Visiting the ancient city of Ibadan,has just becamepleasurable,with the opening of Carlton Gate Hotel in Agodi. The 54-bedroom state-of-the-art luxury hotel was characteristically delivered by Megamound Investments Limited, a company renowned for its exotic estates in the Lekki axis of Lagos and also in the Akobo area of Ibadan,has set standards for the hotel and hospitality industry in Ibadan,. The spacious, out-of-the-ordinary, tastefully furnished rooms with inspiring artworks and other aesthetics, showcase high taste that guarantees comfort and real value for money and thereby making Carlton Gate Hotel, a favourite of the discerning and upwardly mobile clients. Other top-of-the-range facilities include a fully fitted gym, a modern spa, nature-friendly swimming pool (open to the public), up-to-the-minute bar and intercontinental restaurant; an exclusive lounge tagged ‘The View’, conference hall, gift store and internet-ready business centre.Those who have been there can attest that,there are lots of other excellent facilities that stands Carlton Gate.Is it the up-to-date library,or the expansive stand-alone, presidential wing, that is with its own dedicated staffs,three living rooms, five bedrooms en suite, business-office with internet, dining area, fully equipped kitchen, three angular balconies, separate car garage, drivers’ bay, and exclusive entry and exit gate.www.urbanlifeng.com gathered that Carlton Gate, which is about 10 minutes drive from the Ibadan Airport, will commence test running by the middle of June. It is highly rated by industry professionals, as arguably the best so far in Ibadan. Bordered by the Odu’a Shopping Centre, Army Officers Mess, and a stone-throw from Oyo State Government House and the Agodi Divisional Headquarters of Nigeria Police Force; the environment is very green, exceptionally serene and much secured. A reference point has indeed emerged to raise the bars of the hospitality industry in Oyo State.