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National Hotel

Menelik II Avenue, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
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Ranked #23 of 53 hotels in Addis Ababa
4.0 of 5 stars 9 Reviews
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addis ababa ethiopia
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27 reviews 27 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
20 helpful votes 20 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 June 2010
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Very central, just off Maskal Square. Nice size rooms. Tendency to make up the price to suit your face. When I booked people in for tour companies I would always be given (as a Brit) higher price quote than if an Ethiopian colleague went in. BIG PROBLEM also is the NOISE from St Stephanos church opposite front of hotel. Yes... More

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Edmonton
1 review
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 March 2010
4
people found this review helpful

I have been stayed at this hotel for 7 times between 2002 - 2009. I usually stayed for 3 - 5 weeks. I am originally from Ethiopia, but living outside of the country for the last 26 years. This hotel is the most convinient, affordable, and very secure for my needs. The hotel was built by a wealthy gentleman, politician... More

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Johannesburg
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9 reviews 9 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 March 2010
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person found this review helpful

I stayed at the hotel for 5 days during a business trip in Feb 2010. The room was very clean and well kept, the bed was made with clean linen every day and there was hot water to shower with. As far as African hotels go, I'm sure this one is pretty decent. Language is a problem, as most of... More

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Nairobi
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14 reviews 14 reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 July 2009
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person found this review helpful

I stayed at the National Hotel for a total of 04 nights in October 2008. I must say the hotel was not a bad choice as the rooms were very clean and service was excellent. Although we did have a little bit of a communication problem with the staff as some of them hardly spoke any english at all. Breakfast... More

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Islamabad
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 June 2008

I stayed here in June 2006 and found this hotel very very comfortable and atmosphere was excellent . As it was my first every visit to Ethiopia i found it Tremendous.It was very lovely . Muhammad Bilal Jadoon Islamabad Pakistan More

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canada
1 review
17 helpful votes 17 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 January 2006
17
people found this review helpful

Overall , my stay was pretty good. The staff were very friendly. Although, at meal times in the dining room i had the feeling of them hoovering over me while i was eating, which made me a bit uncomfortable. Rooms were spacious and very nice and safe. But do make sure your room is not near the back as there... More

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Mississauga, Canada
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22 reviews 22 reviews
Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
256 helpful votes 256 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 September 2005
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The National Hotel on Menelik Ave. backs onto the Ghion Hotel (where National guests have pool privileges). When I was there in January, 2005 (Coptic Christmas) I paid $99USD for a 5-night stay, which included a hot breakfast each day in the dining room. This is less than one night at one of the 5-stars, so if you are paying... More

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Berlin, Germany
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164 reviews 164 reviews
Reviews in 49 cities Reviews in 49 cities
25 helpful votes 25 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 December 2011
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Nairobi
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 March 2008
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