The Hilton Addis Ababa is a modern high rise hotel with traditional touches, located on a ... more
15 acre site in the centre of Ethiopia's capital city. The hotel's 365 guestrooms feature modern decor and balconies with pool or mountain views; in room amenities include air conditioning, satellite television, Internet connections, desks and in room safes, while bathrooms come equipped with toiletries and hair dryers. Guests can swim in the outdoor, cross shaped, naturally heated pool, enjoy a game of tennis and squash, join an aerobics class or work out in the gym, where instructors are on hand to offer fitness advice. Less energetic guests can relax in the saunas, steam bath and spa tub or indulge in a rejuvenating massage. Families with children will benefit from the four kids' pools, play area, crazy golf, birthday parties and babysitting service. Dining options include a pizzeria, a pool side barbecue restaurant and an American style coffee shop that holds theme evenings. Business guests make use of a business centre with meeting rooms, audio visual equipment and secretarial services, plus a large ballroom for weddings or conferences. Multilingual staff at the concierge desk can advise on local attractions and the hotel houses an onsite beauty salon, florist, gift shop, newsagent and foreign currency exchange. Trinity Cathedral is one kilometre away and Merkato, reputed to be the largest open air market in Africa, is five kilometres from the hotel. Bole International Airport is eight kilometres away, with an approximate driving time of ten minutes. Taxis and hire cars are available from the airport. The hotel runs a complimentary shuttle service to and from the airport. Taxis are the best form of transport around Addis Ababa. Taxis are the best form of transport around Addis Ababa. Yellow cabs do not have a meter, so a price should be agreed in advance.
Information: :Price is per double room per night and may vary depending on date booked...
The Hilton Addis Ababa is a modern high rise hotel with traditional touches, located on a ... more
15 acre site in the centre of Ethiopia's capital city. The hotel's 365 guestrooms feature modern decor and balconies with pool or mountain views; in room amenities include air conditioning, satellite television, Internet connections, desks and in room safes, while bathrooms come equipped with toiletries and hair dryers. Guests can swim in the outdoor, cross shaped, naturally heated pool, enjoy a game of tennis and squash, join an aerobics class or work out in the gym, where instructors are on hand to offer fitness advice. Less energetic guests can relax in the saunas, steam bath and spa tub or indulge in a rejuvenating massage. Families with children will benefit from the four kids' pools, play area, crazy golf, birthday parties and babysitting service. Dining options include a pizzeria, a pool side barbecue restaurant and an American style coffee shop that holds theme evenings. Business guests make use of a business centre with meeting rooms, audio visual equipment and secretarial services, plus a large ballroom for weddings or conferences. Multilingual staff at the concierge desk can advise on local attractions and the hotel houses an onsite beauty salon, florist, gift shop, newsagent and foreign currency exchange. Trinity Cathedral is one kilometre away and Merkato, reputed to be the largest open air market in Africa, is five kilometres from the hotel. Bole International Airport is eight kilometres away, with an approximate driving time of ten minutes. Taxis and hire cars are available from the airport. The hotel runs a complimentary shuttle service to and from the airport. Taxis are the best form of transport around Addis Ababa. Taxis are the best form of transport around Addis Ababa. Yellow cabs do not have a meter, so a price should be agreed in advance.
Information: :Price is per double room per night and may vary depending on date booked...
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Advantages: Not touristy, inexpensive, interesting history, safe Disadvantages: Poverty
If you are interested in a totally different experience, why not Ethiopia? We went to Ethiopia because it is an unusual destination, not many tourists, and has some unique history. When we arrived in AddisAbaba I got the shakes from the altitude (over 2,000 metres) but soon acclimatised. The altitude gives the capital city a very mild climate.
The hotel we stayed in was called the Gedera and was surprisingly comfortable for the $15US a night we paid. The room was tidy with hot water and cable tv, and breakfast was included. Staff were friendly and helpful. There are a number of other hotels in the same price range, but if you want to spend more then you could stay at the lushous Sheraton Hotel. But the hotel looks like an oasis of luxury surrounded by the poverty of shanty towns.
Its easy to get around Addis Abeba. We had a taxi ...
Advantages: In a good location, many friendly members of staff, spacious rooms Disadvantages: Questionable hygiene and maintenance issues
Long before a certain American socialite claimed that everything under the sun was ?hot?, the name ?Hilton? was most commonly recognised as being an international hotel empire. Having expanded throughout the 20th century, from humble beginnings in Dallas, Texas, I?ve always thought of Hilton hotels as havens for businessmen trying to impress potential clients. Alas, as if you haven?t noticed, there is a global recession going on and the chain has seemingly relaxed their approach a little and offered those in need of a leisurely break the opportunity to stay in their hotels at a reasonable cost.
As a result of some rather difficult family circumstances, my folks didn?t want to venture too far away from home this summer. Whilst Coventry might not sound like everyone?s ideal holiday destination, it was far enough away from Lincolnshire ...
We booked the room online at www.Hilton.co.uk, Hilton guarantee that their best rates are available online. We booked a few months in advance and got a really good rate. Rates do change, at the moment double roms are £110 per night with guest room plus rooms £134. Because I boked well in advance i got a double plus room (gets a sea view, fluffy bath robes etc) for under £100. The Wbsite has info about the hotel including pictures of rooms etc
The hotel is relatively modern with lots of car parking. When we checked in Reception was busy but was very efficient. All the public areas of the hotel were spotlessly clean
On balance a hotel that I'm likely to stay at again. I stayed on a Sunday, arriving in time for Sunday lunch. The Restaurant, the Promenade, has a Carvery which was extremely good with starters of either soup or a help ...
