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Sarem International Hotel Addis Ababa, Addis Ababa

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About the Hotel

Belay Zeleke Street, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, 1110

Sarem International Hotel is a 4-star establishment in the heart of Addis Ababa, known for its convenient location near significant cultural sites. The hotel offers wellness facilities that include a sauna and fitness center, catering to both relaxation and health. Guests can indulge in Ethiopian cuisine at the on-site restaurant, showcasing local culinary traditions. The hotel's Belle Époque architecture and diverse amenities make it a noteworthy choice for travelers.

Location

Located in Arada, the hotel is close to notable attractions such as the National Museum of Ethiopia and the Holy Trinity Cathedral. Free self-parking and a roundtrip airport shuttle service from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport enhance the guest experience. The hotel is also within a short distance from several historical monuments and local bazaars.

Rooms

The hotel features 85 individually decorated rooms, each equipped with comforts such as 24-hour room service and fireplaces. Certain rooms include a kitchen with a microwave, providing added convenience for longer stays. Guests can enjoy city views from windows that open for fresh air. Private bathrooms are fitted with spring water baths and include complimentary toiletries.

Eat & Drink

Sarem International Hotel hosts two restaurants, including Abyssinia, specializing in Ethiopian cuisine with garden views. Guests can opt for a continental or buffet breakfast each morning, catering to varied dietary preferences. For relaxation, there are two bars/lounges where refreshments are served, enhancing the dining experience.

Leisure & Business

The hotel includes a health club, a nightclub, and a rooftop terrace for leisure activities. A full-service spa, Sarem Spa, offers massages and pampering treatments, promoting relaxation. Business services are available, including a conference center with 8,608 square feet of space, suitable for meetings and events.

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The hotel offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals
Deluxe Twin Room
Max:
2 persons
20 m² 
Bed options:
2 Single beds
Shower
Sauna
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Deluxe Single Room
Max:
1 person
18 m² 
Bed options:
1 King Size Bed
Shower
Sauna
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Deluxe Junior Suite
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1 person
24 m² 
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1 King Size Bed
Shower
Sauna
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Getting around

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City Center
Addis Ababa 1.5 mi
Airports
Addis Ababa Bole International (ADD) 7.2 mi

Facilities

The hotel offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences

General

  • Smoking allowed in designated areas
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Parking
  • Safe deposit box
  • 24-hour reception
  • Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
  • Baggage storage
  • Elevator
  • Sundry/Convenience store
  • Coffee shop
  • Multilingual staff

Sports & Fitness

  • Exercise gym
  • Fitness studio

Guest Parking

  • Electric kettle
  • Dryer
  • Cookware/ Kitchen utensils

Services

  • Paid city shuttle
  • Free airport shuttle
  • Laundry
  • Dry cleaning
  • Tours/Ticket assistance
  • Wedding services
  • Newspaper service
  • Computer connection

Dining

  • Breakfast
  • Restaurant
  • Snack bar
  • Coffee/Tea in lobby
  • Free breakfast

Business

  • Business center

Children

  • Cribs

Facilities for people with disabilities

  • Bathroom for disabled

Spa & Leisure

  • Night club
  • Garden area
  • Spa & wellness center
  • Sauna

Room features

  • Wi-Fi in rooms
  • In-room safe
  • Mini-bar
  • Sitting area
  • Dressing area
  • Rooftop terrace
  • Tea and coffee facilities
  • Dining table
  • Ironing facilities

Bathroom

  • Washing machine
  • Free toiletries

Self-catering

  • Electric kettle
  • Dryer
  • Cookware/ Kitchen utensils

Media

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Telephone
  • AM/FM alarm clock

Room decor

  • Carpeted floor
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Location

Belay Zeleke Street, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, 1110
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Belay Zeleke Street, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, 1110
Nearby
Ethiopian Korea War Veterans Memorial Park
1400 ft
Public Building
German embassy
1500 ft
St. Yohannes Church
1700 ft
Nigeria Embassy
1900 ft
The Ethiopian Evangelical Lutheran Church
1900 ft
Restaurants
Addis Ababa Restaurant
3000 ft
Messalmia

Reviews and Ratings

Feedback from previous guests about their experience.
76%
liked the hotel and would stay again
Friendly staff
Clean rooms
Far from center
Average dining
7.6/10
Very good
Rooms
7.7
Location
6.6
Service
8.5
Dining
6.9
Guest reviews
7.6/10
based on 15 reviews
0.0
0.0/10based on 0 reviews
John
United States of America, December  2024
7.4/10

I had a pleasant stay at this hotel overall. The rooms were reasonably spacious and clean, and I appreciated the good Wi-Fi. The staff was friendly and very helpful, making my experience better. However, the location is a bit far from the center, which might not be ideal for tourists. The dining options were okay, but not remarkable.

