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Dessalegn Hotel

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Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Ranked #26 of 53 hotels in Addis Ababa
3.5 of 5 stars 24 Reviews
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Lancashire UK
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13 reviews 13 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 March 2012

The hotel has 3 types of room - suites, superior and standard all of which are very nice. The old block has suites and standards whilse the new block has superiors and standards. I started in a suite in the old block - very spacious and well furnished. The only problem being that the old block is "old" and showing... More

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Moshi, Tanzania
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8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 March 2012

It was my first experience to Ethiopia! although the place was a bit far from center, the place is very nice with bigger rooms, lounge and restaurant. the other side of this that they do not use electronic keys and i was a bit uncomfortable to hold such a huge holder.

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Toronto, Canada
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 January 2012
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I was just there at the end of my trip to Addis for one night and the only negative was that they forgot to put shampoo in my room. I did stay in the new building, had a great rate, huge room and everything was modern and working well. Staff were over the top frinedly and the gym/spa is amazing... More

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New York City, New York
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12 reviews 12 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 December 2011

was clean with good size rooms nice bed. the newly opened side is modern with a very good gym. resturant was decent and did not get sick eating there like i do in some resturants in addis. the new side had recently opened so i had issues with internet. they need a concierge of some type because i could not... More

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Kampala, Uganda
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18 reviews 18 reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 December 2011

Desalegn 2 is opposite the EU offices, and just next to an efficient foreign exchange bank. We found the staff very friendly. Some rooms in the old building are very spacious, while some are quite small. The bathrooms could do with a little renovation. It might just be good to check your room before you pay. A good fitness centre.... More

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Johannesburg, South Africa
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42 reviews 42 reviews
Reviews in 36 cities Reviews in 36 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 November 2011

Possibly the worst managed hotel we stayed in on our recent trip Cape to Cairo. The only way to get any attention from any of the very poor reception staff or managers was to shout louder that them which I can and did do. Not helped by the staff and the booking agent who told so many lies during the... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 November 2011 via mobile

We were in search of a hotel after plans fell through at the Regency (price switcheroo). We had tried others, and the Desalegn was going to be our last try before going to the Sheraton. We saw a room and a couple of family suites and decided to go for the suite. Very clean and neat and elegantly comfortable. We... More

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 November 2011

we stayed at Desasalegn No 3, off Bole Road for 6 weeks in 3 different rooms. staff will tell you to change the room if they have extra room, if you complain for something. close to work place for us, spacious rooms, good cleaning service, good location and nice restaurants and shops in walking distance. good internet connection at lower... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 August 2011

The Desalegn no 2 Hotel on EU Road (on mapos the street is called Cap Verde Road) is good value (76 $ per night incl. OK breakfast). Nice staff speaking great English. The restaurant/cafe is quite pricy. There is a large gym.

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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 August 2011

We stayed in the old part of the Hotel. Here the telephone is not working very well. The TV receiption is poor and only had a view channels. Breakfast is limited but the chief's omelet is very nice. Off course like everywhere in Ethiopia the people/personnel are friendly. But the price/quality ratio is very low. 150$ for a 1-2 star... More

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