Radisson Blu Addis Ababa ET
Jul 14, 2013, 10:49 am
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Radisson Blu Addis Ababa ET
I searched and did not see a master thread.
Due to routing to SEZ, I'll be here on a late Wed. night through Fri morning. Does anyone have any reviews/thoughts on this hotel? We registered for the premium award room due to breakfast and business lounge.
Vacation time is definitely less than many others here, so we will be hoping to work from the hotel. I would be interested in Internet speed. If not too quick/reliable does anyone have any suggestions around the hotel?
Due to routing to SEZ, I'll be here on a late Wed. night through Fri morning. Does anyone have any reviews/thoughts on this hotel? We registered for the premium award room due to breakfast and business lounge.
Vacation time is definitely less than many others here, so we will be hoping to work from the hotel. I would be interested in Internet speed. If not too quick/reliable does anyone have any suggestions around the hotel?
Nov 10, 2013, 9:41 am
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Decent hotel, stayed here last week. There is a standing 5$/person airport transfer available from Bole to hotel leaving every hour. Internet speed was good and the hotel is modern and clean and lounge is nice. Hotel bank operates 0800-2000 so if you arrive late, you have to wait to change money.
There is a Tomoca branded coffee shop on the main floor, also the hotel leaves a gift bag of Tomoca coffee for concierge members. You can also buy large bags of the coffee at the shop if you can't make it to the actual shop in town.
Cheers
There is a Tomoca branded coffee shop on the main floor, also the hotel leaves a gift bag of Tomoca coffee for concierge members. You can also buy large bags of the coffee at the shop if you can't make it to the actual shop in town.
Cheers
Nov 13, 2013, 6:45 am
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Radisson Blu Addis Ababa ET
to avoid cross posting I'll refer you to a review I posted in the Club Carlson Elite experience thread on a stay in May 2012.
To summarize, a nice new modern comfortable RBlu experience. I wouldn't object to returning. Do sample the Ethiopian food on the buffet, it was very good. If street noise bothers you ask for a rear facing room, or high floor room if you still want to marvel at it all.
My only objection is it's not near anything and there are no grounds to walk around so you could feel confined if you aren't willing/able to venture out on you own.
To summarize, a nice new modern comfortable RBlu experience. I wouldn't object to returning. Do sample the Ethiopian food on the buffet, it was very good. If street noise bothers you ask for a rear facing room, or high floor room if you still want to marvel at it all.
My only objection is it's not near anything and there are no grounds to walk around so you could feel confined if you aren't willing/able to venture out on you own.
May 16, 2017, 9:42 am
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The reason I stayed at the Radisson last time was because we were there with the World Economic Forum event but weren't high enough on the food chain to get into the sold out Sheraton or Hilton.
May 16, 2017, 9:48 am
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Aug 22, 2017, 7:30 am
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I was fortunate to have had three stays at the Sheraton over the years. When the AU and other important folk are not in town, then the rates could be had for a reasonable sum. It is a spectacular property, and if your trip coincides with a slow period, then really worth trying to get a room.