I have now stayed twice at the Ghion and the menu is great! The service from the reception to the room is excellent. My only beef is that the place is still quite old fashioned & is crying out for a spruce up- from the main hotel building to the swimming pool. Internet is also pricey and investment in WIFI... More

For our first night in Ethiopia, I thought we could have done a lot worse. It was nice to have a large, calm, green area away from the bustle of the city but situated in the middle of town. And the rooms were clean and things mainly worked - even here my shower and electricity was erratic. But for the... More

Our travel agent advised us to stay here, not because it was the best hotel in Addis, but because it was the most "real" hotel. He was right! The hotel used to the visitors lodge of the emperor, and it has that "last days of the Raj" feel about it with grand public space, massive grounds and and bow ties... More

This was the last hotel we stayed in on our tour of Ethiopia, and by comparison with some previous hotels it was pure luxury. Our rooms were on the third floor, with no lift, but were spacious enough, clean and quiet, and, in my room at least, everything worked (though the TV was a bit idiosyncratic). The restaurant was fine,... More

This was once a beautiful property that is going to seed. We had no hot water. The morning breakfast..."meh". I'd compare this hotel to a Motel 6 in the States. More

The Ghion definitely has both pro’s and con’s. The pro’s: it’s very safe, set within a big, beautiful garden with lots of birds and protected from traffic noise. My room was large and had comfortable beds, a balcony, and a TV with both CNN and BBC World. Good wifi is available in every room (for a fee). The hotel has... More

I know this hotel has had very mixed reviews but we thought it was great - US$117 a night for three and we were after gardens, pool, space etc and certainly couldn't afford the Hilton or Sheraton. Ok, there is some bumbling - first they said we had breakfast included, then not, then instead offering a 15% discout, then back... More

The strongest positive that the Ghion has is its gardens. If you are into birds as we were it is a great place to start a trip to Ethiopia. We saw over 20 species while casually walking around the grounds. The room that we had and its furnishings was adequate but if you wanted to take a shower it was... More

Stayed at the Ghion at the start and end of a two week tour of the Ethiopian Highlands. Although in the city centre the hotel is back from the busy road and set in well-kept gardens. All very peaceful, secure and serene! Reception and restaurant areas are spacious. Reception and porter staff are efficient, cheerful and helpful.The problem is with... More