From the ornate lobby to the manicured gardens with a fountain of “dancing waters" pulsating to classic symphonies, the hotel offers a never-ending vision of luminous beauty. Surrounded by luxuriant, terraced grounds, it stays true to the city of Addis Ababa—meaning "new flower" in Amharic—with the delicate scent of Ethiopian roses permeating the entire premises.

Set in mountainous countryside, 7,800 feet above sea level, the hotel was built by prominent Saudi Sheikh Mohammed Hussein Al-Amoudi, as a gift to Ethiopia. Designed by noted architect Kosek Ivo, the magnificent complex artfully combines the Ethiopian artistic culture with neo-classical style, and is a source of pride and inspiration to all Africans, and Ethiopians in particular. A first for Ethiopia, it was constructed to the highest efficiency standards and is constantly updated with the latest green technologies. Water, power and heat savings are made throughout the buildings, and a thorough recycling program is being used. The Green Organisation, an independent environmental group, recognized the hotel’s environmental efforts with the coveted International Green Apple Awards for Architectural Heritage and the Built Environment.

Since opening in February 1998, the Sheraton Addis has hosted countless high-profile events, including Pan-African and African Union summits, as well as New Year's Eve celebrations with special performances by world-renown artists such as Beyonce, Ludacris, The Black Eyed Peas, Rihanna and Akon, among other prestigious guests.

The Head Concierge at the Sheraton Addis is supported by our knowledgeable reception staff. With deft expertise, the team is pleased to confirm dinner reservations, arrange babysitting services, schedule tee times at the Addis Ababa Golf Club, handle flower arrangements, or suggest local excursions. The concierge desk is also available to arrange various transfers and private car services for individual guests or larger groups.

Our concierge desk suggests the following as unique places to explore in the Addis Ababa area:

National Archeological Museum

This museum incorporates the oldest hominid skeleton of Lucy, traditional and ceremonial costumes, jewelry, art works, paintings, sculptures, and various archeological findings.

Opening Hours:

8:30am – 5:30pm from Monday to Sunday.

12:30pm – 1:30pm closed for lunch.

Entrance fee: 10

Birr. St. Mary Tsion Museum

The museum is within the church which was built in 1885.

Mount Entoto is an ideal place to observe the panoramic view of Addis Ababa. The museum incorporates articles of great quality and historical significance.

Opening Hours: 9am – 1pm and 2:30pm - 5:30pm Monday through Sunday.

Entrance fee: 30

Birr. International Organizations

African Union

Organization of African Union was established in 1963 as OAU and gave its birth to African Union (AU) in 2004. It’s a 10-minute drive from the hotel.

UN Head Quarter: UNECA

United Nations Economic Commission for Africa is located a mere 5-minute drive from the hotel. Mercato (Grand Market): the biggest open air market in Africa where all kinds of local and imported goods are available. It’s a 10-minute drive from the hotel.

Shiromeda

The place where Ethiopian traditional garments are produced and sold. It’s a 10-minute drive from the hotel.

The Luxury Collection Concierge desk is happy to provide an exceptional level of service and personalized care to all the hotel’s guests 24 hours a day.

National Museum

 Contains many precious local archaeological facts such as ‘LUCY’ or ‘DINKENESH’, fossilized remains of mankind, the archaic fossil is estimated to date to 3.3 million years ago. The museum contains also different objects from ancient and medieval periods, works of arts from traditional to contemporary ones etc.

Open: 08:00 Closed 17:00

Ethnological Museum (also known as Ethnographic Museum)

 which was Emperor Haile Selassie’s former palace and given as present to be a current Addis Ababa university. The museum houses anthropological, musicological and cultural objects.

Open: 08:30 Closed 17: 00

Entoto Mountain the highest peak overlooking the city of Addis Ababa and former Emperor Menelik II palace. The mountain also houses Museum, St Mary Church and a newly built Entoto Park.

Trinity Cathedral church, to see the beautiful window glass works, and unique architecture of the church, and see ancient historical and religious artifacts.

Unity park; located at the Grand Palace in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Where the Prime Minister office located and features six main attraction sites. The attractios are the historical buildings, indigenous plants exhibition, indigenous black mane lion zoo, and a green area and nine regions pavilion. Further the park also feature more than 1000 displays of Items.

Hours 09:00 – 16:00

High Speed Internet Access in Public Areas

Guests may enjoy High Speed Internet Access in the Business Center and in all rooms and suites while wireless High Speed Internet Access is available in all Public Areas and in the Business Center. Charges apply.

Internet Access is available as follows: High Speed Internet Access is available in the Business Center; wireless High Speed Internet Access is available in all public areas and the Business Center. Computers are available in the Business Center to access the Internet.

Charges apply for all types of Internet Access:

Wireless High Speed Internet Access in Public Areas and in the Business Center: USD 7 per hour or USD 17 inclusive of tax, per 24 hours.

High Speed Internet Access in the Business Center using the hotel's computers: USD 1.15 for the first 10 minutes; USD 0.15cts per minute after that.

.Fee: 17 USD per day

Wireless High Speed Internet Access in Business Center

Wired and wireless internet access is available.Fee: 17 USD per day

High Speed Internet Access Available in All Meeting Rooms

Fee: 17 USD per day

High Speed Internet Access in Room

High Speed Internet Access in Guest Rooms: Birr 85/USD 7 per hour or Birr 206/USD 17 per 24 hours. Both rates are inclusive of tax. Guest needs their own laptops to access the Internet in guest rooms and public areas.Fee: 17 USD per day

High Speed Internet Access Available in Business Center

Fee: 7 USD per day

Wireless High Speed Internet Access in All Meeting Rooms

Fee: 17 USD per day

Wireless High Speed Internet Access in Public Areas

Fee: 17 USD per day

Since the second exhibition in 2009, all featured artists will be generously contributing a portion of their proceeds towards the Sheraton Addis Art Endowment Fund. This fund aims to promote Ethiopian artistic talent in Addis and across the country, helping us to better appreciate the world around us, explain it, and sometimes escape from it - as Picasso once stated: "The purpose of art is washing the dust of daily life from our souls."

History of "Art of Ethiopia"

The Art of Ethiopia started in the year 2008 by the Sheraton Addis. The hotel has collected for over 12 years art works from local galleries and felt that the Ethiopian artists should benefit from the exposure the hotel could give them. Furthermore, the art show is part of the hotel's Community Outreach Programme. For each year's exhibition, the hotel creates an art catalogue that is sold to visitors and guests. All proceeds from the sales of the catalogue go towards the Sheraton Addis Art Endowment Fund which supports local art schools artistic initiatives in the city of Addis Ababa.

Over 120  artists have displayed their art in the hotel's Grand Ball Room Lalibela since the start of the exhibition, accounting for over 2000 pieces of art work. The success of the event and positive feedback encouraged the hotel to make this exhibition an annual event in Addis Ababa.