GHION HOTEL

Name: GHION HOTEL
Address: Ras Desta Damtew Street Addis Ababa, Addis Ababa, et

Location: Ras Desta Damtew Street Addis Ababa, Addis Ababa, et

Star Rating: 6 Stars

Property Type: Hotels

About this Property

Garden, Terrace & Bar: Enjoy the serene ambiance of our garden and terrace, or unwind with a refreshing drink at the bar.

Family-Friendly Amenities: Let your children have a blast at the playground while you take advantage of services like the 24-hour front desk and ATM on-site.

Delicious Dining Options: Indulge in a buffet breakfast and savor diverse cuisines at our onsite restaurant, with a vegetarian menu available upon request.

Ready to experience the charm of GHION HOTEL? Book now for an unforgettable stay in the heart of Addis Ababa!

Policies

Check-in: 12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Check-out: 12:00 PM

Amenities & Facilities

Health or beauty spa nearby
Free beach shuttle
Offsite parking discounted rates available
Fitness facilities (surcharge)
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Swimming pool
Restaurant
Room service
Terrace
Family rooms
Ironing service
Sauna
Massage services
Currency exchange
Coffee Shop on site
Shallow end
Aerobics
ATM/banking
Shopping on site
Front desk (limited hours)
Free wired internet
Playground on site
Airport transportation - pickup (surcharge)
Airport transportation - drop-off (surcharge)
Free beach shuttle
Offsite parking discounted rates available
Fitness facilities (surcharge)
Internet access
Housekeeping on request
Concerts/live shows
Wine release events
Reception hall
Exercise/lap pool
Japanese garden
Free bus station shuttle
Health or beauty spa nearby
Swimming nearby
Accessible shuttle
No accessible shuttle
Accessible train station shuttle
No accessible train station shuttle

Rooms Available

Budget Twin Room

The twin room has a terrace. The unit has 2 beds.

Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Terrace
- Smoke alarm
- Fire extinguisher
- Air purifiers
- Hand sanitiser
Junior Suite (Medium)

1 Double Bed
538-sq-foot room, balcony with garden views

Layout - Bedroom and living room
Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - 24-inch LCD TV with satellite channels
Food & Drink - 24-hour room service
Sleep - Bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower/tub combination, slippers, and free toiletries
Practical - Rollaway beds (surcharge) and cribs (free) available on request
Comfort - Daily housekeeping and heating
Accessibility - Wheelchair accessible
Non-Smoking

Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- TV
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Slippers
- Satellite channels
- Wheelchair accessible
- Daily housekeeping
- Room service (24 hours)
- Free WiFi
- Free cribs/infant beds
- Bedsheets provided
Double Room (Type B)

1 King Bed
592-sq-foot room, balcony with garden views

Layout - Separate sitting area
Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - 24-inch LCD TV with satellite channels
Food & Drink - Kitchenette with refrigerator and microwave
Sleep - Bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower/tub combination, slippers, and free toiletries
Practical - Desk; rollaway beds (surcharge) available on request
Comfort - Daily housekeeping and heating
Accessibility - Wheelchair accessible
Non-Smoking

Max Occupancy: 1 (1 Adults)
- TV
- Kitchenette
- Desk
- Microwave
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Slippers
- Satellite channels
- Wheelchair accessible
- Daily housekeeping
- Room service (24 hours)
- Separate sitting area
- Free WiFi
- Separate bedroom
- Bedsheets provided
Twin Room

This twin room features a pool with a view, sauna and fireplace. Guests will find a stovetop, a refrigerator, a dishwasher and kitchenware in the fully equipped kitchen. The twin room also comes with a barbecue. The spacious twin room features a private entrance, a mini-bar, a balcony with lake views as well as a private bathroom boasting a bath. The unit has 2 beds.

Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Minibar
- Shower
- Safety deposit box
- TV
- Hair dryer
- Kitchenette
- Refrigerator
- Desk
- Fan
- Toilet
- Microwave
- Dishwasher
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Shared toilet
- Slippers
- Kitchen
- Fireplace
- Additional toilet
- Private entrance
- Sofa
- Alarm clock
- Dining area
- Electric kettle
- Mosquito net
- Sauna
- Tumble dryer
- Oven
- Stovetop
- Toaster
- Barbecue
- Bidet
- Additional bathroom
- Coffee machine
- Linen
- Dining table
- Outdoor furniture
- Outdoor dining area
- Clothes rack
- Drying rack for clothing
- Toilet paper
- Child safety socket covers
- Board games/puzzles
- Books, DVDs, or music for children
- Baby safety gates
- Sofa bed
- Adapted bath
- Heated pool
- Pool towels
- Wine or champagne
- Bottle of water
- Fruits
- Chocolate or cookies
- Trash cans
- Wine glasses
- Shampoo
- Conditioner
- Body soap
- Shower cap
- Adapter
- Lockers
- Smoke alarm
- Fire extinguisher
- Key access
- Carbon monoxide detector
- Air purifiers
- Hand sanitiser
Apartment with Lake View

This apartment features a pool with a view, sauna and fireplace. Boasting a private entrance, this apartment includes 1 living room, 3 separate bedrooms and 3 bathrooms with a bath and a shower. Guests will find a stovetop, a refrigerator, a dishwasher and kitchenware in the well-equipped kitchen. The apartment also features a barbecue. The unit has a washing machine, lake views, a terrace and wine/champagne is offered for guests. The unit has 5 beds.

