Reviews of Mado Hotel 4 stars
Namibia Street Bole Sub City, Bole, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
#29 of 102 hotels in Addis Ababa
Guests' ChoiceReview score
Based on 167 hotel reviews
8.0Score breakdown
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Cleanliness
8.3
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Comfort
8.3
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Location
8.6
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Facilities
7.8
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Staff
8.8
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Value for money
8.0
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Free WiFi
7.9
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Reviewed: 13 July 2025
Rurangwa
Rwanda4 reviews7.0“It was comfortable”- • Business trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Single Room
- • Stayed 1 night
I think they need to put more emphasis on cleaning... carpets and furniture have lots of stains... And the trees at the entrance must be trimmed. Need to improve on shower cabinet cleaning... and use an appropriate anti slippery rug instead of the plastic one that carries germs.
Smiling and Courteous staff, 24/7 open kitchen, lovely breakfast and perfect location close to the Bole international airport and business center.
Stayed in July 2025
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Reviewed: 4 July 2025
Meya
United States2 reviews8.0Very good- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Family Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
My room wasn’t the cleanest.
The location of the hotel is great!
Stayed in July 2025
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Reviewed: 21 June 2025
Nyarko
Ghana3 reviews9.0“The hotel room is very neat and comfortable and the staff are very nice and always ready to help.”- • Business trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 7 nights
Please make sure the room always has a bathing gel. I had to ask once and decided not to ask again when I realized I was not given one the day before my departure so I had to do without.
The breakfast was very good. There were many items to choose from.
Stayed in June 2025
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Reviewed: 27 April 2025
Joseph
Ghana2 reviews8.0“I love this place and the location”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Yes and I will love to stay there again
The variety of food and fresh juices during breakfast makes me feel like the proper quality way of eating
Stayed in April 2025
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Reviewed: 18 February 2025
Njeru
Kenya2 reviews7.0“Mado Hotel reception is warm right from the gate. The food is excellent and the room was comfortable”- • Business trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Superior King Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
The A/C in the room was not working. After reporting to the hotel, I expected them to rectify it. However, they brought me an electric warmer but I could not sleep with it on as I consider that risky. The response time was a bit slow .e.g my clothes took so long I had to go to the reception to receive them from laundry department.
The breakfast was awesome. Great variety to choose from and courteous staff in the Green restaurant
Stayed in February 2025
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Reviewed: 26 December 2024
Abraham
Rwanda1 review1 helpful vote8.0“Very good experience”- • Business trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Single Room
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
The bath room was leaking
The location
Stayed in December 2024
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Reviewed: 16 December 2024
Mary
Kenya1 review9.0“Fantastic… beautiful hosts”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Improve on breakfast option
Perfect & a safer location…close to almost all amenities
Stayed in December 2024
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Reviewed: 20 November 2024
Mohammed
Saudi Arabia15 reviews1 helpful vote8.0Very good- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Family Room
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
The breakfast was good but needed more variety . It will be great if Arabic food is added . It is also good to add a playground area for children.
The location . The clean rooms . A very polite and helpful staff in all areas of the hotel .
Stayed in November 2024
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Reviewed: 20 September 2024
Robert
Kenya20 reviews4 helpful votes7.0“Really good hotel; Internet however needs to be fixed.”- • Business trip
- • Couple
- • Superior King Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Internet wasn’t good nor consistent at all. It’s hard being connected for 15 mins without interruption. Internet connectivity seems to be a significant problem which the hotel management needs to fix. It may be the sole reason why a guest who enjoyed their stay may think twice before rebooking. Otherwise it’s a good hotel. I like it.
My room was spacious, staff were polite and professional, breakfast was better than other nearby hotels, some meals ordered were also great, and message/spa was excellent and at a good price. Good value for money over all, I believe.
Stayed in September 2024
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Reviewed: 10 August 2024
M
United States6 reviews1 helpful vote7.0Good- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
I had to call the front desk 3x to get a blanket because they keep ignoring my request.
