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Sarem International Hotel

4.0 star property
Central hotel connected to the convention centre in Addis Ababa with 2 restaurants

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2 restaurants, breakfast, lunch, dinner served; Ethiopian cuisine
2 restaurants, breakfast, lunch, dinner served; Ethiopian cuisine
Lobby
Suite | Private kitchen
2 restaurants, breakfast, lunch, dinner served; Ethiopian cuisine

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Free airport shuttle
  • Spa
  • Gym
  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk
The current price is NZ$130
includes taxes & fees
5 Mar - 6 Mar

Explore the area

Map
Belay Zeleke Street, around Semien Mazegaja, Addis Ababa, 12401
  • Nigeria Embassy
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • St. George's Cathedral
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Sheger Park
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Addis Ababa (ADD-Bole Intl.)
    ‪31 min drive‬

Room options

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Single Room | View from room

Single Room

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Dishwasher
LED TV
Washing machine
Blackout curtains
  • 27 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Business Twin Room, Mixed Dorm

Business Twin Room, Mixed Dorm

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Dishwasher
LED TV
Washing machine
Blackout curtains
  • 28 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Single Bed

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Suite

Suite

Highlights

Balcony
Separate dining area
Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Dishwasher
LED TV
Washing machine
  • 34 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

Addis Ababa

Sarem International Hotel places you in the centre of Addis Ababa, connected to the convention centre and within a 30-minute stroll of Nigeria Embassy and Sheger Park. Highlights at this Belle Époque hotel include 2 restaurants, 2 bars/lounges and a full-service spa. .A day of pampering at Sarem spa can include Swedish massages along with access to the sauna. The restaurant, Abyssinia, serves Ethiopian cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Top is the hotel's own bar. Enjoy the nightclub, gym and sauna as well as access to aerobics classes. 8611 square feet (800 square metres) of event facilities include meeting rooms and a conference centre, and other business amenities include a business centre. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a coffee shop/cafe and a snack bar/deli. There's also free self parking, along with the convenience of a free airport shuttle. .Places within a 30-minute walk of this 4-property class Piazza hotel include National Museum of Ethiopia and Addis Ababa University.

What's nearby

  • Nigeria Embassy - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • National Museum of Ethiopia - 3 min drive - 2.7 km
  • U.S. Embassy - 3 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Addis Ababa University - 3 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Holy Trinity Cathedral - 4 min drive - 3.3 km

Getting around

  • Addis Ababa (ADD-Bole Intl.) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪ቶሞካ ቡና | Tomoca Coffee - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Embilta - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Lounge 360 - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Lobby Bar - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Stagioni - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Sarem International Hotel

Central hotel connected to the convention centre in Addis Ababa with 2 restaurants
Sarem International Hotel offers its guests a full-service spa, a health club, and a sauna. There are 2 restaurants on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafΘ and a nearby snack bar/deli. You can unwind with a drink at one of the 2 bars/lounges. A computer station is on site, and both WiFi and wired Internet are free in public spaces.

Business amenities include a business centre and meeting rooms. Event space at this hotel measures 8611 square feet (800 square metres) and includes a conference centre. A nightclub, a rooftop terrace, and spa services are also featured at the business-friendly Sarem International Hotel. A roundtrip airport shuttle is free (available 24 hours). Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Belle Époque Addis Ababa hotel.

  • 85 guestrooms or units
  • 11 levels
  • 2 buildings
  • 2 dining venues
  • 2 bars or lounges
  • Conference rooms
  • 8611 sq ft of conference space
  • 800 sq. m of conference space
  • Built in 2013
  • Nightclub
  • Deli
  • Terrace on the roof
  • Conference centre
  • Business facilities
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Corner/local shop
  • Garden
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Lift
  • Smoking in designated areas
Sarem International Hotel offers 85 accommodations with fireplaces and minibars. Rooms open to balconies. Each accommodation is individually decorated. 32-inch LED televisions come with premium satellite channels. Bathrooms include baths or showers with a rainfall showerhead, spring water baths, bathrobes and slippers.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, complimentary newspapers and telephones. Additionally, rooms include laptop-compatible safes and complimentary bottles of water. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the hotel's full-service spa, Sarem spa. Services include Swedish massages and massages. The spa is equipped with a sauna and a steam room. The spa is open daily.