Rooms
8.0
The rooms were reasonably spacious and clean, with a very good shower and generous toiletries.
Service
9.0
The service was great; the staff arranged my room immediately and were always friendly and helpful.
Location
6.0
The location is a bit away from the center, which may not suit tourists, but it was convenient for my business trip.
Dining
7.0
The dining was fine. I found the selection was decent, but it didn't quite meet international standards.
Facilities
7.0
Facilities were adequate, with what you would expect from a hotel.
Friendly staff
Far from center
Mary
United States of America, November  2024
6.8/10

This hotel offers a decent stay with clean rooms and friendly service. It's located a bit away from the city center, making it less ideal for tourists but good for business trips. The dining options are varied but may not meet international standards. Overall, I found it to be a good value for money, especially considering the professionalism of the staff.

Rooms
7.0
The rooms were fairly clean and comfortable, featuring large bathtubs and balconies. However, it didn't quite meet the 4-star standards that I expected.
Service
8.0
Service here was very humble and professional. The staff were helpful when approached, making my experience pleasant.
Location
6.0
The location was a bit out of the way from the city center, which might not suit tourists, but it was convenient for business travelers. It's about 30 minutes from the airport.
Dining
7.0
The dining options were decent, with a good mix of Ethiopian and Western foods. However, don't expect it to compare to international brands.
Facilities
6.0
The hotel provided adequate facilities, but there wasn't anything particularly luxurious or impressive.
Albert
United States of America, November  2024
7.6/10

The hotel is in a decent location, about 30 minutes from the airport, which was very convenient for my business trip. The rooms were spacious and nicely decorated, making them quite comfortable. The staff was friendly and always willing to help, but the service could use some improvement. Dining options were good, with a decent selection of both Ethiopian and Western foods, but I wish there were more variety at breakfast. Overall, it offers good value for money.

Rooms
8.0
The rooms were spacious, generous in size, and nicely decorated with large bathtubs and balconies. The bathroom was clean, and the shower had hot water, which I really appreciated.
Service
7.0
The staff was very friendly and always eager to assist, although I did find it odd when they asked me to pay my bill in cash upon leaving because it was a low amount.
Location
7.0
The location is a bit away from the center, which may not be ideal for tourists, but it worked well for my business purposes. It's about 30 minutes from the airport, making it convenient for travelers.
Dining
7.0
The dining experience was quite good, with a nice selection of both Ethiopian and Western foods. However, the breakfast offerings could benefit from a bit more variety.
Facilities
7.0
The hotel offered various facilities, though nothing stood out as exceptional. I found the amenities to be decent overall.
Mary
United States of America, November  2024
8.2/10

I had a pleasant stay at this hotel. The rooms were clean and had stunning views of the city and hills from the balcony. The staff was incredibly friendly, going above and beyond, even helping me to the airport with my bag. However, it’s a bit far from the center, which might not be ideal for tourists, and the dining options were a bit hit or miss.

Rooms
9.0
The rooms were clean and comfortable with great views of the city and surrounding hills from the balcony.
Service
10.0
The service was outstanding; the staff were friendly and kind, even carrying my bag to the airport terminal.
Location
7.0
The location is a little far from the center of the city, which can be inconvenient for tourists, but it's about a 30-minute drive from the airport.
Dining
6.0
The dining options were decent. I enjoyed the meals, although they weren't quite up to international standards. Timing was key for fresh items like pancakes.
Facilities
7.0
The hotel facilities were satisfactory, but there’s room for improvement in the dining areas.
James
United States of America, November  2024
8.4/10

I had a pleasant stay at the hotel, which offers clean and reasonably spacious rooms with great views of the city. The staff was very friendly and attentive, even going the extra mile to help me with my bags. However, the hotel is a bit far from the city center, which could be inconvenient for tourists. Overall, the experience was good, especially considering the value for money.

Rooms
7.0
The rooms were clean and comfortable with great views of the city. However, the bed was a bit uncomfortable.
Service
9.0
The service was excellent, with staff being very helpful and kind, especially when arranging my room ahead of check-in.
Location
6.0
The location is decent for business trips, being about 30 minutes from the airport, but a bit far from the city center for tourists.
Dining
7.0
The dining options were fine, with a mix of Ethiopian and Western foods, but not exceptional.
Facilities
7.0
The facilities were standard, and while nothing luxurious, they met my basic needs.
Richard
United States of America, October  2024
8.6/10

I had a pleasant stay at the hotel, with a great view from my comfortable room and very friendly staff. The location is decent, though it's a bit far from the city center, which might not be ideal for tourists. The dining options were good, especially the variety of Ethiopian and Western foods, but didn’t quite meet high international standards. Overall, it was good value for money, despite a couple of minor inconveniences.

