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Taitu Hotel

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
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Taitu Hotel
Ranked #30 of 60 hotels in Addis Ababa
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Valencia, Spain
Top Contributor
61 reviews 61 reviews
15 hotel reviews
Reviews in 17 cities Reviews in 17 cities
43 helpful votes 43 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 April 2013

Our experience in Taitu was a mixture of different feelings. To start with, we made a reservation through internet and we also asked for the pick up service at the airport. We arrived around 1.30 AM and nobody was there to pick us up. Then, on arrival, the lady of the reception was sleeping on the floor behind the counter.... More

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Friendswood
2 reviews
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 April 2013

When did you stay there? What were the room prices per person? Front or Back? Meals? A local beer? How was the Night Club and how were the prices? Have you found your luggage in place? Where does one take his clothes to be washed? Any machines in the Hotel? Thanks

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Lincoln, United Kingdom
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3 reviews 3 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 April 2013

An old hotel that was upgraded from a palace by the Italians and hasn't been touched since..Beautiful hand carved staircase. They have a fantastic vegan buffet at lunch times about twice a week, and it costs about £2.50. You can't really complain about the prices there, but make sure you choose your room. The ones in the building at the... More

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Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
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5 reviews 5 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 April 2013

The location is great; it's not nearly as noisy as hotels in the center of town. The food is good, but a bit pricey. And unless you ask for a room either in the main building, or 'off the right in the back' you will end up with something that is clean but that's about it. That said, the terrace... More

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London, United Kingdom
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205 reviews 205 reviews
34 hotel reviews
Reviews in 54 cities Reviews in 54 cities
35 helpful votes 35 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 April 2013

This place is never going to set the world alight, but have a look at some of the rooms and pick which one you want. They have rooms at every price level. We stayed here twice, (start and end) and the second time we picked a much better room for £4 a night more. We found the staff not that... More

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Hamburg, Germany
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17 reviews 17 reviews
4 hotel reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 February 2013

I didn't stay at this hotel, but only went there once for lunch. They have a nice inside and also a very nice terrace at the back, where you can confortably have lunch. (I didn't try it myself, but a lot of people were using their laptops and phones there, so I guess there was an available WiFi that reaches... More

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Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
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4 reviews 4 reviews
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 February 2013

This is a beautiful historic building, with some great pieces of artwork and photography throughout the building. There is also a very nice shop selling artwork and leather bags and wallets. The vegan buffet is OK but often lukewarm. The a la carte menu is better. The rooms let this place down - beds are sparse and bathrooms are very... More

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Dammam, Saudi Arabia
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 February 2013

I Highly recommend Taitu. I had a great experience there. The staff were warm and welcoming, the food was great, and the atmosphere was nice and relaxing. The rooms were okay,however the communal bathroom was nasty. But hey, cant really complain for $10 a night. I certainly saw worse bathrooms (if you can even call them that) while in Ethiopia.... More

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Dublin, Ireland
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18 reviews 18 reviews
6 hotel reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 January 2013 via mobile

The hotel is the oldest and once the largest in Addis, and apart from the lobby, not much has been renovated since then! There is a nice outdoor common area with decent enough food served by helpful and friendly staff, however, the rooms are just awful!!!!!!! Freezing cold at night, lots of ants, ancient bathrooms and not clean! One major... More

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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 January 2013 via mobile

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Also Known As:
Taitu Hotel Addis Ababa
Address: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Region: Ethiopia > Addis Ababa
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Ranked #30 of 60 hotels in Addis Ababa

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