Max Occupancy: 3 (2 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Minibar
- Shower
- Safety deposit box
- TV
- Hair dryer
- Kitchenette
- Refrigerator
- Desk
- Seating Area
- Fan
- Toilet
- Microwave
- Dishwasher
- Washing machine
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Shared toilet
- Slippers
- Kitchen
- Fireplace
- Additional toilet
- Private entrance
- Sofa
- Alarm clock
- Dining area
- Electric kettle
- Mosquito net
- Sauna
- Tumble dryer
- Oven
- Stovetop
- Toaster
- Barbecue
- Bidet
- Additional bathroom
- Coffee machine
- Terrace
- Linen
- Dining table
- Outdoor furniture
- Outdoor dining area
- Clothes rack
- Drying rack for clothing
- Toilet paper
- Child safety socket covers
- Board games/puzzles
- Books, DVDs, or music for children
- Baby safety gates
- Sofa bed
- Adapted bath
- Heated pool
- Salt water pool
- Pool towels
- Wine or champagne
- Bottle of water
- Fruits
- Chocolate or cookies
- Trash cans
- Wine glasses
- Cots
- Shampoo
- Conditioner
- Body soap
- Shower cap
- Adapter
- Lockers
- Smoke alarm
- Fire extinguisher
- Key access
- Carbon monoxide detector
- Air purifiers
- Hand sanitiser
Deluxe Family Room

This luxurious family room has a pool with a view, a sauna and a fireplace. Guests will find a stovetop, a refrigerator, a dishwasher and kitchenware in the kitchen. The family room also includes a barbecue. The spacious family room features a private entrance, a mini-bar, a terrace with lake views as well as a private bathroom boasting a bath. The unit has 3 beds.

Max Occupancy: 3 (3 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Minibar
- Shower
- Safety deposit box
- TV
- Hair dryer
- Kitchenette
- Refrigerator
- Desk
- Fan
- Toilet
- Microwave
- Dishwasher
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Shared toilet
- Slippers
- Kitchen
- Fireplace
- Additional toilet
- Private entrance
- Sofa
- Alarm clock
- Dining area
- Electric kettle
- Mosquito net
- Sauna
- Tumble dryer
- Oven
- Stovetop
- Toaster
- Barbecue
- Bidet
- Additional bathroom
- Coffee machine
- Terrace
- Linen
- Dining table
- Outdoor furniture
- Outdoor dining area
- Clothes rack
- Drying rack for clothing
- Toilet paper
- Child safety socket covers
- Board games/puzzles
- Books, DVDs, or music for children
- Baby safety gates
- Sofa bed
- Adapted bath
- Heated pool
- Pool towels
- Wine or champagne
- Bottle of water
- Fruits
- Chocolate or cookies
- Trash cans
- Wine glasses
- Shampoo
- Conditioner
- Body soap
- Shower cap
- Adapter
- Lockers
- Smoke alarm
- Fire extinguisher
- Key access
- Carbon monoxide detector
- Air purifiers
- Hand sanitiser
Family Double Room

This family room's standout features are the pool with a view, sauna and fireplace. Guests will find a stovetop, a refrigerator, a dishwasher and kitchenware in the kitchen. The family room also offers a barbecue. The spacious family room provides a private entrance, a mini-bar, a terrace with lake views as well as a private bathroom featuring a bath. The unit offers 2 beds.

Max Occupancy: 4 (3 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Minibar
- Shower
- Safety deposit box
- TV
- Hair dryer
- Kitchenette
- Refrigerator
- Desk
- Fan
- Toilet
- Microwave
- Dishwasher
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Shared toilet
- Slippers
- Kitchen
- Fireplace
- Additional toilet
- Private entrance
- Sofa
- Alarm clock
- Dining area
- Electric kettle
- Mosquito net
- Sauna
- Tumble dryer
- Oven
- Stovetop
- Toaster
- Barbecue
- Bidet
- Additional bathroom
- Coffee machine
- Terrace
- Linen
- Dining table
- Outdoor furniture
- Outdoor dining area
- Clothes rack
- Drying rack for clothing
- Toilet paper
- Child safety socket covers
- Board games/puzzles
- Books, DVDs, or music for children
- Baby safety gates
- Sofa bed
- Adapted bath
- Heated pool
- Pool towels
- Wine or champagne
- Bottle of water
- Fruits
- Chocolate or cookies
- Trash cans
- Wine glasses
- Shampoo
- Conditioner
- Body soap
- Shower cap
- Adapter
- Lockers
- Smoke alarm
- Fire extinguisher
- Key access
- Carbon monoxide detector
- Air purifiers
- Hand sanitiser
Suite

