Radisson Blu Hotel, Addis Ababa

In Kazanchis, the city’s busy business district — a block from the UN Conference Center and within easy walking distance of the ECA Conference Center and Africa Hall. About 3 km from the city center and roughly 6 km from Bole International Airport. Close to the Imperial/ Menelik II Palace, Meskel Square, the Holy Trinity Cathedral and the Red Terror Martyrs' Memorial Museum. Ideal for conference-goers and business travelers.

A five-star business hotel that opened in 2012 with around 212 rooms and suites — from standard rooms and business-class rooms to corner suites and a presidential suite. Rooms feel ultra-modern and individually furnished. Expect pillowtop beds, minibars and refrigerators, 32-inch LCD TVs, deep soaking bathtubs plus separate showers, designer toiletries, bathrobes and slippers. A dedicated business-class lounge on the 9th floor serves complimentary cocktails each evening.

Pampering spa with massages, body treatments and facials, plus a hair salon and a fitness center. Complimentary wired and wireless internet throughout. On-site bar and café, 24-hour room service and buffet breakfasts available. On-site parking and valet services, plus concierge and tour assistance to book transfers and local excursions.

Nine meeting rooms (four combine into a ballroom) with capacities from about 12 to 350 guests. Business center, complimentary high-speed wired internet and express check-out. Roundtrip airport shuttle available for a surcharge, free valet parking onsite, and multilingual staff ready to assist.

Home to a world-class French brasserie serving buffet spreads and à la carte dishes — noted as the city’s first brasserie-style dining outlet. There’s also a bar and café for coffee and cocktails, plus 24-hour room service. Buffet breakfasts are offered daily for a fee.