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The Metropolitan Hotel Calabar

Calabar, Cross River

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Suitable for your business tripStay productive with business facilities.

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2.1/5

BadFrom 11 reviews

4.0/531 Oct 2016

hakeem • Couple Trip

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

4.0/513 Feb 2016

Edmund

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.

3.0/522 Dec 2016

Fidel (USA)

Hotel is well located for Business and leisure. Accessible to everywhere, secured and clean. Breakfast is rich and staff are good and kind

3.0/54 Dec 2015

Edmund

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.

2.0/524 May 2016

Verified traveler

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.

2.0/526 Nov 2015

Helen

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.

1.0/513 May 2025

Verified traveler • Solo Trip

I had a thoroughly disappointing stay at this hotel. From the moment I arrived, it was clear this was not going to live up to expectations. The hotel had a persistent unpleasant smell—not just in the room but throughout common areas like the lobby. The room itself was extremely worn out and tired-looking. I was initially given the wrong room, which was only corrected after I complained. There were frequent power outages during my stay, often leaving me in complete darkness for several minutes before the generator kicked in. On two occasions, I was given visibly dirty towels, which had to be replaced. The bathroom was poorly stocked with the cheapest quality toilet paper, and the shower pressure was so weak it was barely functional. Most concerning, I experienced constant itching after lying in the bed, which raised questions about cleanliness and hygiene. For over £500 for a 3-night stay, this was absolutely not value for money. I was relieved to leave and would not recommend this hotel under any circumstances.

1.0/51 Oct 2021

OLIVER • Couple Trip

Not impressed,

1.0/525 Dec 2020

Ade • Solo Trip

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...!!!

1.0/57 Dec 2016

jessica

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.

1.0/56 Dec 2016

jessica

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!!

Popular Facilities

Swimming Pool

WiFi

Fitness Center

Airport Transfer

24-hour Front Desk

Elevator

Sports & Recreation

Picnic Area

Pool Table

Fitness Facilities

Billiards

Garden

Outdoor Tennis Court

Children's Pool

Nightclub

Public Facilities

Accessible Parking

Elevator/Lift

Hotel Services

Luggage Storage

Wedding Services

24-hour Front Desk

Laundry Service/Dry Cleaning

Hotel Safe

Multilingual Staff

Concierge Services

Other Facilities

Smoking Area

BBQ Facilities

Business Facilities

Conference Center

Ballroom

Conference Space

Business Center

Accesibility

Accessibility Equipment

Wheelchair Accessible

In-room Facilities

Patio or terrace

Transportation

Tours/Ticket Assistance

Airport Transfer (Free)

Connectivity

Free WiFi

Location

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10 Murtala Mohammed Highway, Cross River State, Calabar, NG

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Accommodation Rules

Check-in Procedure

Check-in2:00 PM-midnight

Check-out12:00 PM

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.

Want to check in early? Fill out the Special Requests form on the booking page.

More Policies

No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property.

About The Metropolitan Hotel Calabar

The Metropolitan Hotel Calabar Location
With a stay at The Metropolitan Hotel Calabar, you'll be centrally located in Calabar, just a 3-minute walk from U. J. Esuene Stadium and 7 minutes by foot from Millenium Park. This hotel is 1.1 mi (1.7 km) from Calabar Museum and 2.7 mi (4.4 km) from National Archives of Nigeria.

The Metropolitan Hotel Calabar Facility and Service
Don't miss out on the many recreational opportunities, including a nightclub, an outdoor pool, and an outdoor tennis court. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and wedding services.

The Metropolitan Hotel Calabar Rooms
Make yourself at home in one of the 130 air-conditioned rooms featuring fireplaces and flat-screen televisions. Satellite television is provided for your entertainment. Conveniences include safes and desks, and housekeeping is provided daily.

Restaurant and Cafe
Enjoy a meal at the restaurant or snacks in the coffee shop/cafe. The hotel also offers 24-hour room service. Unwind at the end of the day with a drink at the bar/lounge or the poolside bar. Buffet breakfasts are available daily for a fee.

Room Type and Price

Sat, 22 Aug 2026 - Sun, 23 Aug 2026 (1 night)

1 Room, 1 Adult, 0 Children