Taye Belay Hotel

Avoid at all costs. This was obviously a once beautiful hotel but it has fallen into an appalling state, and they are still charging llike a high end hotel The lobby is acceptable and the staff reasonably welcoming but when I requested a soft drink at a quarter to ten I was told the bar was closed: it was still manned, and the staff were sitting around idly chatting. I was advised to try the minibar in my room but the drinks were warm and there was no bottle opener. I selected it because of the pool and the location: the location is perfect but the pool is, as another reviewer said, an empty concrete pit. The power cut out overnight, but that's quite common for Ethiopia. When I went for breakfast I was told there was no coffee due to the power cut but when I questioned this a cup of fresh Ethiopian coffee appeared within minutes. The room was extremely shabby, in contrast with the lobby, and although it had been cleaned tolerably the walls and curtains were filthy. The sheets were washed but stained. In the bathroom I found living and dead cockroaches. I can't comment on the shower because I could bear only the most cursory rinse after seeing cockroaches scuttle for the drains when I turned on the light.

Staff were extremely helpful when my partner was ill which really saved our visit. Referred me to an excellent guide so some sightseeing could still be done. Convenient location to explore but of course can make some of the rooms a little noisy.

We had an very nice stay. The staff was very friendly and efficient. Our room had a huge terrace, which we didn't expect, and a view of the castle. The wifi didn't reach to our room, but otherwise it was a great stay.

Comfortable room, great view over Gonder. Staff were helpful. Buffet breakfast was tasty and plentiful but be aware it’s Ethiopian food.

La chasse de la toilette ne fonctionnait pas , l évier était bouché le frigo ne fonctionnait pas les chocolats que je devais offrir étaient pour la poubelle deux jours sans wifi fi et coupure de courant . L hôtel le plus nul que je ai jamais été pourtant beau de l extérieur et lobby

Hôtel really run down. Huge rooms, but starting to decay. Says it has a swimming pool, but the concrete pit out the back has never had any water in it, and likely never will! Food at dinner very poor, and breakfast even worse. Only real positive is the good central location, and size of the rooms

Friendly staff and a good spot just a block from Piaza. A bit worn by now but ask for a room with terrace and you can enjoy a beutiful view of the town and surrounding mountains.

Friendly staff and good location. A bit worn by now but ask for a room with terrace and you will have a nice view of the town and surrounding mountains.