Languages

English, French

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour free return airport shuttle on request
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • 2 bars/lounges
  • 2 restaurants
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Abyssinia
  • Top

Things to do

  • Fitness classes
  • Full-service spa
  • Health club
  • Nightclub
  • Sauna

Family friendly

  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Laundry facilities
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Computer station
  • Conference centre (8,611 square foot of space)
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Rooftop terrace

Full-service spa

  • Sauna
  • Spa open daily
  • Steam room
  • Swedish massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Bidet
  • Designer toiletries
  • Dressing gowns
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Slippers
  • Spring water bathtub or rainfall showerhead
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LED TV with premium satellite channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Dishwasher
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar

More

  • Desk
  • Fireplace
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Individual decor
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Phone
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Washing machine

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:30 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: ETB 1000

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport; to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Sarem International Hotel

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for ETB 2300.0 per night.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Late check-out fee: ETB 1000 (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: ETB 2300.0 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard and American Express. Cash is not accepted. 

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for massage services. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property is also known as

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Sarem International
Sarem International Addis Ababa
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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Sarem International Hotel?

Sarem International Hotel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Sarem International Hotel?

As of 4 Mar 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Sarem International Hotel on 5 Mar 2025 start from NZ$129.73, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at Sarem International Hotel?

Yep, Sarem International Hotel has a free self car park.

Is there a spa on site at Sarem International Hotel?

Yep, Sarem spa is available for guests. It has a steam room and a sauna. You'll enjoy services like Swedish massages.

What luxury perks are available at Sarem International Hotel?

Sarem International Hotel features a full-service spa, a nightclub and a health club. All guestrooms come with spring water tubs, 24-hour room service and fireplaces.

What makes Sarem International Hotel a romantic place to stay?

Garden-view dining and a bar, as well as spring water baths and fireplaces in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Sarem International Hotel.

Are there hot tubs in the rooms at Sarem International Hotel?

No, but there are spring water baths in the guestrooms.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Sarem International Hotel?

Yep, there's a free airport shuttle that runs 24 hours a day on request.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Sarem International Hotel?

Yep, you can grab a meal at Sarem International Hotel's onsite restaurant that serves Ethiopian cuisine.

What time are check-in & check-out at Sarem International Hotel?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:30 AM.

Are pets allowed at Sarem International Hotel?

No, pets and service animals are not allowed.

Sarem International Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 20 out of 61 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 26 out of 61 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 61 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 61 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 61 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Eyob

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The front desk employees and the manager are the worst i ever seen. The rooms are bad and no hot water in the room to shower. Food is bad. They advertise that they have a shuttle but they don't send any one to pick you up from the airport. I had to pay money and take a taxi to the hotel where i stayed only 1 day. Wat a disgusting place and managers. I don't know how this hotel got 4 star!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022

6/10 Okay

kidane

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Gerhard

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were incredibly helpful and attentive. It was a convenient place to stay for work with a good restaurant and cafe in the hotel and plenty of places to eat nearby.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

meron

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lance

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

8/10 Good

joseph

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
nice time in addis
hotel was nice.
Stayed 22 nights in Feb 2020

8/10 Good

Sean

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stay
Couple issues with the wifi and cable but for the price you expect some flaws. They made passwords required for wifi which made a huge difference in overall speed throughout the property. Still pleased with overall stay.
Stayed 22 nights in Feb 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
room safe was locked and could not be used. reported it but no one came to fix it.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good Enough
The hotel is clean, the staff are helpful, some even going above and beyond. The food is decent in price, taste, and wait time and the wifi is great when too many other people are not on it. The laundry service is good and you can efficiently change money. There are many staff who do not speak english fully, so sometimes things get lost in confusion. It was initially difficult to get in touch with the hotel to coordinate the airport shuttle, until I was at the airport and a local tried several numbers for me. There was an issue with their key card system so I did not have a personal key my entire stay and had to be let into my room. Since my second room was nice, and quieter than my first without a key, I was not interested in moving to a third room with a manual key. The location was close to what I needed to do, so overall I was pleased enough with my stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2019

