Nigeria’s hotel development pipeline in 2026 comprises 61 chain hotels across 11 international brands, totaling 9,147 rooms, according to data provided to Nairametrics by Trevor Ward, Principal of W Hospitality Group.
Lagos State accounts for the bulk of this pipeline, hosting all 11 hotel chains and more than half of the country’s planned rooms, reinforcing its position as Nigeria’s dominant hospitality investment hub.
The dataset is based strictly on signed development agreements between hotel operators and developers, covering both Hotel Management Agreements and franchise models.
It excludes announcements or informal listings and only includes deals that have reached a formal commitment stage as of early 2026. The analysis focuses on international and multi-country hotel chains, excluding purely domestic operators.
This article identifies the hotel chains with pipeline projects in Nigeria as of 2026, the number of hotels under development for each chain, and the specific locations where these projects are concentrated.
The Ascott chain has two planned hotel projects in Nigeria’s 2026 pipeline, both located in Lagos.
Ascott is a global hospitality company focused on serviced residences and extended-stay accommodation, with operations in over 230 cities worldwide.
Its portfolio includes multiple accommodation formats such as serviced apartments, city hotels, and resort-style properties designed to cater to business travellers, relocating professionals, and leisure guests.