Guests will have a special experience as this suite provides a pool with a view, a sauna and a fireplace. Featuring a private entrance, this suite consists of 1 living room, 2 separate bedrooms and 1 bathroom with a bath and a shower. Guests will find a stovetop, a refrigerator, a dishwasher and kitchenware in the well-fitted kitchen. The suite also offers a barbecue. This suite features a mini-bar, flat-screen TV, lake views, as well as wine/champagne for guests. The unit offers 3 beds.

Max Occupancy: 3 (2 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Minibar
- Shower
- Safety deposit box
- TV
- Hair dryer
- Kitchenette
- Refrigerator
- Desk
- Fan
- Toilet
- Microwave
- Dishwasher
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Shared toilet
- Slippers
- Kitchen
- Fireplace
- Additional toilet
- Interconnected room(s) available
- Private entrance
- Sofa
- Alarm clock
- Dining area
- Electric kettle
- Mosquito net
- Sauna
- Tumble dryer
- Oven
- Stovetop
- Toaster
- Barbecue
- Bidet
- Additional bathroom
- Coffee machine
- Linen
- Dining table
- Outdoor furniture
- Outdoor dining area
- Entire unit located on ground floor
- Clothes rack
- Drying rack for clothing
- Toilet paper
- Child safety socket covers
- Board games/puzzles
- Books, DVDs, or music for children
- Baby safety gates
- Sofa bed
- Adapted bath
- Heated pool
- Pool towels
- Wine or champagne
- Bottle of water
- Fruits
- Chocolate or cookies
- Trash cans
- Wine glasses
- Cots
- Shampoo
- Conditioner
- Body soap
- Shower cap
- Adapter
- Lockers
- Smoke alarm
- Fire extinguisher
- Key card access
- Carbon monoxide detector
- Air purifiers
- Hand sanitiser
Single Room

This single room features a pool with a view, sauna and fireplace. Guests will find a stovetop, a refrigerator, a dishwasher and kitchenware in the fully equipped kitchen. The single room also offers a barbecue. The single room provides a private entrance, a mini-bar, a terrace with lake views as well as a private bathroom featuring a bath. The unit offers 1 bed.

Max Occupancy: 2 (1 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Minibar
- Shower
- Safety deposit box
- TV
- Hair dryer
- Kitchenette
- Refrigerator
- Desk
- Fan
- Toilet
- Microwave
- Dishwasher
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Shared toilet
- Slippers
- Kitchen
- Fireplace
- Additional toilet
- Private entrance
- Sofa
- Alarm clock
- Dining area
- Electric kettle
- Mosquito net
- Sauna
- Tumble dryer
- Oven
- Stovetop
- Toaster
- Barbecue
- Bidet
- Additional bathroom
- Coffee machine
- Terrace
- Linen
- Dining table
- Outdoor furniture
- Outdoor dining area
- Entire unit located on ground floor
- Clothes rack
- Drying rack for clothing
- Toilet paper
- Child safety socket covers
- Board games/puzzles
- Books, DVDs, or music for children
- Baby safety gates
- Sofa bed
- Adapted bath
- Heated pool
- Pool towels
- Wine or champagne
- Bottle of water
- Fruits
- Chocolate or cookies
- Trash cans
- Wine glasses
- Shampoo
- Conditioner
- Body soap
- Shower cap
- Adapter
- Lockers
- Smoke alarm
- Fire extinguisher
- Key access
- Carbon monoxide detector
- Air purifiers
- Hand sanitiser