4/10 Poor

Ash, Washington DC

Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I paid for a suite and I was given a regular room with broken locks. I came back and asked for a suite, they gave me very reluctantly. Even the suite room has a lot of broken things---mold, broken curtains and so forth. The internet was horrible!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2019

8/10 Good

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Not bad for the area, but I prefer Bole
Other reviewers have commented no shuttle was waiting for them upon arrival - I emailed and confirmed my airport shuttle several times, and it was indeed there when I arrived. I just didn’t know WHERE it was, and had to make several calls to find out. The poor driver was waiting for me for some time way outside the terminal. That being said, communication with the hotel via email was slow, if and when they actually responded to me. Staff were pleasant but speak only basic English. Currency exchange at the front desk is a bit below market rate. Rooms were clean and spacious (I had a twin) with a good view. Huge bathrooms and a fantastic shower/bath - hot with great pressure and lots of space. Free bottles of water left in the room every day. Restaurant food was mediocre and average prices for this kind of hotel - the breakfast was the exception (it was very good). Restaurant staff are super lovely, but don’t be afraid to check out some of the great little local restaurants just up the street to the left (25 birr injera meals). Cheap water is also sold at several shops nearby.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Dana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The staff here are top notch! The cleaning staff really made our room sparkling every time. The laundry service did a great job, and was fast. We ate the buffet many times and really enjoyed it. We would definitely stay here again. Only criticism is that the internet was slow. Other than that, really a great stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very few negatives. Wi-fi had a tendency to conk out every once in a while. A bit far from the main city area. City noise was audible through window. Other than that, very good value. Make sure to have front desk arrange a van if you need a ride to airport.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Lavelle, Chicago, IL

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The hotel was located in the middle of the city. you had local transportation at your door step. "It was all good".
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

doreen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent
Excellent

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice hotel
This was a good location choice for us since it was by the orphanage. Room was clean and comfortable. The restaurant had great food! Hotel staff were helpful.

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Friendly Staff
The staff at the Seram is very friendly and helpful. The gym music is a little too loud, we could hear it three floors up.

8/10 Good

Faye

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice hotel
The staff was very helpful. It is a ways from the airport, but only about 20 minutes. They have a shuttle.

10/10 Excellent

Tori, Melbourne, AUSTRALIA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Really comfortable hotel in nice area
We had a great stay in Sarem. The staff were very friendly and always went out of their way to help. The facilities were great- good gym, nice rooms, the food at the bar and restaurant was fantastic. The area where the hotel is located was really great- away from most of the tourist traffic so it was nice to walk around the streets and experience authentic local culture. Felt very safe. I would stay here again and recommend it to anyone.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The staff is great

8/10 Good

Steven, Lewes, UK

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
Decent hotel
Excelletn quality hotel by African standards, with a good restaurant and bar. Service can be slow and confused, but this is Africa so nothing unusual there. Location is a bit of out the way but cabs to the centre are easy to find.

8/10 Good

Peter, Wollongong, Australia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A pleasant stay
Staff were always friendly and helpful. No problems with billing meals or currency exchange, and breakfast and dinner menus had enough variety to satisfy three fussy Western kids. While hotel front access was good including wheelchair ramp, surrounding street footpaths terribly broken up and would not be usable by folks with mobility constraints.

6/10 Okay

Smizzo, USA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A bit far from...
This is a nice hotel. The staff was very, very, very friendly and helpful. The only problem I had was the distance to the "action". If you like to party and club and drink, not your kind of place. Bole is about 40$ (round trip). If you do the math, you may come out better by adding the extra money to a different hotel. Also, no AC! This is the only bad thing I can say about this place.