The Motel has won several awards as Hoteliers of Excellence for the past five consecutive years and the Management still hopes to maintain the lead. We have highly trained and qualified Managers in our Management team who make your comfort a priority any time you choose to stay in Motel Benin Plaza. To see our organogram, click Organogram in the "options" box.

Our Motel is centrally located in the Government Reservation Area (G.R.A) of Benin City, the Capital of Edo State, Nigeria, Africa. The state has a population of about 2,172,005 people, with various ethnic groups, prominent amongst which are the Edos, Esan, Ora, and Afemai. The popular Oba's Palace (King's Palace) of Benin is worthy of visit although permission must be obtained from the Oba's Secretary. The present Oba of Benin, OMO N'OBA N'EDO UKU AKPOLOKPOLO EREDIAUWA ascended the throne on the 1st of December, 1978, and was coronated on the 23rd of March, 1979.

The Oba's Palace is 7 minutes walk from the Motel, while the Government House, the seat of Political Administration, is 5 minutes walk from the Motel. The city Museum, State House of Assembly, and the Cultural Centre are also short walk from the Hotel.

The Motel has a capacity of 135 Bedrooms made up of 17 Single Rooms, 96 Double Rooms, 7 Business Double Rooms, 15 Suites of different categories. Our Motel is centrally located in a secure environment which is further enhanced internally with highly trained security staff. Our prices are moderate and affordable. All our rooms are ensuite with remote control, Air-conditioners, Satellite Televisions, Telephone services, and Fridges. The Executive Suites have the above features and a largesize bedroom (King size) with Dinning, Bar and Study, 24 hours Room Services, Personal House Keeping assistant.

As we check you in as our Guest(s), you receive complimentary Swan bottled Water, Free Weekend Local Newspapers and Video Cassette Recorder(VCR) is made available on request for your personal entertainment.

Our car Hire service is available on 24 hours basis and the charge is moderate. Our Restaurant is open 24 hours, seven days of the week and has an extensive menu of both continental and Nigerian Dishes available. For a more relax atmosphere, we have a live musical band to entertain you during week days and weekends.

We have a comfortable and spacious Conference Hall which can accommodate up to 400 people for all kinds of Seminars, Workshops, Group Dinners, Parties, Weddings, Receptions, Company's Annual General Meetings and other engagements. We have Overhead Projector, Flip Chart, Video Cassette Recorder (VCR), Television and Public Address System.

For a healthier living, try a workout in our Gym, enjoy nature's comfort at our standard swimming pool or just relax in our Steam Shower.

OUR CONTACT INFORMATION
Address: MOTEL BENIN PLAZA, 1A, Reservation Road, G. R. A., Benin City, P. O. Box 572, Edo State, Nigeria.
Tel: 234-052-254779, 234-052-254742, 234-052-251519, 234-052-256312
Fax: 234-052-259125
Hotline: 234-802-3524766, 234-803-7174807
Email: reservations@motelbeninplaza.com
Website: www.motelbeninplaza.com

RECREATION
Benin City has an international standard stadium and an 18 hole golf course. There are various seasonal tournament, amongst which are: Edo Open Golf tournament, Ogbe Hard Court, the Table Tennis annual tournament, Football leagues, etc.

FESTIVAL
The Igue festival is celebrated annually by the Binis during the month of December, usually from 21st - 29th. It is essentially to give God thanks for the closing year and to ask for more blessing in the coming year.

BENIN AIRPORT
The Benin Airport is 5 minutes drive from the hotel. The hotel operates a shuttle service free for its customers/guests going to the airport, or any of the inter transport stations within the city e.g. Edo Line, Edegbe Line, etc. To use our service, you need to book ahead of time.

SUPERMARKET
There are a number of supermarkets around the city. Notable amongst them are Zoro Supermarket, which is at Airport Road; the Exclusive Supermarket at Benin/Sapele Road and The Imperial at Adesuwa Grammer School Road.

BANKING FACILITIES
Many of the old and new generation banks operate in Benin. Amongst the old ones are First Bank Plc., Union Bank Plc., UBA Plc., and New Nigeria Bank Plc., all situated around the Kings Square area. Among the new generation banks are Allstates Trust Bank, Zenith International Bank, Guaranty Trust Bank, Inter Continental Trust Bank and Equity Bank Ltd., all situated within the city center.

NITE CLUBS & EATERIES
The city boasts of numerous night spots characteristic of its inhabitants, prominent amongst which are PREST Nite Club and Casino which operates all days of the week - weekends being the peak. Regular live musical band and occassional invitation of prominent out of town artists also feature. Good music, good food and karaoke nights available. There is also the well organised BLUE EDGE Club House at the Popular Ihama Road, G.R.A., for better ambience, good food, good music. If you are the out door type fun lover this place is for you. MR. BIGG'S, RIMA, KAYDEES and ELLIES are also popular relaxation spots in the city with their unique, exotic ice cream, hordivre and good food. They are situated at Sapale Road, Murtala Mohammed Way and Airport Road respectively. They are places worth visiting for couple and family.

CULTURAL SITES
The historic Igun Street, reputed for Bronze artwork and artifact is a site worth visiting - six munites walk from Motel Benin Plaza. Prices are quoted for various works but negotiable.

OGBA ZOO
The Ogba Zoo is about 15 minutes drive from the hotel and it boasts of a variety of Exotic and Wild animals. Tickets are usually obtained to have access and you need a guide.

MARKET
Benin City is the home of a number of diverse and fascinating markets. You can try the Oba Market for Textiles, Cosmetics, etc. New Benin Market for Electronics, Local and Foreign Textile, Cosmetics, Jewelry, etc. Ekiosa market for Textiles, etc. All markets of course stock various types of food and its condiments.

GIFT SHOP
Hallmark gift shop situated at 2, Sakponba Road, is a reputable stockist of local and foreign assorted gift items ranging from greeting cards to body and household items - a place worth visiting.

MUSIC SHOP
There are music shops around the city were Audio and Video CDs and Tapes could be purchased - prominent amongst which are Music Workshop situated at No. 4, Sakponba Road, Soul To Soul Music centre, situated at New Lagos Road, etc.

HEALTH CARE
Benin City has a University Teaching Hospital at Ugbowo, about 25 minutes drive from the hotel. A Specialist Hospital along Sapele Road is just five minutes walk from the hotel. There are several other private hospitals and maternity homes in the city, prominent amongst them are Osula Royal Hospital at Mission Road, Benoni Hospital at G.R.A., Edi-Ale Hospital just behind the hotel, Dr. Aghahowa Hospital at Ekenwan Road and Oviasu Maternity Home along Medical Stores Road. There are also numerous Medicine Stores where prescribed drugs can be purchased. Amos Chemist and Airen Chemist are situated along Sapele Road, Welfare Chemist at Ehondon Street and Austin Chemist at Igun Street.