Hilton announced that it had signed an agreement with Brighton Hotels and Business Plc. to open two properties in Ethiopia – DoubleTree by Hilton Adama and DoubleTree by Hilton Dire Dawa. The agreement marks the opening of the first internationally-branded hotels in both cities. Hilton has plans to expand its presence in Ethiopia by opening eight trading properties in the next few years.
Carlos Khneisser, vice president, Development, Middle East & Africa, Hilton said, “We are thrilled to partner with Brighton Hotels and Business Plc. To open two hotels in Ethiopia. These new additions to our footprint in Ethiopia, the DoubleTree by Hilton Addis Ababa Airport (which will open soon) and the currently trading Hilton Addis Ababa, will complement each other perfectly. We look forward in continuing our growth throughout Ethiopia and providing reliable and friendly accommodations to business and leisure travelers.”
DoubleTree By Hilton Adama
DoubleTree By Hilton Adama is strategically located on the main route connecting AddisAbaba and is close to the Adama Science and Technology University and Oromia Regional State Council as well as various industrial offices and business.
The hotel will have 188 rooms and suites, all with views of the Rift valley. Guests can enjoy a variety of food and drink venues including a lobby café, a signature restaurant, a terrace, and a pool bar and grill. The hotel will have a ballroom and six meeting rooms. It will also have a business center, a spa and fitness centre.
DoubleTree by Hilton Dire Dawa
Considered one of the main industrial commercial hubs in Ethiopia and the second largest city in the country, Dire Dawa is also the gateway for Harar Jugol – a Holy City and a UNESCO World Heritage Site visited by pilgrims from around the world. DoubleTree By Hilton Dire Dawa is located near the city’s newest government offices, and is just a short drive away from the industrial zones. Dire Dawa International Airport, which is less than ten minutes away, is also within easy reach.
The hotel will include 150 guest rooms and suites, diverse food and drink offerings such as a lobby café, a signature restaurant, a terrace, and a pool bar and grill. The hotel has a spa, fitness centre, outdoor pool and deck. Six meeting rooms, a large ballroom, and an event centre are available for events and meetings.
Yadeta bekri, founder Brighton Hotels and Business Plc stated, “We’re delighted to work with Hilton to bring an international brand to Adama and Dire Dawa, two thriving cities. Both properties will offer travellers and locals spacious accommodation, modern amenities, and elevated food and beverage options.”
“We look forward to welcoming our guests to these exceptional properties in the coming year.”
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