The airport in Ethiopia, Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (IATA: ADD) specifically, now has a new reason to roar. As Ethiopia has consistently lived up to its reputation as the Lion of Africa (It’s one of only two countries in Africa to have resisted colonization. Liberia is the other), it has been running one of the few international flag-carrying airlines with routes and gateways all over the world (including five gateways in the US). And it recently completed what is now the largest hotel in Africa — all based at the airport.
The airport in Ethiopia is now complemented by the Ethiopian Skylight Hotel. It offers travelers going to or through Addis Ababa all the modern comforts, stars (it has been given a five-star rating by the Ethiopian Ministry of Culture and Tourism), and conveniences they would want and expect no matter where their travels take them.
At this Airport hotel in Ethiopia there are a total of 1,024 contemporary rooms and suites available under this branding, including completely furnished apartments that are perfect for guests staying for a long or medium amount of time. The location of the newest branch is steps away down the airport road, so guests can easily stroll to Bole International Airport from this new luxury hotel, which is one of a few to emerge in the Ethiopian capital in the previous five years.
Ethiopian Airlines has had the opportunity to provide its own brand of hospitality through this hotel at the airport in Ethiopia. The first phase of the Skylight Hotel project debuted in 2019 with 373 rooms as part of a broader $363 million airport makeover. The Ethiopian Skylight In-Terminal Hotel then debuted in T2 of this airport in Ethiopia 2022 as the Bole has continues to undergo a significant modernization project with Beijing’s support and facilitation.
For travelers who require rest before connecting forward at this airport in Ethiopia, the In-Terminal property offers 97 rooms and other warm amenities and is bookable by the hour or the day ($100 per day, with hourly prices also available).
With five function rooms, a spa and fitness center, a large outdoor heated swimming pool, and a mini golf driving range, the recently expanded Skylight property offers, among other things, the largest Chinese restaurant in Ethiopia, as well as an equally expansive traditional foods restaurant, a grand ballroom for 5,000 (2,000 sit-down guests), and possibly the largest hotel ballroom in Africa.
In fact, this airport hotel includes a whopping 19 restaurants and bars, serving food from different countries. There are also bars where visitors may sip handcrafted cocktails while taking in the city’s skyline and the airport.
The cost of lodging each day starts at $190 USD.
Ethiopia serves as both the African Union’s headquarters and a significant regional hub for diplomatic and large-scale infrastructure initiatives. The Sheraton, which has 293 rooms, the Marriott, the Hyatt Regency, and the Hilton are the other five upscale and opulent hotels in Addis Ababa. The Sheraton was opened in 1969 by Emperor Haile Selassie and served as the location for the Shaft movie’s African production.
Currently, Ethiopian Airlines has nonstop service to Addis Ababa from Houston, Washington-Dulles, Atlanta, Chicago O’Hare, and Houston.
Author: Travel Intel
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