Rooms
9.0
The rooms were generous in size and nicely decorated, providing great views of the city and surrounding hills from the balcony. They were also cleaned daily with fresh linen.
Service
10.0
The service was superb; the staff were very friendly and always eager to help. I really appreciated their attentiveness during my stay.
Location
7.0
The hotel is situated about 30 minutes from the airport. While it's a bit far from the city center, it was a good location for my business trip and very close to St Paul Hospital.
Dining
8.0
Dining was very good, with a nice selection of both Ethiopian and Western foods, although my expectations regarding international standards were not fully met.
Facilities
7.0
The facilities were adequate, but nothing overly luxurious. It suited my needs for a business trip.
Joseph
United States of America, October  2024
7.8/10

I had a pleasant stay at this hotel, which was clean and comfortable with friendly staff. The location was decent, near St. George Cathedral, but a bit away from the city center might make it less ideal for tourists. The breakfast offered a nice selection, although it wasn't anything too fancy. Overall, it was great value for the price, and I enjoyed my time here.

Rooms
9.0
The rooms were generous in size, nicely decorated, comfortable, and cleaned daily with fresh linen.
Service
9.0
The staff was very friendly and always helpful, accommodating my needs quickly.
Location
7.0
The location was relatively good, about 30 minutes from the airport and close to St. George Cathedral, but a bit far from the central attractions.
Dining
7.0
The dining experience was enjoyable with a good selection of Ethiopian and Western foods, though it could depend on timing for the freshest offerings.
Facilities
6.0
The hotel had decent facilities, although there weren't many standout amenities that caught my attention.
James
United States of America, September  2024
7.0/10

The hotel offers a reasonably comfortable stay with great views of the city and surrounding hills from the balcony. While the cleanliness was acceptable, it didn’t quite meet the 4-star standards advertised. The staff was incredibly friendly and eager to help, but I was disappointed by the inflexibility on pricing. Additionally, being a bit far from the city center might not benefit tourists, but it does provide a good location for business trips.

Rooms
7.0
The rooms were reasonably clean and comfortable, boasting fantastic views from the balcony, but they fell short of the 4-star standard.
Service
8.0
The service was extremely friendly and attentive, although they were not willing to negotiate on the price.
Location
6.0
The hotel's location is decent, about 30 minutes from the airport, but it's a bit removed from the city center, making it less ideal for tourists.
Dining
7.0
The dining experience was quite good with a selection of Ethiopian and Western foods, although it might not meet international expectations.
Facilities
6.0
Facilities were okay, catering to essential needs, but nothing particularly luxurious stood out.
Friendly staff
Not 4-star standard
Robert
United States of America, September  2024
9.0/10

I had a pleasant stay at this hotel, which is perfectly located about 30 minutes from the airport. The rooms were spacious, clean, and offered great views of the surrounding hills, which was a definite plus. The staff was incredibly friendly and helpful, but I did find the bed somewhat uncomfortable. Overall, it’s a good value for money, especially for business trips, though it might be a bit far from the city center for tourists.

Rooms
7.0
The rooms were spacious, clean, and offered great views of the city and surrounding hills, though the bed could be more comfortable.
Service
9.0
The staff was genuinely friendly and always helpful, making my check-in process seamless and even carrying my bag to the airport.
Location
7.0
The hotel is about 30 minutes from the airport and somewhat away from the city center, which is fine for business trips.
Dining
8.0
The dining experience was quite good with a nice selection of both Ethiopian and Western foods, though I would say it's not comparable to international standards.
Facilities
8.0
The hotel had several useful amenities like laundry service and tours/ticket assistance, which enhanced my stay.
Michael
United States of America, September  2024
6.4/10

The hotel was a decent choice, with reasonably clean rooms and friendly staff. While the location is good for business, it may not be ideal for tourists as it’s a bit far from the center. I found the dining options truly depended on timing for freshness. Overall, the value for money was okay, but the rooms didn’t quite meet the four-star standard the hotel claims.

Rooms
7.0
The rooms on level 6 were reasonably clean but didn’t meet the four-star standard as claimed. They feature large bathtubs and balconies.
Service
7.0
The service at the reception was very friendly and helpful, although some staff were a bit positive without much guest service knowledge.
Location
6.0
The hotel is a bit far from the city center, which might not be great for tourists, but it's convenient for business trips and is about 30 minutes from the airport.
Dining
6.0
The dining experience was fine, but it really depends on your expectations. It is not categorized under standard international cuisine, and timing is key for fresh pancakes.
Facilities
6.0
The hotel seemed to have basic facilities, but there isn't much variety in terms of amenities.
Tom
United States of America, September  2024
8.8/10

The hotel offers a comfortable stay with spacious rooms that come with great views of the city and surrounding hills from the balcony. The service was outstanding, with friendly staff who went above and beyond. However, the location is a bit away from the city center, which might not suit tourists looking for easy access to attractions. Overall, it’s a good value for money with nice amenities.