Guest Reviews

Gashaw (10/5): Very safe place and delicious food.. - They are very nice. Staff. Good environment.and beautiful garden. N/A
Asres (7/5): more can be done - the Staff and Location the way the facility was maintained
Zelalem (3/5): -
Sefanit (9/5): Great experience - The staff do great work i really thank them Wish them well all good
EMAD (7/5): -
Emmanuel (10/5): In general all the services were excellent -
Amar Jewda (8/5): Très céjour - Très bien Oui
Jasmin (10/5): - Great staff Paying in $
Alemayehu (4/5): - The staff The location and compound
Zolu (6/5): - The staffs and manager were really nice. The hot shower wasn't working, but they were upfront about it. The room was colder than I expected.
Tamirat (10/5): - Center of the city N/A
Kassaye (1/5): - The location and the silences The way of hundling and the change of price after reservation
Hendrik (8/5): Stadthotel sehr zentral gelegen - Zentral
Kidus Mekuria (5/5): - The staff No hot shower
Tesfaw (7/5): -
Georg (10/5): - Das Ghion Hotel liegt in einem großen Parkgelände und hat den Charme der 1950er Jahre. Der gepflegte Park hat einen historischen Baumbestand, Grünanlagen und vielen Blumen. Er ist eine Oase im Zentrum der lauten, verkehrsreichen Stadt voller Staub und Smog. Kaiser Haile Selassi hat sich damals eine Suite einbauen lassen. Selbst wenn du nicht die Kaisersuite gebucht hast, fühlst du dich wie Haile Selassi, wenn du aus dem üppigen Angebot des Frühstücksbuffets auswählst und dir deinen rotgedeckten Platz in dem herrlichen Breakfastsaal mit Parkblick wählst. Die Auswahl wechselt täglich und du kannst immer wieder exotische Köstlichkeiten probieren und dir Nachschlag holen von dem, was dir besonders mundet. Zum Standard gehören herzhaftes und süßes Gebäck, gedünstete Möhren, Brokoli und Blumenkohl, frische Papaya, Ananas und Wassermelonen, Omelet, Kaffee, Tee und Säfte. Für Mittag, Nachmittag und Abend gibt es mehrere Restaurants im Gelände. Es lädt ein Schwimmbad mit olympischen Maßen und Sprungturm ein. Die Zimmer sind hell und großräumig und mit reichlich Möbeln ausgestattet, die Betten mit hervorragenden Mateatzen. An der Einfahrt zum Hotelgelände befindet sich eine Bank mit Geldautomat und der Supermarkt Queen's. God save the Queen, denn hier kannst du dich zu Minipreisen für deinen Tagesbedarf eindecken. Vom Hotel aus bist du in zehn Minuten am zentralen Aufmarschplatz Meskel Square mit seinen Terassen, dem Red Terror Museum, dem Oromo Museum, der Stefanuskirche mit der Metrostation Estefanos und den Haltestellen der Minibusse. Wenn du dich vor Gedränge nicht scheust und den einfachen Menschen nahe sein möchtest, kannst du mit diesen Verkehrsmitteln für elf Eurocent kilometerweit fahren. Es kann allerdings sein, du sitzt mit nur einer Arschbacke auf der Bank oder dem Kotflügel. In der Metro kann es auch zu Taschendiebstahl kommen. Der Lift scheint schon Jahrzehnte außer Betrieb. Die Sanitäranlagen sind veraltet.
Georg (7/5): -
Tayyab (2/5): -
Jose Constantino (10/5): - I liked everything as a whole, most specifically the trustworthy , professional and caring staff. They were all excepcional and wonderful people and grateful being with all of them during my stay. Really appreciate. n/a
Wessen (1/5): -
Tom (7/5): -
Samuel (2/5): - frukosten ok dåliga rum, dåligt bemötande
Jonty (4/5): - The WiFi went out for 4 hours or so, nothing offered in return for this key feature not working. Took an hour to get a bath plug?? Bath was dirty at that. Also sauna was turned off by about 4pm so who know who would actually be able to use it
Sasu (3/5): - The breakfast was good. Bed was fine. Poor room services. due to nonfunctioning television.. No cups and even spoon in the room for customer. Staff aren't smart enough. You have to ask everything before they are provided
Alan (3/5): Don’t think I’ll stay there on the return. - Stayed there because of the gardens to do some birding. Very average hotel and needs a lot of detail to maintenance. Hardly slept as there were people talking loudly and banging doors till early morning. The staff were very helpful and took me to get a simcard and change some money. Very noisy all night.
Marchi (7/5): - Ottima la posizione e molto bello il giardino e gli spazi esterni. Gli interni andrebbero rinnovati. Gli arredi delle camere sono datati e i bagni sarebbero da rifare
Hans (4/5): The type of room does not exist, instead of a two bedroom appartment we got two normal bedrooms -
Holly (3/5): - Good staff. Nice interactions. Place terribly run down. Just one example: we had no hot water, even though they said they « fixed » it.
Tsega (7/5): Fair - The food was delicious Old buildings never remodeled
Jose Constantino (10/5): - The beauty of its gardens and the worm and welcoming atmosphere + it's wonderful and very professional staff. n/a
Ashseifu (6/5): Very friendly staff and excellent communication throughout. - There are reasonable local and international alternatives to choose from for breakfast. The location is excellent. Ongoing construction work made the hotel's beautiful park less enjoyable.
Melanie (5/5): Es fehlt Liebe - Eigentlich eine schöne Anlage. Essen gut Zimmer sehr geräumig. Sehr viel Petsonal vorhanden. Die Fenster schließen nicht richtig. Es ist alles alt. Die Bänke im Garten und die Spielgeräte alt und teilweise defekt. Lampen im Zimmer teilweise defekt.
