Perched between presidential palaces in the Ethiopian capital, Sheraton Addis has been hosting everyone from heads of state to honeymoon couples since 1998. This architectural gem on the hilltops overlooks the sprawling city below, offering a sanctuary of manicured gardens, underwater musical pools, and eleven different dining venues under one roof. The hotel's unique position – literally between the National Palace and Prime Minister's residence – makes it both a fortress of security and a gateway to Addis Ababa's ancient mysteries. From three-storey private villas with personal pools to the legendary Gaslight nightclub, this is Ethiopian luxury redefined.
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The hotel's architecture blends Ethiopian artistry with neo-classical grandeur across terraced grounds. Eleven restaurants span from rustic Italian at Stagioni to authentic Mughal cuisine at Shaheen, whilst the legendary Gaslight nightclub has been drawing Addis's elite for decades. The centerpiece fountain performs choreographed water shows to classical symphonies, and the marble-clad lobby leads to manicured gardens where Ethiopian roses scent the mountain air.
The 295 rooms showcase timeless African elegance with mahogany furnishings and shutters opening to Entoto Mountain vistas. Executive floors offer lounge access, whilst the four massive executive suites each boast unique décor and marble bathrooms. For ultimate privacy, three-storey villas provide five-bedroom sanctuaries with dedicated butler service and private outdoor pools. Every room features refined touches like flat-screen TVs and premium bedding, but it's the mountain views and rose-scented terraces that truly enchant.
Beyond the heated pools with their underwater symphonies, the Aqva Club offers traditional spa treatments, along with moments spent in the sauna or jacuzzi. The Nechisar Fitness Centre provides unique outdoor workouts overlooking the gardens, complete with a 600-metre jogging track. The hotel's central location and shuttle makes it easy to explore sights like the National Museum, Merkato market, and Holy Trinity Cathedral. Evening entertainment ranges from live bands at various venues to the pulsating beats of the Gaslight nightclub, where Ethiopian and international music create quite the atmosphere.
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Sheraton Addis Hotel can be booked with Timbuktu as part of a tailor-made Ethiopia trip, rather than as a standalone room reservation. Start online, customising one of our recommended Ethiopia trips featuring Sheraton Addis Hotel or get advice and suggestions from one of our Ethiopia specialists who will design the trip around your dates, check availability and handle every booking for you.
Stays at Sheraton Addis Hotel start from around $320, or US$320, per person per night as part of a tailor-made trip. The exact price depends on your travel dates, room type and the shape of the rest of your itinerary. A Timbuktu travel specialist can give you an accurate quote for your dates.
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