Like many state owned hotels in Ethiopia the Ghion is a mothballed hotel, that charges handsome rates and offers barely maintained rooms and dopey service. Ancient staff in starched up uniforms clock in and out day after day and seem bored, bothered and bugged when you request service for them. Was it not for the magnificent gardens, great birds and... More

The setting and grounds of this hotel are excellent with big mature trees and nicely maintained gardens. The public areas inside are also pleasant and the restaurant is very good by Ethiopian standards - most of the dishes on the menu are available, arrive quickly and taste good. The rooms are less great, in need of an upgrade - which... More

I stayed here for 2 nights in March for business as I wanted to try a new hotel close to the office. The hotel has beautiful gardens which are a pleasure to walk in. The decor is dated and reminds me of 'Fawlty Towers' it has a certain charm. The rooms however need some work, there are no curtains, no... More

The hotel is very dated , but the landscape makes up for it!!! It is conviently located in the center of the city. You will find that some days the water is not warm for your showers. The beds were comfortable enough. Just remember you are in Africa. You are staying in luxury in comparison to most Africans.

The staff are attentive and kind, I fell sick and was treated like royalty, they couldn't have been kinder. In terms of the place, it is old fashioned and quaint but also luxury and lovely. What a beautiful garden, massive and right in the middle of Addis, just what I needed. Addis has very few almost none, parks and finding... More

Convenient for Bole International Airport and close to city centre. Hotel decor and furnishings dated but set in extensive landscaped grounds which are very popular with wedding parties and locals seeking some peace so you get to see a slice of Addis life. Westernised food in restaurant pretty ordinary but it is cheap. You'll need earplugs to counter the early... More

This was my fourth stay at the Ghion. I have no choice because Addis Ababa University, my host, is required to use it. Expect to have a few cold showers and maybe no water on occasions. The breakfast buffet is not exciting. The staff are friendly, but clearly the hotel needs a new management team and infusion of funds for... More

Comfortable looking reception, restaurant and grounds are let down by rooms and staff. I have stayed here twice - the room I had in the main hotel was divided from the one next door with a paper-thin partition, through which could be heard every movement of our neighbours. The second time, we opted to follow the recommendation made by one... More

The rooms are adequate and spacious, I had a huge balcony overlooking the garden, the bed very comfortable but there is rather a tired air about the hotel. The gardens are beautiful and there are a couple of cafe / restaurants in the grounds. The restaurants in the hotel are very good, don't miss their traditional Ethiopian restaurant which is... More