Israel (4/5): - I didn’t like the lack of knowledge of the reception staff about booking with expedia. I resented the fact that my credit card details were asked to verify my booking on the day of checking out. They had all week to do that. I had to show them the receipt on expedia account on my mobile.
natalie (6/5): The Ghion short visit. - It's the end of winter time and the rooms were cold. The hot water does not come on after 11pm sometimes. It's only one key so housekeeping can't clean your room when you are out. Walls are very thin because I can hear chatter. Staff are quite lovely, helpful and friendly. Food is very good. Location is ideal for going to your business meeting or for site seeing this beautiful city Addis Ababa.... Lots of incredible history to soak in for the first time.
Zelalem (8/5): - Ghion Hotel is a super cool hotel. If you're a hotel lover from the 60s and 70s, this place is for you. It's in the heart of Addis Ababa, with bars and restaurants nearby. I'll definitely be back for more! #HotelLove #AddisAbaba #60s70s #Staycation 🇪🇹🍻🍷
Aseged (10/5): - Keep it
Teshome (10/5): Comfortable staying - Overall excellent, I love Ghion hotel specially the customer service, friendly staff
Habt (4/5): Disappointing -
Jennifer (7/5): Lovely old hotel that needs some refurbishment - I love the Ghion. It’s an old style hotel in a great location with a beautiful garden setting. It is spacious. The staff were mostly very kind and helpful. The traditional resturant is great and it has a jazz club on the grounds and a great cafe within the grounds that overlooks the garden. It did not deliver what it advertised. We booked a family deluxe room which supposedly had so many facilities that were not there like cofffe making facilities, microwave (we had a baby with us and needed to heat up food). The hot water was mostly Luke warm and there was no heating. We were there in a particularly cold time of the year.
natalie (8/5): - This is my second time staying at Ghion. I like that it's traditional in appearance and fantastic staff. Food was wonderful. Thank you.
kebedech (2/5): - I had a very disappointing experience during my recent stay at Ghion Hotel. • Day One: The room assigned to me had no hot water. As usual, I was advised to let the water run for some time. Despite running the bathtub for nearly two hours, no hot water came, and I was forced to bathe in freezing cold water. • Day Two: I was moved to another room, but the toilet did not flush. • Later Stay: After returning from a trip, I was given a room where the toilet burst and water flooded the entire room while I was away. I was then moved again to a different room, which also had no hot water and a non-functional toilet. I am a frequent guest at Ghion Hotel, but in its current condition, I strongly urge Expedia to reconsider listing it on their platform. I also request a full refund for this stay due to the unacceptable conditions and repeated inconveniences. Thank you for your attention to this matter.
Glenville (9/5): Superb - the gardden and location security towards visitors of my guest too intimidating
Abebaye (1/5): The building need remodeling the bedding system remodel in general is in poor condition - The bed is too small and there is a lot of mosquito bite in the night and their food taste is very terrible Just a location center of the city
dominic (8/5): - Just okay
Malin (8/5): Very good -
Hafiz (7/5): Pleasant place, with great potential and super excellent staff. - The location is awesome in the middle of a beautiful garden. Staff was very helpful including the manager. Maintenance is poor like broken wardrobes old furniture. Food is not upto standard. I couldn’t get butter at breakfast of dinner.
Vemund (10/5): Good value - Spacious and good value Breakfast could be better
Amsale (7/5): The staff members are vey friendly and helpful specially Derbe! - Was clean, quiet, fresh tasty food (specially if you like Ethiopian food) the natural view and the friendly staff were amazing. The African Jazz Village is one of the best experience. It’s a peaceful place. My three daughters and I are enjoyed our time @ Ghion 👌👍🏽 The shower water turns cold a lot of the time so we needed to call and let it fix often. Other than that was a peaceful place.
Vemund (10/5): Exceptional - Excellent old governmental hotel in the middle of everything. Simple but clean and spacious standard.
