Addis Ababa · Est. 1951

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Ghion

Where heritage meets modern hospitality.

Touch the water

The Olympic Pool · Heated · open 10:00–19:00

The name

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Genesis 2:13 — “The name of the second river is Gihon; it winds through the entire land of Cush.”

Ghion is the Ethiopian name for the Gihon — the river said to flow out of Eden and wind through the land of Cush. Since 1951 its namesake has been a garden of its own: palms, lawns and a crystal pool in the very heart of Addis Ababa, where emperors, diplomats and families have all come to rest.

A path through the gardens
Stone steps under the trees
Morning walks in the green compound

Heritage

Seventy-five years of welcome.

A short history of the house by Meskel Square — scroll on, and walk through it.

A prince’s house
1951 01 / 05

A prince’s house

Built by Emperor Haile Selassie as a residence for his son, Prince Sahle Selassie, the house opens its doors as Ghion Hotel.

An enterprise is born
1960 02 / 05

An enterprise is born

Ghion Hotels Enterprise is established — the government’s own hospitality house, and one of Ethiopia’s first international-standard hotels.

Along the historic route
1960s 03 / 05

Along the historic route

The enterprise runs hotels along the northern tourism circuit, from Bahir Dar onward, opening Ethiopia’s wonders to travellers.

Diplomats & dignitaries
1970s— 04 / 05

Diplomats & dignitaries

Its gardens, halls and restaurants become a meeting place for business leaders, diplomats and officials from around the world.

Heritage, renewed
Today 05 / 05

Heritage, renewed

Historic identity meets modern hospitality — digital booking, refreshed rooms, and the same warm Ethiopian welcome.

Stay

Rooms with a story.

From the panelled suites of the Imperial Block to family bungalows under the trees — every stay includes breakfast, the pool, Wi-Fi, parking and the airport shuttle.

Imperial Queen Room
Imperial Block

From

ETB 6,800/ night

Imperial Queen Room

Sleeps 2 Queen bed Garden view

Our classic room in the historic Imperial Block — warm wood, a queen bed and windows onto the gardens planted around the old palace grounds.

Imperial Twin Room
Imperial Block

From

ETB 6,200/ night

Imperial Twin Room

Sleeps 2 Two single beds Garden view

Two beds, one easy stay. Ideal for colleagues and friends travelling together, a short walk from the pool.

Imperial Junior Suite
Imperial Block

From

ETB 11,500/ night

Imperial Junior Suite

Sleeps 3 King bed Garden & palace view

A panelled lounge and a separate bedroom — the most generous rooms in the Imperial Block, with views across the gardens.

New Wing King Room
New Wing

From

ETB 8,400/ night

New Wing King Room

Sleeps 2 King bed City view

Bright, modern and quiet, with a king bed and views over Meskel Square and the city.

Standard Room
New Wing

From

ETB 5,400/ night

Standard Room

Sleeps 2 Double bed Courtyard view

Everything you need and nothing you don’t — a comfortable double room at the heart of the compound.

Garden Bungalow
Bungalow

From

ETB 12,800/ night

Garden Bungalow

Sleeps 4 Queen + two singles Garden view

A family bungalow of its own under the trees, with room for four and birdsong for an alarm clock.

Demera Villa Suite
Demera Villa Apartments

From

ETB 15,500/ night

Demera Villa Suite

Sleeps 4 King bed + salon Garden view

A villa apartment with its own salon in traditional Ethiopian style — for long stays, families and receiving guests.

Revera Family Apartment
Revera Villa Apartment

From

ETB 17,000/ night

Revera Family Apartment

Sleeps 5 Two bedrooms Lawn view

Two bedrooms and a living room opening onto the formal lawns — the compound’s largest apartment.

The pool at Ghion
Stay in history

An Olympic-size pool,
in the middle of the capital.

Heated · open daily 10:00 — 19:00

Wellness & leisure

An oasis by Meskel Square.

The Olympic Pool

The Olympic Pool

A heated, crystal-clear pool among the palms, open daily 10:00–19:00.

Sauna & steam

Sauna & steam

Cedar warmth after the pool.

Health club

Health club

A complete gym, and massage to finish.

The gardens

The gardens

Morning and evening walks, birdsong from the big trees.

Halls & banquets

Halls & banquets

Conferences, weddings and galas for hundreds.

Free parking

Open 24/7, beside the main entrance.

EV charging

Five charging points for electric cars.

Airport shuttle

Free, about 15 minutes from Bole.

Dining & bars

Four bars. One long table.

Hospitality is the house rule — at breakfast, by the pool, and long after dark.

1951

The year the doors opened

75

Years of Ethiopian hospitality

4

Bars, from poolside to Tikule

15 min

From Bole International Airport