“Harmony Hotel - April 2012 review”

The hotel offers a free airport shuttle service which i took advantage of both on arrival and departure of Addis Ababa. With regard to the room, i had booked the Sheba Suite which has a queen bed, when i arrived i had this in room 304, but on my return, they tried to put me in a small double room - I complained and was moved to room 207 - which was fine. The only issue was the drainage in the bathroom - but it wasnt too much of a problem The porters were brilliant, very helpful. The food whilst good and abundant was limited for vegetarians, so they reduced the prive as there were only 3 dishes that we could eat. So all in all its a very nice hotel, with good amenities, gym, steam and sauna, massage. The sheba room is very nice. The Ras Bar has lovely views from the terrace which you can sit out out and is just nice to chill with friends. I will stay again.....

“Best Stop-over Option”

We first used the Harmony Hotel because of a 10-hour layover at Addis Ababa. It was very convenient: close by and hotel pick-up and drop-off from/to airport. We used it agin for our three-day visit to Ethiopia, liking best its staff, breakfast buffet; and overall service. Great stay.

“Appreciate the Ethiopian Hospitality”

I originally booked the Luxurious Sheraton but I was bounced out due to overbooking and wrong info in the system between Expedia.ca and Sheraton. The Harmony hotel is a small Hotel and not as deluxe as Sheraton. After staying there for one working week, I am impressed by the good service. Everyone there is polite and helpful. The internet is working. They greet you well. It is close to the airport and seems safe and worth the value.

“Addis Layover”

I was only there for a one night lay over.

“An oasis in addis”

Restaurant, bar and spa in the same bldg! Clean comfy bed and great service for all those little details that come up!!

“Better than Sheraton for the money”

We had to find another hotel due to the Sheraton being booked full after our first night. So we were able to make a direct comparison. Overall, this was a better hotel for the money even though the Sheraton is much nicer. The staff was extremely pleasant and helpful at all times. While the room was quite dirty and run-down (cabinet handles and hinges broken, floor not vacuumed), the bed was quite clean and comfortable, as were the towels and cups. Our room was on the 5th floor, so we had a breeze, which made the temperature bearable due to the breeze that would have been blocked for almost any of the lower floors. There was considerable construction at the hotel and the surrounding area, but the noise was not too bad and died off at about 5 PM. The power went out occasionally...we were not sure if it had to do with the construction, but a backup generator minimized the impact. The breakfast and dinner buffets were much better than the Sheraton, with a nice selection. Prices for everything (room assundries and meals were also much cheaper than the Sheraton). Finally, location was better than the Sheraton for nearby shopping and sightseeing (within walking distance).

“friendly and comfortable intro to ethiopia, but not cheap”

friendly and efficient check-in; free airport shuttle; nice breakfast buffet; clean and comfortable. Only drawback was that my room key (electronic card) did not seem to work despite staff's attempts to fix it, but they had a staff person let me into my room each time! Close to airport; can walk downtown in 45 minutes (nice walk if weather is warm and sunny, which it was)

“5 Canadians on their way home.”

5 of us had 4 rooms for 4 nights. Three times a room was not cleaned during the day. Breakfast was very nice! So was food in the bar. Staff was very friendly and try hard. Front desk had trouble with chip-enabled credit card -- they wanted a signature as well as PIN. They also could not give a receipt that showed paid -- they said they did not yet have the funds from Expedia yet! Hotel itself is very new and so far is being kept up well. Neighbourhood is under construction so a bit noisy during the day (May 2010) but s/b nice once that is over. Bathroom was good, a shower would have been nicer than the narrow tub. But lots of hot water (unlike some other Addis hotels). Just a few minutes from airport, with a free shuttle.

“Nice stay”

Overall was a very good stay. Nice breakfast and room. My only complaint was that, despite paying in full in advance and requesting a non-smoking room, there was not one upon arrival. This was rectified the next day.

“It is highly satisfied for most purposes of trip in Addisababa.”

shuttle service is more helpful specially if it is rainy outside the international airport. But we will not forget these 3 hours under heavy rains, outside the domestic airport in Addis, as we back to Harmony Hotel from a trip in Bahrdar. Shuttle service is not managed for domestic travels same as for international. at Last I had to walk under trouble weather to arrive the hotel's agency inside International airport to call the shuttle for my family those were protecting under one umberella only. The security staff in the entrance of hotel apply the procedures of checking with high politly and gratefuly manner. Reception staff is not rear a counter, but they are directly contact with you from thier desks with high friendly and clear spoken. They are ready to facilitate any request for customers. They have indvidual contacts for tour plan, rent cars, etc. Rooms are very good in space, clean and facilities. The problem in the two different rooms, we were staying in the two different times was only in low rate of water drain in the sink. The Resturant is very nice and clean. Open breakfast, lunch and dinner has good varities with very good prices. My wife and my son did the exercises in the Gyme, every time they remarks their happiness. They are extending to have a swimming pool, it will complete the satisfications regarding the recreations. Generally I recomended it for your trip to Addis, whatever the pupose of your trip., you will be satisfied.