The Grand Palace Hotel

Hotels
9.2 (764 reviews)
The Grand Palace Hotel Guinea Conakry St , Addis Ababa , et

Facilities

Health or beauty spa nearby
Free beach shuttle
Offsite parking discounted rates available
Electric bicycle charging station
Fitness facilities (surcharge)
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Room service
Family rooms
Lift / Elevator
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Good location
Nice breakfast
Cons:
Room cleanliness issues
Limited amenities
Loudness from gym

Categories

Cleanliness
8.34
Room cleanliness was pointed out as an issue with some guests noting unclean areas.
Service
9.81
Staff were frequently described as friendly and professional, with good service noted.
Location
9.35
The location was generally appreciated for its convenience and access.
Room Quality
8.8
Rooms were described as needing improvement, with some complaints about the quality.
Amenities
8.83
While some amenities were appreciated, there were concerns about standard offerings in the rooms.
Value for Money
9.79
Guests felt the hotel offered good value, particularly considering location and service.
Food and Beverage
8.84
Breakfast options were noted as limited at times, though some guests enjoyed local cuisine.
Overall Experience
9.81
Overall, the experience was mostly positive with a few notable complaints.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-10 22:43

Property Description

Luxurious Accommodation
The Grand Palace Hotel in Addis Ababa offers 5-star accommodation with a spa center, ensuring a luxurious stay for all guests. Selected rooms even come equipped with a kitchenette and minibar, providing added convenience and comfort during your visit.

Top-Notch Amenities
From a fitness center and free private parking to a shared lounge and a restaurant, this hotel boasts a range of amenities to cater to your every need. Additionally, guests can enjoy a bar, sauna, hot tub, and free WiFi throughout the property, promising a truly relaxing and enjoyable stay.

Convenient Location
Conveniently located in the Kirkos district, The Grand Palace Hotel is just 600 meters from the UNECA Conference Center. With popular attractions like the UN Conference Centre Addis Ababa and Addis Ababa Museum nearby, this hotel is the perfect choice for travelers looking to explore the city.

Book your stay at The Grand Palace Hotel now for a memorable and comfortable experience in Addis Ababa.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 PM

Location

Guest Reviews

9.2
Based on 764 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.34
Service: 9.81
Location: 9.35
Room Quality: 8.8
Amenities: 8.83
Value for Money: 9.79
Food and Beverage: 8.84
Overall Experience: 9.81
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Jeffrina solo_traveller et
8
N/A
Pros:

Location is perfect for work trip

Cons:

N/A

2026-04-24 via Nuitee
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Spoerke couple us
10
Look No Further, Totally Worth It!
Pros:

Everything. Great location, really cool and kind staff.

Cons:

Kind of out of the way in regards to obtaining sundries.

2026-04-18 via Nuitee
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Steinar couple no
8
2026-04-12 via Nuitee
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Julia solo_traveller ch
6
2026-04-12 via Nuitee
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N5134PMdanielg Solo travel
10
Amazing hospitality, food & location
Pros:

Fantastic stay at the Grand Palace Hotel in Addis Ababa. The hospitality was exceptional, with staff who were warm, attentive, and always willing to help. The food was excellent, transport was seamless and reliable, and the bed was incredibly comfortable — perfect after long days exploring. Highly recommended!

2026-04-11 via Tripadvisor
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Tito solo_traveller gb
10
2026-04-11 via Nuitee
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Worldwidex2 Family
10
Best stay ever
Pros:

We had a lovely stay at the hotel.our room was very spacious and the staff were super friendly. At the bar we enjoyed local beers and delicious Ethiopian fasting plater. We would stay here again when visiting Addis.

2026-04-08 via Tripadvisor
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DayTrip29009759385 Solo travel
10
Stay at the Grand Palace
Pros:

Excellent location and great atmosphere. Food is delicious. Got a fantastic deal on the room for long stay. Highly recommended

2026-04-07 via Tripadvisor
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ReisendePC Family Minato, Tokyo, Tokyo Prefecture, Kanto
10
Great Addis Ababa stopover hotel
Pros:

Great location, big spacious rooms, very friendly service under Ayele's leadership.

2026-04-05 via Tripadvisor
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robaw291 Solo travel
10
Excellent
Pros:

Excellent service and good staff relationship.

2026-04-04 via Tripadvisor
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encarna juarez couple es
8
Pros:

La amabilidad y la amplitud de las habitaciones

Cons:

Está algo lejos del centro

2026-04-04 via Nuitee
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bokoloj Friends getaway
10
Awesome
Pros:

The experience was amazing, Daniel was an absolute delight.

2026-04-03 via Tripadvisor
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Arsen extended_group am
10
Pros:

The staff and cleannes of the hotel, gym and additional services

Cons:

The food was not something I have been experiencing

2026-04-03 via Nuitee
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Inspiration300506 Solo travel
10
Affordable Central Location
Pros:

The Grand Palace is a good affordable hotel loacted within minutes walking distance to the centre ina safe area.

The staff are very friendly and helpful from helping out with organising trips to assisting with medical assistance which I needed briefly.

The fitness and spa facilities are adequate if thats an important part of your decesion.

2026-04-02 via Tripadvisor
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Jeffrina solo_traveller et
8
Pros:

N/A

Cons:

N/A

2026-04-02 via Nuitee
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JACQUES solo_traveller fr
5
Le staff est gentil, l’hôtel accueillant . Mais pb de maintenance dans les chambres
Pros:

Le staff hyper sympa

Cons:

Les problèmes techniques incessants dans les chambre

2026-04-02 via Nuitee
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Darren solo_traveller ug
10
Pros:

The staff was excellent, the food in the restaurant was exceptional. From the cleaning staff to the desk clerks were always very helpful. Above and beyond, anytime I am in Addis Ababa I will be staying there.

Cons:

Enjoyed it all

2026-04-01 via Nuitee
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Soji Abraham solo_traveller in
9
Good stay. In fact signed a one year contract with them.
Pros:

Close to the town. Clean facility. Good staff, especially restaurant Manager Mr Daniel and team.

Cons:

Staff interaction is low, bit of training will help the hotel to improve the rating.

2026-04-01 via Nuitee
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gianlucamV3931SH Business Italy
10
Stay
Pros:

Good services especially the driver is the number one

2026-03-30 via Tripadvisor
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amy solo_traveller us
7
reasonable value
Pros:

nice gym, helpful staff

Cons:

rooms very dated and not in best condition

2026-03-30 via Nuitee