Stayed in July 2024
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Reviewed: 2 July 2024
Margaret
Kenya11 reviews1 helpful vote9.0Superb- • Business trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Single Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
The staff are very kind and will make you feel right at home
Stayed in June 2024
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Reviewed: 10 June 2024
Arun
United Arab Emirates3 reviews9.0Superb- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Superior King Room
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
The bathroom facilities could have been a little better
The staff . The location. The price Lovely people
Stayed in June 2024
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Reviewed: 15 May 2024
Imara
United States44 reviews13 helpful votes8.0Very good- • Business trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 10 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
The spa wasn't great and I think it needs a good scrub around the edges, but these are small things
Great staff and nice, comfortable rooms. Good selection at breakfast and right in the middle of town. Makes it easy because all the drivers know Mado
Stayed in May 2024
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Reviewed: 23 March 2024
Margaret
Kenya11 reviews1 helpful vote8.0Very good- • Business trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Single Room
- • Stayed 7 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
My friend fell ill during the trip and the staff went out of their way to help. The breakfast buffet is great and has a wide variety, especially juices. The rooms are well cleaned. Strong internet in the room.
Stayed in March 2024
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Reviewed: 11 March 2024
M
Ethiopia6 reviews1 helpful vote7.0Good- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Great Customer Service, location was 👍
Stayed in March 2024
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Reviewed: 28 February 2024
Sergio
United Kingdom128 reviews27 helpful votes9.0Superb- • Business trip
- • Group
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
Very helpful and amazing staff. Very good location, not fair from the airport.
Stayed in February 2024
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Reviewed: 21 February 2024
Herbert
Uganda5 reviews1 helpful vote8.0“Amazing stay”- • Business trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Breakfast was removed before the time
Timely communication, cleanliness
Stayed in February 2024
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Reviewed: 30 December 2023
Nesrine
France4 reviews8.0Very good- • Business trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Superior King Room
- • Stayed 11 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Clean rooms, very kind staff and good restaurant.
Stayed in December 2023
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Reviewed: 24 December 2023
Sarah
Netherlands2 reviews8.0“Wonderful stay at Mado”- • Business trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Single Room
- • Stayed 10 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Breakfast is large, but I'd prefer some more "western" breakfast choices. The room on the upper floor was quite cold and airco/heater couldn'tbe adjusted, thus better bring socks and a long sweater :)
The staff was extremely friendly and service-oriented. Security/guards in front of the hotel were great. The room was large and relatively quiet with good wifi connection and a nice view over the city. Thank you, @Mado!
Stayed in December 2023
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Reviewed: 3 December 2023
Lidet
United States4 reviews9.0“Staff was very friendly all the time and the location is fantastic!”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Junior Suite
- • Stayed 15 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
WiFi connection in the rooms were inconsistent.
Stayed in December 2023
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Reviewed: 16 November 2023
Alun
United Kingdom21 reviews1 helpful vote8.0“Great Stay”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Junior Suite
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Great location for Airport and a good base for visiting City highlights.
Stayed in October 2023
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Reviewed: 8 August 2023
Nabil
Djibouti25 reviews1 helpful vote7.0Good- • Solo traveller
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Water tubes are not good water wadting n hot water not avalable qhen ever you need it
Room are clean
Stayed in August 2023
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Reviewed: 25 July 2023
Alisa
Germany21 reviews4 helpful votes8.0“Great breakfast”- • Business trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Dark room
Central
Stayed in May 2023
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Reviewed: 18 July 2023
Ralf
Germany22 reviews8.0Very good- • Business trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Superior Twin Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
Kitchen Chef was more occupied with taking photos of the lunch buffet than prioritising the timely opening of lunch buffet. So instead of being ready at 12 as advertised, it was only opened for customers at 12:30 and I could not take anything, as I had a flight waiting. Priority on customers would be better than taking photos.
Nice reception staff, even gave me free lunch buffet coupon for one day. Friendly staff and room cleaners.
Stayed in July 2023
