Dreamliner Hotel

I have read a few whinging reviews of this hotel. I work with a govt in the ME and frequently stay in Crowne Plaza/ Hilton etc, so can compare from ***** star to zero. Sure, Dreamliner looks a little tired and could do with an uplift - new carpets?, but for the money it is okay and better value than similar in Addis. I think **** is ambitious, more like ***, but even so the cost is ok. Airport transfers - prompt and helpful, certainly take the stress out of arrival. The location is not great, but not bad once you get to know Addis. One hundred birr will get you to anywhere on Churchill in a taxi - they will ask far more but crumble as soon as you start walking... or walk to Bole Rd and ride for a few birr on a mini or yellow bus. There is a govt shop in the post office on Churchill where you can get souvenirs ... limited range but saves haggling with vendors. To do: 1. Entoto - take minibuses up the hill (St Mary's/Summer Palace) and walk down. Even the ladies who carry the fire wood are happy - especially if you donate Tenbr to the cause. 2. Churches - many. St George near Piassa is the main one, but check up on the opening times. 3. Addis Restaurant - North of Piassa. It is the old palace - quaint with local buffet and Tetch ... a sort of honey beer / mead. 4. Meta beer distribution store - near Temoca cafe. Elevenbr/bottle or Sat/Sun are "cloudy beer" days! 5. National museum - to see Lucy and previous kin 6. Garden above Meskel square 7. China bar

Very satisfied with the hotel's services. The break fast was partucularly fantastic for the cost of the room.

The location of Dreamliner is absolutely great for business & pleasure.

OK hotel for the price, between airport and downtown. Indian restaurant attached is quite good; and the staff are fine if a bit off-hand. Kids on the playing field next door are noisy, but only a bother if you want to sleep in. Free ferry service to and from the airport is useful, but don't expect the van to be waiting for you at the airport.

Hotel staff needs training. Rude to clients. Talk to each other sociallywhile customers are waiting

The hotel meets you at the airport with a welcome desk and transfer service at whatever time, including the wee hours of the morning where most flights from Europe and North Africa arrive between 3 & 6am, the hotel concierge is there at the airport to guarantee you a ride back to the hotel within less than 15 minutes of you exiting customs and claiming your luggage makes for a very-very good impression, especially after your body has been confined to an aircraft for over 20 hours of crossing an ocean, it makes for the BEST impression, where everything else is elementary!

The staff here were amazing. When they realised I had arrived without my camera battery and charger they immediately sent someone to hunt one down thereby ensuring that my holiday was not ruined. Very friendly also.

I was there for 3 days... The door of the shower was hardly moving... Took 2 days to fix it. The fridg didn't work.. Took 2 times to ask for fixing. Breakfast is rather poor. On arrival, I got a room that was less then ordered. After complaining.. I got the right one. The staff is nice and polite, but too many small problems. They couldn't charge my master card for an hour... Suggested to withdraw cash from an bank machine... A good thing is, they offer a free lift to and from airport.

the hotel was very pleasant and the staff were very helpful. I would appreciate more information regarding restuarants in the area.

The food list is very short , needs better support for the kitchen staff , otherwise, taste of coffee is very bad