wanted to book through a reliable service like Expedia but Rooms were not ready and staff was rude. Manager unavailable. After a hassle, they eventually gave us rooms on the ground floor in an extremely stuffy mildew smelling room. If you book through Expedia you will be lucky to get a room and will be harassed during your stay. Also room service is terrible. All around awful for a lot of money for this area. Thumbs down!!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Very good

Not well maintained

My stay was amazing only that hotels.com still has a great booking issue with Nigerian hotels, you can do a last minute booking. You are more likely going to be turned down
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

4/10 Fair

Deceptive Description

The description of the hotel and rooms made it sound like it was one of their best views. However, when we arrived we were taken outside the main hotel in the rain to a much less desirable room and location. We paid cash separately for one of our team members who came to visit for only one night. After we left, they tried to charge him again. This was very disappointing.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Very good

It was worth it!

The Transcorp is probably one of the older hotels in Calabar. Although I experienced a bit of delay in getting my reservation confirmed, the staff were quite polite. I was also impressed that the hotel's facilities were still in good order. Overall, I am glad I decided to stay there.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

6/10 Good

Just okay

The hotel is centrally located with courteous staff. The hotel's food is great. I was a bit disappointed with the gym's location, seems pretty off. Overall, it's one of the best in the Calabar town.