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At the conclusion of my East Africa trip, I wanted to end on a high note. When I began searching for hotels, the goal was to find a hotel I could redeem some points or a free night certificate in a good location in Addis Ababa. When I came across the Hyatt Regency Addis Ababa, I knew it made sense, so I went ahead and booked it.
The Hyatt Regency Addis Ababa is a gorgeous hotel in a great location within the city with comfortable accommodations and an incredible staff. Here are some of my thoughts:
This article is part of my Trip Report: Starting Summer in East Africa including:
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- Review: Lufthansa Senator Lounge IAD
- Review: Lufthansa Business Class Lounge IAD
- Review: Lufthansa B747-8 Economy IAD-FRA
- My First Flight on the Queen: My Thoughts
- Review: Lufthansa Senator Lounge FRA
- Review: Air Canada Maple Leaf Lounge FRA
- Review: Lufthansa A330 Business Class FRA-NBO
- Review: DoubleTree by Hilton Nairobi Hurlingham
- Review: Air Kenya into the Safari
- JW Marriott Masai Mara Review: Luxury in the Savannah, a Truly Unforgettable Safari
- Is the JW Marriott Masai Mara Worth $3k a Night?
- Review: Aspire Lounge Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta (NBO)
- Review: Kenya Airways NBO-ZNZ E190
- Exploring Tanzania: My Thoughts on Zanzibar
- When Flights Don’t Go as Planned: Delayed in Zanzibar
- Review: Air Tanzania ZNZ-ARK
- Mt. Kilimanjaro Day Hike: My Thoughts
- Exploring Moshi, Tanzania: What Everyone Gets Wrong
- Review: Twiga Lounge by Aspire Lounge Kilimanjaro International Airport
- Weirdest Flight Delay I Have Ever Had…
- Review: Hyatt Regency Addis Ababa Executive Regency Suite
- Exploring Addis Ababa: My Thoughts
- Review: Ethiopian Cloud Nine Business Class Lounge Addis Ababa
- Review: Ethiopian Cloud Nine B787-8 Business Class ADD-IAD
- My 18 Hour Odd Business Class Experience: A Stop in Lome, Togo?
The Room
Although I booked a standard king bedroom, I received an upgrade to a Regency Executive Suite at check-in. I was not expecting this upgrade, so I was thrilled. Upon entering the room, there was a small hallway with a tiny bathroom to the left, the first of two in the suite. Straight ahead stood a desk behind a couch in the living room.
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Turning the corner, there was a coffee table and another comfortable chair. Despite having no recessed lighting in the living room, it was well-lit thanks to the variety of lamps. In the front of the room was a massive TV above an elegant TV stand.
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On the left side of the room was a small dining area with four chairs. This is where some water was left, as was where the coffee machine was located.
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Behind the desk were two sliding doors that opened to the king bed in the bedroom. I do have to say that it was a very comfortable bed. I thought it was odd that the nightstands didn’t match, though.
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The bedroom also had a TV as well as a chair. The TV did pivot to face the bed, but you could have also watched on the living room TV, albeit at quite a distance. Along the back wall of this room were the closets, including a safe.
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Behind the bedroom was the primary bathroom, which was undoubtedly a highlight. Wrapped in marble, with a free-standing tub, separate shower, and double vanity, it was a gorgeous bathroom.
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The Hotel
According to my tour guide, the Hyatt Regency Addis Ababa is the nicest hotel in the city, and it showed. The lobby was expansive, with elegant marble check-in desks and beautiful wooden pillars.
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In the back of the lobby was a small market, followed by The Kitchen, an on-site restaurant. This is where breakfast was located, although I did not get a chance to try it. Along the right side of the lobby were windows facing out onto a large courtyard with plenty of plants and seating areas.
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Heading towards the elevators in the back right of the lobby was the Regency Club, which offered some lite snacks and drinks in the evenings. It was a small club but had a nice spread. However, I did wish they had provided breakfast.
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Up one floor was the pool level. This was where the gym and spa were located. The gorgeous infinity pool overlooking the courtyard was popular with guests. There was a pool bar for drinks and snacks.
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The Service
The Hyatt Regency Addis Ababa service stood out the most to me. Not only personalized, but all the staff I interacted with were truly professional and kind.
Despite arriving late at the hotel, maybe 9 pm or so, the check-in agent was particularly friendly. We discussed the top attractions I would have to see in Addis Ababa, as well as the different amenities of the hotel. She thanked me for being a Hyatt Explorist member and was kind enough to upgrade me to the Executive Regency Suite.
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The following day I was supposed to go on a tour which I had booked online. However, I was never contacted by the tour operator, so I asked if the concierge could call them and check. Unfortunately, the guide I had signed up with was mourning the loss of a loved one and not planning on operating the tour, rightfully so.
The concierge said don’t worry, let me make a call, and instructed me to come back in about 5-10 minutes or take a seat. He had connected me with another operator who would take me on a private city tour customized for the highlights I wanted to see, such as the markets, cathedrals, and parks.
Sure enough, my guide arrived 20 minutes later and not only took me on a tour of Addis Ababa but went above and beyond to show me a good time. I have to thank this concierge for genuinely making my experience in the city excellent.
Booking the Hyatt Regency Addis Ababa
During my two-night stay, the Hyatt Regency Addis Ababa was selling for around $210 per night. While this is reasonable for this hotel’s quality, it was more than my student budget was willing to pay.
I redeemed 21,000 Hyatt points for my two-night stay since this property was a Category 3 World Of Hyatt property. The first night was off-peak, coming in 9,000 points, with the second night being standard at 12,000. Peak nights are 15,000 points.
I transferred 21,000 Chase Ultimate Rewards points to Hyatt to make this reservation.
Note that this is also a Hyatt Prive property, which means that if you book through a travel advisor, you can get elite-like perks such as complimentary breakfast, room upgrades, and other amenities during your stay at the same price. Feel free to fill out a contact form if you are interested in booking a Hyatt Prive rate.
The Last Point
I am glad I got to stay at the Hyatt Regency Addis Ababa. I thoroughly enjoyed my time at the property. The suite was gorgeous, with lots of space and a beautiful bathroom. This hotel also hosts one of my favorite city-hotel pools.
I would happily revisit this property if ever in the city. It was a great redemption that I am thrilled with. Now, only if I can confirm that upgrade again.
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