INCREDIBLE GHANAIAN OWNED HOTEL TOUR | From Trader to Hotel Owner!

Ghanaian owned hotel Mensvic Grand Hotel is located in East Legon. Marintia Goto-Williams shows us round her dad's hotel. Stephen discusses what made him decide to build a hotel in Ghana, how the hotel business is in Ghana and more. This is his second hotel in Accra the first one was across the road from Mensvic. Stephen was born and raised in Ghana and decided to move to Japan to pursue a career in business before moving back to Ghana. Check out part one to find out the ups and downs of living in Japan, marrying his Japanese wife and the rejection he faced from the family. In this video.
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[@VanessaKanbi]

Thanks for watching ! Feel free to watch part 1 here - kzbin.info/www/bejne/aJbLZn2Nj8aLhpY

[@gilbertobura9809]

Thank you for your inspirational video.

[@facemefaceme3]

Please what is hotel name

[@stellablanney2489]

Wooow!! I quite remember when Mensvic hotel was being put up way back in the late 2000's, I went like waooow!!! very big and I never knew, it's owned by our very own until today. Happy to know this today and kudos to you and your dad.

[@charliemdem7813]

This man is a true African busineman, smart and resilient. How do I know? It took him 8 years to build his hotel, which means that he did it bit by bit and therefore did not take out any huge loans from anybody. The advantage of that strategy is that you start making money from day 1 because the hotel belong to you 100% and you do not have to use any part of your profits to pay creditors. Just from this hotel, the man is already worth tens of million $. Another thing is his involvement in the business day to day. I know from experience that in Africa, if you are not personally involved in your business, you will only make 60-70% of what you should be making because of extra management fees, losses due to people not always doing the right thing.

[@valdenelucas2349]

Smart indeed..

[@robrobyadolisrobrobyadolis3563]

I’m very proud of him . Inshallah, I will book my upcoming trip to Ghana.

[@marcbile]

"people not always doing the right thing" is a VERY POLITE way of saying people stealing!! lol lol lol, i know so, bcoz we run a family hotel, and we saw how staff steal!! we did some mystery shopper to catch them!! bloody thieves!!

[@MarintiaEiko]

Loved how you edited it Vanessa!😍😍 thank you for letting me join you again ❤️

[@saahkofi8433]

So you’re from an affluent family but you’re so down to earth. Really proud of you ❤️❤️❤️💫

[@garbi27]

How come the hotel shows booked on all online portals?

[@MarintiaEiko]

@@garbi27 Please try giving them a call❤️

[@francisyeboah8697]

Oh wow, you are from noble home and you're so respectful down to earth .

[@larrysq4851]

Oneesan Genki?

[@worldtraveler2417]

Smart businessman who has laid the foundation for his family. Great content. Very inspirational for upcoming African entrepreneurs.

[@tvs9978]

Interesting decor. Mr. Williams made an important point. If you want your business to remain profitable in Ghana, you have to be involved at every step

[@louiskwaku8879]

Thats the key

[@LooksByNaheemah]

The hotel is beautiful. A little word of advice would be to change the sign in the front. Let people know how beautiful you he hotel is on the inside. The sign is plain and boring where I think it can benefit from pizzazz

[@janetdickson1130]

Agree, very observation. Entrance inside the Hotel should truly impress the guests for a Hotel of that size.

[@TheRadralph]

Very good Constructive Criticism....I would do the same

[@zenabuabagna9753]

The prices of hotel in Ghana are very expensive, however it is beautiful hotel, next time I travel to Ghana i will stay in his hotel to support his business

[@peterabraham3407]

really expensive, in Nigeria I stay in hotel like this ,I just pay 50 dollar for one day..

[@ewemadebrightigodo9202]

Very expensive on like in Nigeria hotel.

[@ewemadebrightigodo9202]

@@peterabraham3407 even you can still get up 30 dollars like this type of hotel.

[@nabssbeatz6391]

Yes Ghana lifestyle is very expensive, i don't know why....

