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Wassamar Hotel: Traveler Reviews

Bole Road, Africa Avenue | in front of Japan Embassy, Addis Ababa 512, Ethiopia
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Wassamar Hotel
Ranked #8 of 60 hotels in Addis Ababa
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Westfield, New Jersey
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71 reviews 71 reviews
21 hotel reviews
Reviews in 29 cities Reviews in 29 cities
53 helpful votes 53 helpful votes
“a simple enough option for the budget traveler in Addis”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed October 14, 2012

Located close to the airport the hotel is fine for a mid-level option. Large atrium with 8 floors of rooms. Wifi throughout along with a gym and sauna on the property. Rooms are clean if somewhat small. Food in the restaurant is generally to be avoided. Staff very attentive and are there to assist when necessary. Other than the high-end options in Addis this is a fine choice. Hotel does not exchange currency although there is an exchange rate sign on the front counter. You must go downstairs to the left to the bank. There is also a grocery store next door that carries quite a few items.

Tip: Avoid rooms facing the front of the hotel and main street as the noise is quite noticeable - despite what the front desk says!

Stayed October 2012, traveled on business
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Kaiserslautern, Germany
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51 reviews 51 reviews
9 hotel reviews
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23 helpful votes 23 helpful votes
“Excellent for median Ethiopian Standards”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed September 13, 2012

Enjoyed only one night here and found the room clean and the bath above my expectation.
The bed was super comfortable and the towels and added amenities in the bath were a treat.

Our room was on the top (8th) floor, so there wan't any noise disturbance from the street our room faced.

The hotel entrance is over a wooden plank bridge, so the area was muddy and under construction, but not enough to bother us.

Staff was super helpful! They provided an extra room key as we had separate agendas for the evening.

The breakfast staff was super helpful and provided additional coffee service upon request. An "egg-to-order" service was being set up as we were departing for our flight.

Room Tip: Facing the main road may be a problem on lower floors. It wasn't on the 8th floor, though.
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  • Stayed September 2012, traveled on business
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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22 reviews 22 reviews
18 hotel reviews
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8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
“Good for a short stay”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed September 9, 2012

I was on a business trip to Addis and stayed at Wassamar for about 4 days. The stay was not bad. There was no AC or fan in the room...and actually you dont need it at all. I have been told that temperature in Addis is quite steady between 21 to 25 degrees C.

Breakfast was average... but I loved the omlet bar... they can prepare a perfect one exactly how you want it... you just need to be specific of what kind of egg you want.

Location wise, very nearby to airport. Hardly 3-4 minutes drive.

  • Stayed September 2012, traveled on business
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 3 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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Mombasa, Kenya
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3 hotel reviews
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
“Good place for business traveler.”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed August 31, 2012

I have stayed here on business twice. Both times have been good. Clean room, great shower, friendly staff and convienient location.

i only manage to eat breakfast here which is nice. The hotel is in town so its location is very convienient.

so far so good. Mohammed at the reception was very helpful especially with organizing a fantastic Taxi service for me.

  • Stayed February 2012, traveled on business
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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Rovaniemi, Finland
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30 hotel reviews
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28 helpful votes 28 helpful votes
“Affordable, comfortable hotel”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed July 17, 2012

The hotel is conveniently located in Bole area, in a walking distance of various restaurants and galleries.The rooms are spacious, even if you work and need to stay for a longer period. On the 7th floor, they also have suites with a separate bedroom.

During my stay, everything worked perfectly, including the bathroom, hot water was hot and it was plenty. Cleaning was excellent and laundry service worked well. For a business traveller, printing was organised at the reception. The staff was always very discreet and friendly.

The breakfast was quite a typical continental breakfast; it was copious enough to find something different every morning. Lunch and dinner were OK, nothing special. Comparing with the room prices in other hotels, Wassamar gives certainly the best value for the price.

My Finnish friends praised the sauna - it should be the best in the town.

Room Tip: In the rooms facing Bole Road you certainly cannot have your balcony door open; it's noisy and d...
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  • Stayed June 2012, traveled on business
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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Additional Information about Wassamar Hotel

Address: Bole Road, Africa Avenue | in front of Japan Embassy, Addis Ababa 512, Ethiopia
Region: Ethiopia > Addis Ababa
Amenities:
Business Center Free High-Speed Internet
Hotel Style:
Ranked #8 of 60 hotels in Addis Ababa
Price Range: $
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
Wassamar welcomes you at the gate of Addis Ababa, 1.2 km from the airport with its attractive amenities and excellent service. Wassamar offers on-site indoor/outdoor restaurant with complimentary breakfast, free high-speed internet, gym, sauna and steam room. For those interested in business, we offer small and large conference spaces with a capacity of 10 and 100 individuals. Both wired for internet access and sound systems and projectors. Come and see us, you won't be disappointed! ... more   less 

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