A five-star rating is given to hotels with a high standard of luxury. Traditionally, this has been considered the highest rating a hotel can achieve. In the African nation of Ethiopia, there are three hotels that have been awarded this rating, and all three are based in the capital city of Addis Ababa.
The Sheraton Addis is close to the national museum and the Merakato. It was voted Ethiopia's leading hotel in 2005, 2006, 2007 and 2010. Accommodation choices include rooms, suites or villas. Each room has air-conditioning, a 42-inch flat screen TV, Internet access, a work desk, an en-suite bathroom and complimentary morning coffee on request. Hotel facilities include two heated outdoor swimming pools, a sauna, Jacuzzis, massages services, a business conference area and a playground. Diners have a variety of choices within the hotel, including restaurants serving local cuisine as well as Indian, French and Italian eateries and poolside bar and snack cafes.
Sheraton Addis
Taitu Street
Po Box 6002
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
011-251-11-517-1717
011-251-11-517-2727
sheratonaddis.com
The Intercontinental Hotel has 152 units, with 33 suites and five deluxe suites. Facilities in the hotel include a health club on the top floor with an excellent view of the mountains, a swimming pool, two restaurants, a wine bar and a pool bar. The hotel also provides a shuttle service, a gift shop and a hair salon. Rooms are equipped with Internet access, en-suite bathrooms and 27-inch, flat-screen televisions, plus separate dining and sitting areas.
Intercontinental Addis
Tito Street, Kazanchis Area
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
011-251-11-550-5066
intercontinentaladdis.com
The Hilton hotel is located in central Addis Ababa, positioned in beautiful landscaped gardens. Guest accommodations consist of spacious rooms and suites with luxury amenities, en-suite bathrooms and writing desks. Recreation facilities include a health club with a sauna and thermal pools, four tennis courts, a squash court, executive rooms and a lounge. The hotel has a barber shop, a beauty salon, a clothing store and an ATM. Dining options include three restaurants and 24-hour room service.
Hilton Addis Ababa Hotel
Menelik II Avenue
P.O Box 1164,
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
011-251-11517-0000
hilton.co.uk/addis