[@youkendehunique6317]

@@nabssbeatz6391 Because so many Black Americans are moving there and it's helping the economy in Ghana "The Year of Return" was all a ploy to get money from the diaspora. The average Ghanaian can't afford these prices and they aren't creating jobs for citizens but everything is so expensive African leaders are so corrupt and do a lot for personal gain.

[@gabbiosis]

So this is who owns the hotel?? Thats interesting... i used to go swimming every saturday.. seeing this just brought back memories..

[@DebelAjiboye]

I came here after randomly watching his daughter's videos. I really enjoy his life stories. So many lessons to learn from him

[@joshuasaunyama6015]

I learnt a lot from the humility and the business principles....

[@lovia88]

I stayed here in december 2018, and I must say, I was very pleased with the service. The people at the front desk were very nice and made our stay there very comfortable. They even gave us a crib fir my 1yr old.

[@williamgamelisenaya793]

The man ìs a real businessman. The prices are reasonable. I find some Ghana Hotels overpriced so I tend to take my holidays in Asia The customer service in Ghana is a bit lacking but this gentleman has given me a new perspective.I'll be considering taking my holidays in Ghana soon. Watching from Sydney Australia

[@Blecyn]

You guys are doing such great work selling Ghana to the world in the brightest light it could be.

[@FishAcademy]

Watching from Nigeria

[@VanessaKanbi]

YAY! THANKS :)

[@Biobele]

Oga u don dey waka oh

[@gbtalkus]

Say hi to Buhari 😒😒

[@ttmvalid8113]

Omo see my brother here 😊

[@ttmvalid8113]

Coming soon

[@evangelistbrighttv1403]

Nice one. I didn't know her dad owns this hotel. You are blessed

[@etrivas1]

An Inspirational interview. Mr. Stephen Williams has built a fortune for his family for many generations. His daughter Marintia Goto-Williams just have to be prepared to carry out her family legacy. It will be nice for your subscribers to see an interview with Mr. Williams wife. Stay safe. Respect and blessings from the Caribbean.

[@IvyProsper]

I used to go there more when I lived in East Legon. For dinner and drinks by the pool with friends. They had a beauty shop where I did my nails sometimes too.

[@thyeocroft205]

Ivy .. wasup

[@wawawawar4559]

@ Ivy Prosper you, I often see you on a french radio canada generic in Montreal. were you a journalist, you appeared as an interviewer ???

[@IvyProsper]

@@wawawawar4559 you see me on a generic ad in Montreal??? Are you sure? If this is true I need to see evidence. I filmed a TV series in Montreal somewhere around 2009-2010. If there is content of me being shown right I need to know because they owe me money if that's the case. Please email me the proof [e-mail] Yes I'm a journalist.

[@wawawawar4559]

@@IvyProsper It's the Téléjournal section that it comes out, it's a brief, it does not always appear, the day or I will feel that this generic will be released I will try to film it and put it temporarily on my youtube channel so that you See, because I watched your videos from time to time, that's why I recognized you. ici.radio-canada.ca/tele/emissions i know you were in canada before

[@IvyProsper]

@@wawawawar4559 Also note that if it's in French it was not me. Everything I filmed in Montreal was done in English.

[@Imbeah79]

I never knew marintia dad was the owner of mensvic. Wow soo intelligent man. I'm very impressed

[@tayibetti9316]

A classic example of saying LOVE is blind.Steven is a hardworking African man and his Japanese wise is a SUPER woman for sticking with him true thick and thin.may God, Almighty bless you more. Your daughter too is also brilliant. Very keen and polite,looking after her parents business. Love doesn't see colour in human beings but heart. I write from London. Well done you couple

[@ivanbata1370]

I'm in my late 20s but I'm inspired by the business man and what he has accomplished,I'm going to work smart to have my own businesses in the future as well,nice video

[@m77ast]

I wonder why she doesn’t feature her dads hotel more often. With her abilities in social media - I would expect to already know so much about it.

[@ilovelife3328]

Wow, this looks awesome! 😍

[@VanessaKanbi]

:)

[@boseman8227]

Was miss Goto wearing one of his dad shirts😃😃? True business man great to watch.

[@commentreaderspresident234]

I like the story telling part of the video. I like the fact that you switched scenes often, so not to bore us👌

[@DA-qz5rh]

Wowwwww, this was something else. Love the way the hotel name came into existance and the african interiors etc. Beautiful. Very proud of him.

