It did not deliver what it advertised. We booked a family deluxe room which supposedly had so many facilities that were not there like cofffe making facilities, microwave (we had a baby with us and needed to heat up food). The hot water was mostly Luke warm and there was no heating. We were there in a particularly cold time of the year.

I love the Ghion. It’s an old style hotel in a great location with a beautiful garden setting. It is spacious. The staff were mostly very kind and helpful. The traditional resturant is great and it has a jazz club on the grounds and a great cafe within the grounds that overlooks the garden.

Stayed in July 2025

Maintenance is poor like broken wardrobes old furniture. Food is not upto standard. I couldn’t get butter at breakfast of dinner.

The location is awesome in the middle of a beautiful garden. Staff was very helpful including the manager.

Stayed in May 2025

The shower water turns cold a lot of the time so we needed to call and let it fix often. Other than that was a peaceful place.

Was clean, quiet, fresh tasty food (specially if you like Ethiopian food) the natural view and the friendly staff were amazing. The African Jazz Village is one of the best experience. It’s a peaceful place. My three daughters and I are enjoyed our time @ Ghion 👌👍🏽

Stayed in April 2025

Room Maintenance: Water in toilet stopped flushing; never fixed. Had to use buckets. The water pressure in general is very low; never addressed. Housekeeping: Very unprofessional & casual approach to work. At first, always asking for money. After tipped and cleaning day / time agreed on, they disappear & never returned! Hotel could not provide toilet paper? Seriously?! No Internet in Room: Supposedly due to construction going on. Hotel Communication & Shuttle from Airport: Hotel does not respond to messages in a prompt, professional manner. Reservation allegedly includes free shuttle from airport to hotel but it was impossible to contact hotel via Booking.com or phone to arrange. Ended up paying 25 USD for a cab to hotel. Construction Noise: Very loud & often going on until very late at night. Pool: Open to public & freezing cold, even with the shorty wetsuit + additional wetsuit jacket & hood that I brought. I honestly got hypothermia. The water in room not hot enough to warm you up afterwards. I noticed that the local Ethiopians seem to deal with the cold water in normal swimwear. There are also no lane markings so to swim 50 meters in straight line, only breaststroke possible!

Food: Great traditional breakfast that is included. Dinner was fantastic with traditional dining room atmosphere. I am a vegetarian. The "fasting meal" was perfect...Food quality excellent every time, despite remodeling & moving of breakfast location. Pool: 50 meters, clean, well maintained and very near room. (FYI - most rooms nowhere near near the pool. Also the rooms do not look like photos nor descriptions on Booking.com! Beware! They tried to give me a small, one-bedroom instead of 3-bed family option & kitchen booked. Does not exist! I had to check put rooms and select "next-best" option.) Hotel Property: The landscape not affected by construction is very lush, well-kept & picturesque. Many exotic plants. Many exotic birds to listen to and see.(Despite constant construction!) Security Deposit: Available at reception. Airport Proximity & Shuttle to Airport: Airport 20-30 mins away & shuttle provided for free. Location: Can easily walk to many historical & cultural sites. Right across from metro, taxi stands & buses. Night Life: Thursday night African jazz night at hotel (FYI - also very near to Hyatt Regency nightly jazz bar) Security: Many security personnel around the premises especially since pool & gym are open to public.

Stayed in April 2025

The receptionist are not professional and not polite.

Nice location and facilities inside. Good breakfast.

Stayed in February 2025

Although this historic hotel is closely linked to the emperor of its time, the bathrooms require immediate maintenance. Nevertheless, I am optimistic that improvements will be made soon under the new management. I had the pleasure of meeting the area manager, Mr. Bereket, in person, and I received a very warm welcome as a guest. Overall, the rooms are spacious and furnished to a satisfactory standard.

Ghion Hotel boasts the most stunning garden in the area. I seized the chance to stroll through the meticulously kept garden during the early morning hours and captured some of the most beautiful photos of this enchanting spot. It's truly a hidden gem in the town!

Stayed in November 2024

The TV was not working. Cockroaches in the room. The window does not shut well. Difficult to adjust temperature of the shower. The toilet flush was broken and also no water in the toilet downstairs in the lobby.

Reasonable ok but was more often the same everyday

Stayed in October 2023

Reducing the great terrace for extending the lobby bar shouldn't have happened. It was such a great place to sit and meet.

Surprisingly it has become better than it was few years ago :) and is worth its value again, still with its basic standard. New young staff members are definitely more attentive and polite than the old sleepy team. Also, taking breakfast is more convenient than a few years ago. Luckily, it was worth to give it a try again for a cheap and simple stay in this classic hotel in the capital, surrounded by its vast green area.

Stayed in May 2023

Room could be clean & Staff should speak foreign language

Breakfast was poor & old stylish

Stayed in May 2023

location , transport , a picnic,

location is fantastic, breakfast is good , short of lightning , electric , tea boiler, staff are fantastic security is very good , no juice,

Stayed in April 2023

Good.

Stayed in April 2023

The breakfast does not meet the international standards. The wifi is a bit slow and the hot water situation continue to be a challenge. I need to call someone to help me if i need the water to get warm faster.

Stayed in March 2023

Rooms furniture and appliances of poor quality or broken, no hot water in the shower, wifi doesn't work properly .

The restaurant and the gardens outside.

Stayed in March 2023

The toilet is not flashing very well. The bed is very cold

The property is great but needs upgrade.

Stayed in March 2023

The bathroom sink was leaking, with water flowing on the floor. They don't keep enough toilet paper, only one towel, the seat in the room was old. some part of the wall had molds.

Good breafast. The room was very cold !

Stayed in March 2023

Location, garden, walk areas, greenery

Stayed in March 2023

It is about the bathroom and hot water need maintenance But over all the hotel was to me nice experience due to the quietness and the location

The place was nice, it's kind of old building and furniture but it was good The place inside was charming with gardens and amazing views The staff esp the reception and cleaning staff were friendly

Stayed in November 2022

the cleaners crew need some training about hotel and tourism rule. finally I wish better and modern bathroom and curtain renovation for ghion hotel.

it is nice traditional breakfast however they should prepare breakfast for foreigners.

Stayed in October 2022

The house keepers are good and all the stuff hospitality is good big question why should we have to pay for parking just to be picked up or drop in the Hotel?

Very bad breakfast the bread they put is 3 or 4 days past nothing at all no orange juice in general you better say there is NO breakfast and it is very noisy place because of the bazaar and room weeding??????

Stayed in September 2022

security towards visitors of my guest too intimidating

the gardden and location

Stayed in June 2025

Just a location center of the city

The bed is too small and there is a lot of mosquito bite in the night and their food taste is very terrible

Stayed in May 2025

Breakfast could be better

Spacious and good value

Stayed in May 2025

Excellent old governmental hotel in the middle of everything. Simple but clean and spacious standard.

Stayed in April 2025

Building site, noisy and dusty early in morning ! Lost my laundry . Double charged me so lots of hassle . Inefficient. . Broken balcony door , shower , lights. Ate meat for the first time in 20 years !!!!

Location. History. Near jazz club with fabulous music and artists . Met local people. Stayed many times before

Stayed in March 2025