Karen (5/5): Many negative reviews. Took a chance because wanted a place uniquely Ethiopian. - Food: Great traditional breakfast that is included. Dinner was fantastic with traditional dining room atmosphere. I am a vegetarian. The "fasting meal" was perfect...Food quality excellent every time, despite remodeling & moving of breakfast location. Pool: 50 meters, clean, well maintained and very near room. (FYI - most rooms nowhere near near the pool. Also the rooms do not look like photos nor descriptions on Booking.com! Beware! They tried to give me a small, one-bedroom instead of 3-bed family option & kitchen booked. Does not exist! I had to check put rooms and select "next-best" option.) Hotel Property: The landscape not affected by construction is very lush, well-kept & picturesque. Many exotic plants. Many exotic birds to listen to and see.(Despite constant construction!) Security Deposit: Available at reception. Airport Proximity & Shuttle to Airport: Airport 20-30 mins away & shuttle provided for free. Location: Can easily walk to many historical & cultural sites. Right across from metro, taxi stands & buses. Night Life: Thursday night African jazz night at hotel (FYI - also very near to Hyatt Regency nightly jazz bar) Security: Many security personnel around the premises especially since pool & gym are open to public. Room Maintenance: Water in toilet stopped flushing; never fixed. Had to use buckets. The water pressure in general is very low; never addressed. Housekeeping: Very unprofessional & casual approach to work. At first, always asking for money. After tipped and cleaning day / time agreed on, they disappear & never returned! Hotel could not provide toilet paper? Seriously?! No Internet in Room: Supposedly due to construction going on. Hotel Communication & Shuttle from Airport: Hotel does not respond to messages in a prompt, professional manner. Reservation allegedly includes free shuttle from airport to hotel but it was impossible to contact hotel via Booking.com or phone to arrange. Ended up paying 25 USD for a cab to hotel. Construction Noise: Very loud & often going on until very late at night. Pool: Open to public & freezing cold, even with the shorty wetsuit + additional wetsuit jacket & hood that I brought. I honestly got hypothermia. The water in room not hot enough to warm you up afterwards. I noticed that the local Ethiopians seem to deal with the cold water in normal swimwear. There are also no lane markings so to swim 50 meters in straight line, only breaststroke possible!
Colin (6/5): - Staff very friendly and helpful. Room poor needs attention,.from broken mirror, door handels and curtain unable.to open and close entually falling to.thr.floor...Usually had to wait up to 20 minutes for hot water.
Asres Abebe (8/5): - More to be done
Helena (3/5): So sad , the Ghion needs investment and love . - Location. History. Near jazz club with fabulous music and artists . Met local people. Stayed many times before Building site, noisy and dusty early in morning ! Lost my laundry . Double charged me so lots of hassle . Inefficient. . Broken balcony door , shower , lights. Ate meat for the first time in 20 years !!!!
Verified traveler (10/5): Classic Ethiopian hotel - This hotel is excellent for those of us who love Ethiopia and prefer peaceful, nostalgic atmosphere to fancy, noisy modern hotels. Good old Ethiopian style hotel with a huge and quiet compound with large swimming pool, in the heart of the city. Stable water supply, electricity and Wifi with satisfying speed. Fair room rates. In every way a very pleasant stay. Take the opportunity to experience this classic hotel before it's gone!
Asres Abebe (10/5): - Happy to
Ivelina (4/5): Disappointing - The location of the hotel is perfect, in the centre of the town, near to the main square. The housekeeping was at level. The people in the hotel was very polite, but not very good English. in the night cost in included breakfast and the swimming pool. The hotel furnishings were not good, old furniture. The breakfast was typical for the region, there is now variety of food, especially for people from Europe. I had ordered a shuttle from the airport, but no one was waiting us. So i found myself at 4 ap at an airport in an unknown town with a child, waiting for someone to pick us. I called the hotel but no one answered. in the end I was forced to pay for a taxi(the car was strange old car without a lasov device. The amount I paid was negotiable). I tried to talk with the manager of the hotel, to ask why nobody waiting us, but i only got a smile, no answer. The room they gave us wasn't the one i booked. The bed was broken and i had to change the rooms. In the new room the shower in the bathroom didn't work. there is reconstruction outside all the time.
Aidan (3/5): Tired hotel with non-functioning infrastructure, in a good location for tourism. - The gardens were nice to walk around. The restaurant on the hill served good cuisine for a fair price, and the hotel was in a safe and convenient location to walk places. Where to start? Hotel didn't provide me with the room booked on booings.com, and after some arguing I managed to get a somewhat equivalent room. This room lacked running water (would work for an hour to two then shut off for 24 hours. Eventually, I was moved to a different room that was adequate for the remainder of my stay. Every room has broken appliance and the features are very tired. You get what you pay for - it is not an expensive hotel, but there is much better available for a similar price point in the city.
Miles (10/5): Exceptional - It's like an oasis of lush green palm trees with a 50m swimming pool smack bang in the middle of the city with a jazz club, 4 restaurants and lots of really beautiful Ethiopian staff. It feels like stepping back in time. If you are looking for a luxurious room, then this isn't for you but I absolutely loved it. We booked a room shown on the website which I found but there had been someone living in it. Probably needs a chat with the hotel but it was such an absolute joy, I didn't care at all.
