Title: J Blitz International Hotel - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # J Blitz International Hotel Travelers connect to high-speed WiFi while the attentive staff provides 24-hour assistance at the front desk, including convenient luggage storage services. ## Photo gallery for J Blitz International Hotel ![Bar (on property) - J Blitz International Hotel (Lagos)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/105000000/104410000/104405500/104405480/09076ad1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Interior entrance - J Blitz International Hotel (Lagos)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/105000000/104410000/104405500/104405480/b2a99e8d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Reception - J Blitz International Hotel (Lagos)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/105000000/104410000/104405500/104405480/6b6cd282.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Bar (on property) - J Blitz International Hotel (Lagos)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/105000000/104410000/104405500/104405480/bb9dfd98.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exclusive Suite - J Blitz International Hotel (Lagos)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/105000000/104410000/104405500/104405480/4336f599.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies J Blitz International Hotel in Igando welcomes guests with continental breakfast each morning and reliable WiFi throughout their stay. The property features both a restaurant for meals and a bar for evening drinks, plus practical laundry services for longer visits. ## Reviews 7.0 Good ## Popular amenities - Breakfast included - Parking included - Free WiFi - Restaurant - Bar - Laundry ## Room options ### Check availability for these dates Tonight [Jan. 2 - Jan. 3](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-02&endDate=2026-01-03&selected=104405480&PinnedHotelID=104405480&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-02&endDate=2026-01-03&selected=104405480&PinnedHotelID=104405480&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Tomorrow [Jan. 3 - Jan. 4](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-03&endDate=2026-01-04&selected=104405480&PinnedHotelID=104405480&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-03&endDate=2026-01-04&selected=104405480&PinnedHotelID=104405480&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) This weekend [Jan. 2 - Jan. 4](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-02&endDate=2026-01-04&selected=104405480&PinnedHotelID=104405480&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-02&endDate=2026-01-04&selected=104405480&PinnedHotelID=104405480&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Next weekend [Jan. 9 - Jan. 11](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-09&endDate=2026-01-11&selected=104405480&PinnedHotelID=104405480&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-09&endDate=2026-01-11&selected=104405480&PinnedHotelID=104405480&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) All rooms 1 bed 2 beds Showing 4 of 4 rooms ### View all photos for Standard Room ![Standard Room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/105000000/104410000/104405500/104405480/e5cdf144.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Standard Room ### Highlights Individually furnished Separate bedroom Private bathroom Desk Wardrobe or closet - 200 sq ft - 1 bedroom - Sleeps 2 - 1 Double Bed ### View all photos for Deluxe Room ![Deluxe Room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/105000000/104410000/104405500/104405480/e9589133.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Deluxe Room ### Highlights Individually furnished Private bathroom Desk Wardrobe or closet - 205 sq ft - Sleeps 2 - 1 Queen Bed ### View all photos for Royal Room, City View ![Royal Room, City View](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/105000000/104410000/104405500/104405480/829818ed.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Royal Room, City View ### Highlights Individually furnished Private bathroom Desk Wardrobe or closet - 250 sq ft - City view - Sleeps 2 - 1 Queen Bed ### View all photos for Exclusive Suite ![Exclusive Suite](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/105000000/104410000/104405500/104405480/ea2cd35e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Exclusive Suite ### Highlights Individually furnished Separate bedroom Private bathroom Desk Wardrobe or closet Living room - 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Airport (LOS) - 34 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Home Kitchen - ‬11 min drive - ‪Domino's Pizza - ‬11 min drive - ‪Modex Bar and Lounge - ‬12 min drive - ‪Rollace Hotel - ‬11 min drive - ‪Mister D - ‬5 min drive ## About this property ### J Blitz International Hotel Hotel located in Igando You can look forward to free continental breakfast, laundry facilities, and a bar at J Blitz International Hotel. In addition to a restaurant, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi, with speed of 25+ Mbps. You'll also find perks like: - Free self parking - A 24-hour front desk, luggage storage, and smoke-free premises Room features All 51 individually furnished rooms have amenities such as free WiFi. 