Title: The Metropolitan Hotel Calabar Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia [See all properties](http://www.expedia.com/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=10106660&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # The Metropolitan Hotel Calabar Tennis courts, a children's pool, and a lively nightclub with live music create a vibrant urban experience at this Calabar hotel ## Photo gallery for The Metropolitan Hotel Calabar ![Lobby - The Metropolitan Hotel Calabar (Calabar)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/11000000/10110000/10106700/10106660/30c4226b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Outdoor pool, sun loungers - The Metropolitan Hotel Calabar (Calabar)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/11000000/10110000/10106700/10106660/6f956b38.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Poolside bar - The Metropolitan Hotel Calabar (Calabar)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/11000000/10110000/10106700/10106660/61ec791b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Lounge - The Metropolitan Hotel Calabar (Calabar)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/11000000/10110000/10106700/10106660/7613180a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Bar (on property) - The Metropolitan Hotel Calabar (Calabar)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/11000000/10110000/10106700/10106660/3e2ff4ee.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies The Metropolitan Hotel Calabar sits in the heart of the city, offering an urban retreat where travelers can unwind at the poolside bar after a match on the tennis court. The hotel provides high-speed public WiFi throughout and features a coffee shop for casual refreshments. ## Reviews 4.8 ## Popular amenities - Pool - Free airport shuttle - Free WiFi - Restaurant - Air conditioning - Gym ## Room options ### Check availability for these dates Tonight [Mar 3 - Mar 4](https://www.expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-03&endDate=2026-03-04&selected=10106660&PinnedHotelID=10106660&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-03&endDate=2026-03-04&selected=10106660&PinnedHotelID=10106660&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Tomorrow [Mar 4 - Mar 5](https://www.expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-04&endDate=2026-03-05&selected=10106660&PinnedHotelID=10106660&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-04&endDate=2026-03-05&selected=10106660&PinnedHotelID=10106660&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) This weekend [Mar 6 - Mar 8](https://www.expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-06&endDate=2026-03-08&selected=10106660&PinnedHotelID=10106660&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-06&endDate=2026-03-08&selected=10106660&PinnedHotelID=10106660&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Next weekend [Mar 13 - Mar 15](https://www.expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-13&endDate=2026-03-15&selected=10106660&PinnedHotelID=10106660&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-13&endDate=2026-03-15&selected=10106660&PinnedHotelID=10106660&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) All rooms 1 bed 2 beds Showing 2 of 2 rooms ### View all photos for Standard Room ![Standard Room | In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/11000000/10110000/10106700/10106660/bfb8c6f2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Standard Room ### Highlights Soundproofed Fireplace Air conditioning Free cribs/infant beds Refrigerator Flat-screen TV Blackout drapes/curtains Private bathroom - City view - 237 sq ft - Sleeps 2 - 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds ### View all photos for Room, Poolside ![Room, Poolside | In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/11000000/10110000/10106700/10106660/a6e96ea5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Room, Poolside ### Highlights Soundproofed Fireplace Air conditioning Free cribs/infant beds Refrigerator Flat-screen TV Blackout drapes/curtains Private bathroom - Garden view - Sleeps 2 - 1 King Bed ![Mod logo](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/onekey__standard__always_light.svg) Earn OneKeyCash on thousands of hotels when you sign in and book. 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[Visit our Calabar travel guide](https://www.expedia.com/Calabar.dx785) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C4.96970%2C8.32803&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=unROU0LHq1sNyrrtd79fxxr-XNE=) 10 Murtala Mohammed Highway, Cross River State, Calabar, 540281 ### What's nearby - U. J. Esuene Stadium 3 min walk \- 0.2 miles - Millenium Park 9 min walk \- 0.5 miles - Calabar Museum 13 min walk \- 0.7 miles - National Archives of Nigeria 4 min drive \- 2.4 miles - Calabar International Convention Centre 13 min drive \- 6.8 miles ### Getting around - Uyo (QUO-Akwa Ibom) 109 min drive ### Restaurants - Office Pub 3 min drive - Big munch garden 3 min drive - BAYS BAR 18 min walk - Ground Zero 3 min drive - Fish Park 3 min drive ## About this property ### The Metropolitan Hotel Calabar Upscale hotel in the city center At The Metropolitan Hotel Calabar, you can look forward to a free roundtrip airport shuttle, a nightclub, and a poolside bar. Free WiFi in public areas is available to all guests, along with a terrace and a coffee shop/cafe. Additional perks include: - An outdoor pool and a children's pool, along with sun loungers - Buffet breakfast (surcharge), an outdoor tennis court, and multilingual staff - An elevator, luggage storage, and tour/ticket assistance - A front-desk safe, a 24-hour front desk, and wedding services Room features All 130 rooms feature comforts such as 24-hour room service and fireplaces, in addition to thoughtful touches like air conditioning and safes. 