Abdu, (2/5): - Sehr schönes und sauberes Zimmer. Parkanlage war auch sehr schön. Expedia sollte die Hotelbeschreibung anpassen: Tennisanlage nicht vorhanden, Fitnessstudio gehört nicht dem Hotel an, sondern wird privat geführt. Nur gegen eine monatliche Mitgliedschaft nutzbar. Warmwasser selten vorhanden. Das Ghion Hotel muss unbedingt am Management arbeiten und sich verbessern. Zum einen war trotz 2-maliger schriftlicher Benachrichtigung der kostenfreie Flughafen Shuttle Bus nicht da. Mitten in der Nacht mussten wir ein Taxi selber organisieren, telefonisch war niemand zu erreichen. Dort angekommen, war zunächst einmal alles dunkel, erst als das Taxi vorfuhr, kam der Portier, um die Tür zu öffnen. Erste Frage: haben Sie gebucht? Wir konnten dies bestätigen, dass wir vor 4 Monaten gebucht und eine Bestätigung des Hotels bekommen hatten. Zur Antwort kam: wir haben kein Zimmer frei. Erst nach langer Diskussion ist der Manager gekommen und hat uns ein schreckliches Zimmer für die Nacht gegeben. Wir haben später verstanden, dass es wohl daran liegen musste, dass die Afrikanische Union zum Zeitpunkt eine Versammlung hatte und die Zimmer (wir hatten eine Suite gebucht) doppelt verkauft wurden. Nach Beendigung der AU Versammlung, kam der Baustellenlärm hinzu. Die Bauarbeiten in der Hotel-Parkanlage gingen 24 Stunden, so dass man in der Nacht kein Schlaf fand. Nachdem wir (und andere Hotelgäste) uns beschwert hatten, reduzierte sich am 3. Tag der Baustellenlärm auf die Zeiten 7:00 bis 22:00 Uhr.
Paulo (9/5): Superb - Good location Good food
Rotolo (7/5): Cozy stay - Nice location and facilities inside. Good breakfast. The receptionist are not professional and not polite.
YURIKO (4/5): No shuttle service - I tried to call them from Japan because I wanted to make sure that the shuttle bus would come to the airport to pick me up . However, the phone numbers are old, and I have never got to reach them. Shuttle bus never showed up when I have arrived at the airport despite the fact I have booked the shuttle service when I booked the room on this hotel. I am no satisfied with this hotel service
Conlan (9/5): Superb - Real old world ambiance
michael (4/5): - This hotel needs some renovation every thing looks older than 100 years old.
Hussen (4/5): Disappointing -
Haumba (9/5): Revamping the Glory of Ghion Hotel - The location, quietness, natural environment and freshness Some touchs need to be done. The facility was built some time back and need a fresh touch. Most workers especially in service department are advanced in age and need support from young fresh blood.
Yosab (3/5): Poor - Nothing Every thing is less than my expectations
Rhonel (1/5): I never come back again wasn’t worth the moment at all. - Location and the overall ambiance Hygiene, empty promises and missing utilities
Fadi (1/5): The rooms are very old and bot clean, You can smell the musty wood and mattresses as soon as you ent - The garden is beautiful The rooms are very old and dirty
notpaid123 (2/5): The pool is great but the hotel has many problems. - This hotel badly needs money spent on it, thieves came into my room and stole my mobile phone and tablet, they also stole a laptop from a woman in the room just opposite my room. I got an apology from the manager but zero reduction on my bill. I have visited over 35 countries and this was the first time l had anything stolen from a hotel room. They have stale bread at breakfast, 2 or 3 days old,even with a good bakery right next door, they still manage to serve up stale bread.
Tameez (1/5): Bad -
abraham (6/5): - Shower doesn’t work. No hot water in shower
Dawit (7/5): Hidden paradise! 100 - Ghion Hotel boasts the most stunning garden in the area. I seized the chance to stroll through the meticulously kept garden during the early morning hours and captured some of the most beautiful photos of this enchanting spot. It's truly a hidden gem in the town! Although this historic hotel is closely linked to the emperor of its time, the bathrooms require immediate maintenance. Nevertheless, I am optimistic that improvements will be made soon under the new management. I had the pleasure of meeting the area manager, Mr. Bereket, in person, and I received a very warm welcome as a guest. Overall, the rooms are spacious and furnished to a satisfactory standard.
878rohitg (2/5): Avoid this hotel in Addis (Specially foreign citizen) - pathetic hotel I have seen so far, no intercom service, no hot water in washroom, no housekeeping staff to attend, leakages in tab. In a night room filled with water and no action by staff and not agreed to shift the room even after availability. As I have already prepaid 5 days stay in advance.
Verified traveler (2/5): Incompetent - An awful start to my stay at the hotel and arrival in Ethiopia They left me stranded at the airport at night for hours despite me contacting them on 4 occasions prior to my arrival. and hotels.com contacted them twice too l when I had zero reply on the airport shuttle. They failed to respond or provide this and when you don’t know the language and your phone doesn’t work in this country - as i explained to them - it leaves you in a very vulnerable position. When I wanted to leave after several other things not working the hotel refused to refund me as unfortunately I paid upfront. Hotels.com also extremely unhelpful