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Jan 13 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-12&endDate=2026-01-13&selected=93189440&PinnedHotelID=93189440&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in all rooms: Free WiFi - In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps ### Parking and transportation - Free offsite parking - Free secured, uncovered self parking on site - Limited onsite self parking - Onsite parking includes off-street options ### Food and drink - Free continental breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM - A bar/lounge - A restaurant ### Family friendly - Laundry facilities ### Conveniences - 24-hour front desk - Laundry facilities - Luggage storage ### Guest services - Change of bedsheets (on request) - Change of towels on request - Housekeeping (on request) ### Accessibility - No elevator - Tile flooring in room ### More - Smoking not allowed ## Room amenities ### Bathroom - Private bathroom ### More - Desk - Individual furnishings ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in start time: 12:30 PM; Check-in end time: anytime 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 Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Property payment types ## Important information ### You need to know Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy Government-issued photo identification and a credit card 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 debit cards; cash is not accepted ### We should mention This property does not have elevators ### Property is also known as J Blitz Hotel Lagos J Blitz International Hotel Hotel J Blitz International Hotel Lagos J Blitz International Hotel Hotel Lagos ## Frequently asked questions ### Is J Blitz International Hotel pet-friendly? ### How much does it cost to stay at J Blitz International Hotel? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at J Blitz International Hotel? ### What time is check-out at J Blitz International Hotel? ### Where is J Blitz International Hotel located? ## Have a question? 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We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 9.0 Cleanliness ### 4.0 Amenities ### 9.0 Staff & service ### 9.0 Eco-friendliness ### 8.0 Property conditions & facilities 10 - Excellent 0 8 - Good 1 6 - Okay 1 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ## Reviews ### 8/10 Good #### Lackeshia Oct 13, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities Disliked: Amenities The staff are very kind and friendly ##### Lackeshia Stayed 15 nights in Sep 2024 ### 6/10 Okay #### Rosemary Oct 21, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort ##### Rosemary Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024 ## Expedia's Latest Trends ### Hotels > [BestWestern Hotels in Charlottetown](https://www.expedia.ca/Charlottetown-Hotels-Best-Western.0-0-d4136--bBestWestern.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) > > [Hotels in Comox](https://www.expedia.ca/Comox-Hotels.d4052.Travel-Guide-Hotels) > > [Hotels in Halifax](https://www.expedia.ca/Stanfield-Intl-Airport-Hotels.0-aYHZ-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) > > [Legend Hotel Lagos Airport, Curio Collection by Hilton](https://www.expedia.ca/Lagos-Hotels-Legend-Hotel-Lagos-Airport.h19899055.Hotel-Information) > > [All Inclusive Resorts and Hotels in Chile](https://www.expedia.ca/Destinations-In-Chile-All-Inclusive-Hotel.0-0-d36-tAllInclusiveHotel.Hotel-Filter-Destinations) > > [Radisson Blu Anchorage Hotel, Lagos, V.I.](https://www.expedia.ca/Lagos-Hotels-Radisson-Blu-Anchorage-Hotel.h4125693.Hotel-Information) > > [Radisson Hotel, Lagos Ikeja](https://www.expedia.ca/Lagos-Hotels-Radisson-Hotel.h2319466.Hotel-Information) > > [Lagos Marriott Hotel Ikeja](https://www.expedia.ca/Lagos-Hotels-Lagos-Marriott-Hotel-Ikeja.h67292293.Hotel-Information) > > [Four Points by Sheraton Lagos](https://www.expedia.ca/Lagos-Hotels-Four-Points-By-Sheraton-Lagos.h3482290.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotels in Kelowna](https://www.expedia.ca/Kelowna-Hotels.d3997.Travel-Guide-Hotels) > > [Lagos Continental Hotel](https://www.expedia.ca/Lagos-Hotels-Lagos-Continental-Hotel.h4955853.Hotel-Information) > > [Park Inn by Radisson Serviced Apartments, Lagos Victoria Island](https://www.expedia.ca/Lagos-Hotels-Park-Inn-By-Radisson-Serviced-Apartments.h1105675.Hotel-Information) > > [Eko Hotel Main Building](https://www.expedia.ca/Lagos-Hotels-Eko-Hotels-Suites.h1085067.Hotel-Information) ### Flights > [Flights from Orlando (MCO) to Toronto (YYZ)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/mco/yyz/orlando-to-toronto) > > [Flights from Toronto (YYZ) to Chengdu (CTU)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/yyz/ctu/toronto-to-chengdu) > > [Flights from Toronto (YYZ) to Ponta Delgada (PDL)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/yyz/pdl/toronto-to-ponta-delgada) > > [Flights from Toronto (YYZ) to London (LHR)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/yyz/lhr/toronto-to-london) > > [Flights from Calgary (YYC) to Tokyo (HND)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/yyc/hnd/calgary-to-tokyo) > > [Flights from Alexis](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/553248634983196902/flights-from-alexis) > > [Flights from Toronto (YYZ) to Vancouver (YVR)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/yyz/yvr/toronto-to-vancouver) > > [Porter Airlines](https://www.expedia.ca/Porter-Airlines-Flights.cPD.Travel-Guide-Airlines) > > [Flights from Detroit (DTW) to Orlando (MCO)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/dtw/mco/detroit-to-orlando) ### Cars ### Cruise ### Packages ### General