Rooms
9.0
The rooms were reasonably spacious, featuring large bathtubs and balconies that offered stunning views of the city and surrounding hills.
Service
10.0
The service was incredibly friendly and accommodating; they arranged my room straight away, even though I arrived before check-in time, and helped carry my bag to the airport building.
Location
7.0
The location, while a bit out of the city center, is convenient for business trips and is a short distance away from St. George's Cathedral.
Dining
7.0
The dining experience was fine, with a selection of both Ethiopian and Western foods, although it may not meet international standards.
Facilities
8.0
Facilities were good, with several amenities offered that made my stay comfortable.
Frank
United States of America, September  2024
6.2/10

I had a decent stay at this hotel. The rooms were clean and comfortable, but I found the bed to be quite basic and a bit uncomfortable. The location is good, especially for business trips, being around 30 minutes from the airport, though it might not be ideal for tourists. The staff was friendly and accommodating, but the dining options were fairly limited. Overall, it offers good value for money but isn't perfect.

Rooms
6.0
The room I stayed in was clean and basic, but the bed wasn't the most comfortable.
Service
7.0
The staff were friendly and arranged my room quickly, which I appreciated. However, their service knowledge could use improvement.
Location
7.0
The location is decent, about 30 minutes from the airport and close to St George's Cathedral, making it good for business trips.
Dining
5.0
The dining options were okay, but I found the variety quite limited. Some meals depended on timing for freshness.
Facilities
6.0
The facilities available were fine, but nothing stood out as remarkable.
William
United States of America, August  2024
8.0/10

I had a decent stay at this hotel, which is located a bit away from the city center but still convenient for business trips. The rooms were spacious and cleaned daily with fresh linen. The staff was friendly and helpful, which added to the overall positive experience. However, the dining options left something to be desired, and the location might not be ideal for tourists looking to explore the main attractions easily.

Rooms
8.0
The rooms were large and cleaned daily with fresh linen, which I really appreciated.
Service
9.0
The service was great; the staff arranged a room for me right away, despite the check-in being at noon, and they were friendly throughout my stay.
Location
7.0
The location is a bit far from the central tourist spots, but it's conveniently situated about 30 minutes from the airport, making it good for business.
Dining
6.0
The dining experience was decent, but the food selection was a bit limited compared to international standards. Timing for fresh food is key.
Facilities
7.0
The hotel offered a range of facilities, including dry cleaning and a free airport shuttle, which made the stay more comfortable.
David
United States of America, August  2024
7.2/10

I had a mixed experience at the hotel. The rooms were clean and had stunning views of the city, but the beds could have been more comfortable. The staff was friendly and accommodating, even arranging my room right away. The location was decent, being about 30 minutes from the airport but a bit far from the main attractions. Dining was a highlight, especially with the variety of Ethiopian and Western foods. Overall, it was a reasonable stay, but not quite what I'd expect from a four-star hotel.

Rooms
7.0
The rooms were clean and offered great views of the city from the balcony, but the bed was fairly uncomfortable.
Service
8.0
The staff was friendly and responsive; they arranged my room right away which was much appreciated.
Location
7.0
The location was good, about 30 minutes from the airport, but a bit far from popular tourist spots.
Dining
8.0
Dining was quite good, with a nice selection of both Ethiopian and Western foods.
Facilities
6.0
The hotel offered several amenities, but there wasn’t anything that stood out to me.
Judy
United States of America, July  2024
6.6/10

I had a mixed experience at this hotel. The rooms were reasonably clean and offered great views, but they didn’t quite meet the four-star standards the hotel claims. The service was friendly, but there were some hiccups regarding pricing and transportation. The location was a bit far from the city center, which may not suit tourists well, but it worked for my business trip. Dining was decent, with a nice variety of options, though it lacked some international flair. Overall, it has some pros and cons but is still a decent value for money.

Rooms
7.0
The rooms were reasonably clean and comfortable, complete with a fantastic balcony view of the city and surrounding hills. However, I felt they didn't fully meet the four-star expectations.
Service
7.0
The reception staff was incredibly friendly and helpful, but there were some issues with negotiating prices for transport services.
Location
6.0
The location was a bit removed from the city center, which may not be ideal for tourists but was convenient for my business needs. It was about a 30-minute drive from the airport.
Dining
7.0
Dining was quite good with a nice mix of Ethiopian and Western offerings, but it may not stack up against international standards. If you time it right, you can enjoy some fresh pancakes.
Facilities
6.0
The hotel had a range of facilities, but nothing stood out as exceptional or luxurious. It was decent overall.
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