Sileshi (6/5): - Ok
Abby (10/5): - We really valued our stay at the Ghion Hotel. The rates were excellent, the staff are lovely and it's a real piece of Ethiopian history. The African Jazz Village is top notch and home to the timeless Father of Ethiopian Jazz, Dr. Mulatu Astateke. Meals were copious and delicious - Breakfast is free! We are used to staying at more modern (read: updated) luxurious places but I'd go back for the charm, people and music.
Colin (8/5): - Noise sometimes woken at 5am..
alberto (8/5): - a green paradise in the middle of Addis
Durruty_de_Alba (8/5): Very attentive and efficient staff... - In spite of that their facilities show in some parts the time passing, all staff is very attentive and efficient; gardens are enjoyable, also the Jazz club, is well ocated near the National Museum, bus and metro stations, view from Woreknesh Genet Restaurant.
Geir (6/5): - Clean sheets towels and room. Towels changed daily. Hot tap water arbitrarily in bathroom. The gym should be free of charge.
Abraham (8/5): Great - - The staff personale were so wonderful and friendly. Breakfsat was also great. - The Property needs renovation. The staff and location.
Theo (5/5): Good location with excellent views of the big park and also very friendly staff. - Reasonable ok but was more often the same everyday The TV was not working. Cockroaches in the room. The window does not shut well. Difficult to adjust temperature of the shower. The toilet flush was broken and also no water in the toilet downstairs in the lobby.
Africa (6/5): Pleasant -
Mamogala (6/5): - The shuttle for collecting from the airport was late. The blankets were dirty.
Muuse (10/5): Exceptional -
Makiermiy (10/5): Best vacation time at Ghion Hotel - I am really happy to stay at Ghion hotel , the room is so comfortable , the breakfast so delicious, the shower is natural water .
886tamira (2/5): Worst experience ever - One of the worst hotels i have ever been in my life, stayed for just two nights, i would leave from the first minute if it wasn't too late. The water in the bathroom is not clean, it has a disgusting taste and touch with white color. The water in the bathroom was not draining, i reported the issue, they send someone to check. After checking he said he has no tools and he will come Again in the morning, for sure he didn't show up. I talked again to the reception in the afternoon, no one show up too. The third time i said i will not move from the reception till they send the guy, after 20 minutes of waiting the guy came and fixed the issue. You need to keep the water running for almost 10 minutes inorder to finally get the hot water. There are some bugs hanging around the room. Windows were broken causing the room to be very cold. The prices at the desk are almost double compared to booking sites If there is one thing positive to mention it will be the surroundings of the hotel, was really very beautiful
Anonymous (3/5): Reserved 18 nights, left after 3. - In its heyday, it was probably glorious! Sad and depressing, everything is broken, the bed, the shower, the elevator, the doors. Housekeeping walks in without knocking. Staff act like you’re bothering them. Shrug. Offices smell like mold. Fountain is broken. Fancy restaurant not open. Shops not open. Feels like a ghost town. No carpet in hallways, echoes, concrete walls, feels just like prison, except you can leave, and we did.
Gökhan (1/5): İts sucks - Any We were deceived. We would stay for 12 days. We paid in advance with dollars. We didn't like the hotel, we wanted to leave, but they told us that they couldn't return dollars, they would return them, we had to stay. Because we were hurting half by half. On the day I checked out, one of the hotel employees, the lady named Askana, told us that 2,200 hotels owe us, but we can't refund it, she told us to eat and drink here in return for this debt. We said okay and ate as much as the amount of debt. In the evening, Askan did not exist and other employees said that we owe 1,900 to the hotel. Askana made a mistake, but that's not our problem. We will leave the country and we don't have enough money with us. The style of the employees was very harsh. The hotel defrauded us, but they acted as if we were defrauding. Never come to this hotel.
Zenaw (8/5): Very good -
Ali (9/5): Superb -
Samson (5/5): Passable -
Charles (6/5): - Grounds are large and beautiful. Staff are friendly and helplful. Hotel badly needs renovation.
Timothy (4/5): - Nice gardens, but room was very dirty
Sisay (7/5): Good -
Colin (8/5): - The garden area is really good, spacious and well kept with ample security. The staff are very polite and helpful. The T.V situation is poor and needs attention. There are no Tea or coffee making facilities and some of the rooms are void of a fridge. I found the hotel good value for money and will definately try to rebook.
Solomon (10/5): Exceptional -
Richard (6/5): - The property needs a lot of work to bring it up to scratch. For example no water came out when you turn on the hot water. However, the staff were very friendly and helpful
Dereje (5/5): Passable -