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24-hour free roundtrip airport shuttle - Wheelchair-accessible parking available ### Food and drink - Daily buffet breakfast available for a fee: NGN 3,000 per person - A bar/lounge - A coffee shop/cafe - A poolside bar - A restaurant ### Things to do - Billiards/pool table - Children's pool - Gym - Nightclub - Outdoor pool - Outdoor tennis court ### Family friendly - Children's pool - In-room crib - In-room refrigerator - Laundry facilities - Outdoor pool - Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge) - Soundproofed rooms ### Conveniences - 24-hour front desk - Laundry facilities - Luggage storage - Safe at front desk ### Guest services - Concierge services - Dry cleaning/laundry service - Housekeeping (daily) - Multilingual staff - Tour and ticket assistance - Wedding services ### Business services - 3 meeting rooms - Business center - Conference center (4,575 square feet of space) ### Outdoors - Barbecue grill - Garden - Picnic area - Pool loungers - Terrace ### Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - Elevator - Well-lit path to entrance - Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations) - Wheelchair-accessible business center - Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk - Wheelchair-accessible parking - Wheelchair-accessible public washroom - Wheelchair-accessible registration desk - Wheelchair-accessible restaurant - Wheelchairs on site ### More - Banquet hall - Designated smoking areas ## Room amenities ### Bedroom - Bedsheets provided - Blackout drapes - Free crib - Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge) ### Bathroom - Free toiletries - Hair dryer - Private bathroom - Shower/bathtub combination - Slippers - Towels provided ### Entertainment - Flat-screen TV with satellite channels ### Food and drink - 24-hour room service - Coffee/tea maker - Free bottled water - Refrigerator - Restaurant dining guides ### More - Air conditioning - Desk - Fireplace - Safe - Soundproofed rooms ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: midnight Minimum check-in age: 18 ### Check-out Check-out before noon ### Special check-in instructions Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools ### Access methods Staffed front desk ### Pets No pets or service animals allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome Rollaway/extra beds are available for NGN 4000.0 per day Free cribs are available on request at the property ### Property payment types ## Important information ### Optional extras - Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately NGN 3000 per person - Rollaway bed fee: NGN 4000.0 per day The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change. ### You need to know 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 ### We should mention No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property ### Property is 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 have a pool? ### How much does it cost to stay at The Metropolitan Hotel Calabar? ### Is The Metropolitan Hotel Calabar pet-friendly? ### What time is check-in at The Metropolitan Hotel Calabar? ### What time is check-out at The Metropolitan Hotel Calabar? ### Does The Metropolitan Hotel Calabar provide a shuttle to the airport? ### Where is The Metropolitan Hotel Calabar located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Reviews ## The Metropolitan Hotel Calabar Reviews 4.8 All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.com/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 5.8 Cleanliness ### 7.4 Location ### 5.2 Staff & service ### 5.0 Property conditions & facilities 10 - Excellent 1 8 - Good 3 6 - Okay 2 4 - Poor 4 2 - Terrible 5 ## Reviews ### 4/10 Poor #### Helen Nov 26, 2015 Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### 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. ##### Helen ### 2/10 Terrible #### Verified traveler May 13, 2025 Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Terrible experience – not worth the money 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. ##### Verified traveler Stayed 3 nights in May 2025 ### 2/10 Terrible #### OLIVER Oct 1, 2021 Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Not impressed, ##### OLIVER Stayed 1 night in Sep 2021 ### 2/10 Terrible #### Ade, Lagos Dec 25, 2020 Disliked: Staff & service 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 Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2020 ### 6/10 Okay #### Fidel (USA) Dec 22, 2016 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### 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 ##### Fidel (USA) ### 2/10 Terrible #### jessica Dec 7, 2016 Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### 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. ##### jessica ### 2/10 Terrible #### jessica, new york Dec 6, 2016 Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### 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!! ##### jessica ### 8/10 Good #### hakeem Oct 31, 2016 Liked: Staff & service, room comfort #### 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 ##### hakeem ### 4/10 Poor #### Verified traveler May 24, 2016 Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities #### 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. ##### Verified traveler ### 8/10 Good #### Edmund, Benin City Feb 13, 2016 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort #### 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. ##### Edmund ### 6/10 Okay #### Edmund, Benin City Dec 4, 2015 #### 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. ##### Edmund ### 10/10 Excellent #### Chidubem Nov 28, 2024 ##### Chidubem Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### WIlson Jul 9, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort ##### WIlson Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021 ### 4/10 Poor #### Verified traveler Oct 10, 2019 ##### Verified traveler Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019 ### 4/10 Poor #### Verified traveler Dec 21, 2018 ##### Verified traveler Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018