[@elvisquartey6226]

Heerrrrhhh My dad used to take us to swimming lessons at Mensvic every Sunday afternoon when I was 4-8 yrs old. I'm now 20. ... It's one of the most popular hotels in Accra Never knew Marintia's dad was the owner. What a small world

[@adupako1057]

This lady is super rich in Ghana as his father is able to set the record straight forward for her. Those mix Africa and European born has a great opportunity in Ghana especially when the parents have a business idea. Money and resources

[@natronmeans6264]

What do you mean by those mixed born have a good opportunity in Ghana?.. Do they get better treatment than Pure Ghanaians in business?.. Enlighten me..

[@adupako1057]

@@natronmeans6264 your way of thinking is far from that. Do you look face before treating anyone in Ghana

[@natronmeans6264]

@@adupako1057 Think before you speak then.. YOU stated that these mix-breeds/foreign borns have it good in Ghana.. YOU make it sound like they're better off than Natural Ghanaians because of this mixture.. So i ask again, clarify if it's not what you meant..

[@adupako1057]

@@natronmeans6264 if you don't understand why talk rubbish it. Every reasonable person will pass away since the person doesn't understand what I'm talking about. Did you think before replying%

[@natronmeans6264]

@@adupako1057 I read what you said & you just don't want to admit that you put mix-breeds on pedestals..

[@GhanabaKwaku]

I have been there; 7 years ago this month actually. We sat in a corner beyond the pool. Pretty serene place.

[@isaacabban7378]

Oh that hotel is really nice. Good to get to know the owner and his daughter.I remember writing my ACCA exam there some years ago.

[@weecee7770]

I uses to think Dakar was the most expensive of the west African cities but guess it will be Accra now. Not been there since early 90's. Obviously from all these videos things have changed.

[@jcomm120]

I love your interviews because you allow people time to speak. Would definately stay here if I ever visit Ghana.

[@johnl6838]

Good to see the conclusion, and that investment mr Williams brought to his country of birth. One love from NYC.

[@mybit7470]

Hey there, Vanessa! Lovely presentation, as usual!

[@VanessaKanbi]

Thank you :)

[@mybit7470]

You are welcome!

[@notmeatall70s]

Come to Kenya.

[@lgnawa]

I would put a restaurant on the rooftop and build a nightclub in there. So that there would still be business going on on the premise during Coronavirus shutdown. And I will definitely lower the price of the rooms to $60 a night. Now most of the rooms are not rented and no money is coming in. It makes no sense to keep these high prices when there is no customers coming in.

[@jcn908]

TRUE,the rooms are outrageously expensive.A single room for $150!

[@easternkimba2753]

Is this US$ 150 ?

[@korsibor5136]

Well, looks like you have some great ideas for your hotel when you build one

[@africasfinest52]

Yes that’s very expensive

[@vgb10dst]

I’ stayed here in 2012 and I absolutely loved it. I stayed for a week and the ppl are so nice and I hope to see them again

[@1HavePatience]

Here for part 2 😍👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

[@nakofitv]

The top of the building can be used as a sky bar or something

[@larrysq4851]

God bless Japan 🇯🇵,God bless Ghana 🇬🇭, God bless Africa and black people everywhere!!

[@paakwesi571]

Hello Vanessa, is there part 3 coming up ? If not then you forgot to put the phone number and the homepage of the Hotel for us to contact or check it out.

[@loveandpeace3545]

Loved the room with the colorful art work on the walls.

[@stephwa1296]

Wow! I love when such likable and humble people succeed! And also I really admire their courage in starting their own business! Vanessa, you really did see a lot of things and produced a whole lot of documentaries in your rather short stay! Wow! 😯 Thanks for sharing with us!😘

[@ck6684]

Hi dear

[@paakwesi571]

Steve, Steve, Steve is good to see you. Happy to see your hotel. This is Paa Kwesi ( Minami Koshigaya ) Japan.

[@obedassuman9199]

your name is Paa Kwesi so why you call yourself cashurcheck?

[@paakwesi571]

@@obedassuman9199 Cashurcheck is my nickname, do you have a problem with that?

[@larrysq4851]

I live in Minami Koshigaya too lol

[@paakwesi571]

@play I will let him know but you can also tell him through this platform. Send your message and he will surely get it

[@paakwesi571]

@@larrysq4851 Really? Which part of Minami Koshigaya ? Minami Koshigaya was where i was staying and his Hip Hop shop was at Maitoku Danchi close my apartment. But i have move to Higashi Omiya and that is where i stay now

[@Didmasela]

I am wondering why the 6 deslikes. Do those who desliked this video really have normal brains, or are they natural-born haters, who just hate anything good(the progress of a man for the benefit of a society).

[@sob4655]

The 6 dislikes came from haters.

[@slenderlutaya3006]

Man, failures hate whatever comes their way, they can even hate a day born baby, calling him/her ugly, haven't U ever seen some one can hate U jst cuz U better off!!

[@revelationat2g1]

Thank-you for this interview. Such a humble soul with a hardworking spirit. It has been a dream to hear his story alongside Erata and Tomreik as well. May God continue to bless him and flourish his business. Oshigoto ganbatte ne.

[@georgekwakyeaddo916]

Mind-blowing life lessons. Have learnt a lot ..

[@forsterteezor3659]

I love for sharing this huge beautiful hotel in East Legon , Ghana 🙏🙏

[@nerdiloo9863]

That's a great looking hotel. Continued success.

[@meleboadu8009]

Watching from the Kingdom of Tonga. (A Tongan married to a Ghanaian). Love your chanel dear as I'm prepping with hubby and kids to come to Ghana when border opens.

[@Life_Simplified11]

Guess what Tonga means in Ghana?

[@kennykross3306]

Where is tonga

[@kofihe]

Nice! Ghanaians are in every space on earth

[@timnicole545]

Some part of Tonga have culture like Africa.

[@kennykross3306]

@@timnicole545 i thought tonga was in the Pacific

[@Fofoofotv]

very inspiring! keep these contents coming. we the youth need some motivation to keep us moving

[@quophie]

Spent my first night with my late wife there in 2016

[@Ada-zg2qb]

Sorry for your loss 🙏🏾

[@LukzaFactory]

Terribly sorry for your loss...

[@eunicenyabi7065]

That's sad news may her soul rest in peace

[@laminturay5005]

May her soul rest in peace

[@julieelizabeth510]

So sorry. I hope you are happy.

[@princenkansah2516]

Mr. Williams is so inspiring

[@ewaurethegreat1170]

If this hotel was in Atlanta, Houston or Dubai it will be around $75 a night. Hotels are ridiculously priced in Africa.

[@martinsonappiah7297]

How you value yourself depends on how people relate to you.

[@thyeocroft205]

Just cut your coat according to your cash

[@nanaakosua3456]

I agree

[@CeeJayLive]

Was there for a conference last year before the lock down and I enjoyed it. The view of the pool and the food was 👍..I should spend a night here (staycation) soon

[@rillyjo5810]

Mensvic is a very nice hotel. delta put me there when flight was cancelled

[@neofx215]

Wow...Vanessa is a boss interviewer....good job..

[@Uncommonconversation7220]

Nice, Beautiful, luxurious hotel. I love the Afrikan ambiance. The signage needs to be bold with colourful flowery lights glowing at night. It's good for marketing.

[@RETURNEESSANKOFA]

looks very nice!

[@Aku_Mula]

Beautiful family! Beautiful Hotel! Excellent job Vanessa.

[@ndahaj2350]

I love watching your channel

[@gilbertobura9809]

Mr. William thank you very much for acknowledgement of my country Kenya is hospitality industry and l salute you for building hotel and create employment for your country. God bless

[@vfrim]

The rooms are spacious 👍✔

[@m77ast]

That is good. Hopefully covid will be over soon and business can go back to normal 🙏🏿

[@bigmike1065]

Great video.

[@williamofori5569]

You make it man.. God bless you and your family. You gave me hope

[@turanatomeko]

Thoroughly enjoyed this thanks :)

[@watulukamedia6724]

Really nice, so inspiring, it’s a beautiful hotel but I think they need an interior designer in the rooms

[@kassianini2456]

That's also my dream, may God bless you to live long sir

[@williamagyemang6559]

Amazing interview YOU KNOW!!!!

[@steveaddo4695]

Soo proud of u Ooo my sister

[@okesvlogs5185]

Nice hotel

[@sinamos3945]

The Herbalife pyramid is legendary!!!! Haha.

[@michaeladuski3015]

Wow wonderful video and interview Vanessa. nice place however super expensive! Why are Accra hotels so expensive? Is it because of high govt tax the hotels have to pay? Seriously for Gh to compete with other global tourist destinations, the prices of rooms need to come waaaaaay down..

[@nobs997]

I totally agree with you. As beautiful as the hotel looks, it is way overpriced

[@williamgamelisenaya793]

Yes oo Thailand is very competitively priced & so is Indonesia & Malaysia . No wonder corruption is rife.

[@tvs9978]

@Michael it's not just Ghana. Nigeria, Angola, Chad, Gabon and Rep Congo have some of the highest hotel rates in the world. It's across the continent.

[@michaeladuski3015]

Yes and it's not just hotels. Airbnbs as well. Also basic homes for sale in Accra cost far more than they cost (and with far lower quality) in many parts of the US/UK etc. So that's for Africans or foreigners abroad - now imagine the affordability for regular Ghanaians.... It's a bizarre dichotomy from extremely expensive to abject poverty all around.

[@anitasamuels8106]

@@tvs9978 . Only in West Africa do they charge extortionate prices for hotels even London is far much cheaper.

[@gabrielkantu413]

Wow! Bravo brother. I am really proud of your hard work. 👏👏👏💪👍🖐

[@danielo.6255]

I remember my church used to run Sunday service at mensvic hotel...agape house new testament church lol

[@malcolmxmalcolmx6143]

Very beautiful

[@divinemcvety62]

Wow so is for her father

[@breadfruit1521]

Very impressive bro!! Your Patriotism is Palpable.

[@greatnilemedjaywarrior3155]

I Love these Two Beautiful Women Greatest Videos Together Amazing Incredible

[@majidagadu5958]

Amazing, hello from London ✌️❤️❤️

[@erisherm.385]

Beautiful. Well done

[@ycamara9034]

Bless you my brother bless

[@tonynwawodoh9896]

This is beautiful. The hotel is also spacious.

[@midodzitay2446]

👍🏿👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿. Très bien. Je suis impressionné. Why didn’t you show us the bathrooms of the hotel 🏨 you seemed to have skipped 😑 over it. Does the hotel have private parking for its guest? Would it be able to handle a full house when every guest has a car? At least if the hotel is not filled up the parking can be used by non guest, at a charge off course

[@kayquan9072]

Kenya is kinda far ahead in hospitality business, they have various variety if needed... I hope you get to visit sometime

[@nefertemur8951]

Greetings Vanessa Kanbi, this hotel is grand and a beautiful sight to see. I wish them much success in their hotel business. Thanks for sharing....

[@adoquayetetteh8130]

For real I saw this hotel been building look nice i will be there when I visit back home......

[@1murkeybadmayn]

That room is a full on apartment, are al the rooms like that? That's nice.

[@abrefahflex3964]

Great one

[@katarinasara6012]

We are proud of you brother

[@danxikidi903]

Great place

[@carolwallace6488]

Beautiful, I am proud for your Family

[@gabbymiles5655]

This is beautiful I would love to visit!!!

[@susankamara496]

Very humble man.

[@hrhharrycarlton24]

Incredible

[@yaw_premier2646]

Charley the prices are very high ooooo

[@EppaWorldwide]

The rooms are so big. This is money. 😍😍

[@TheOseisJourney]

Love this

[@mrstephenos3296]

I will visit the hotel with my wife if i drop to Ghana...

[@AnastasiaEs.]

How many people can that hall hold?? I am planning my wedding lol and looking for venues for my reception and ceremony :D

[@HampsterGirl]

I think you need to add more upbeat music.

[@eileenwatt8283]

Ghana needs a hospitality school