Hyatt Hotels Corporation has opened the Hyatt Regency Addis Ababa, the first Hyatt branded hotel in Ethiopia and the seventh in Africa.

The property is centrally located on Meskel Square, near shopping centers, restaurants, bars, and tourist attractions, including the National Museum.

The hotel features 188 spacious guestrooms including 12 luxury Regency suites, two Executive suites, one Presidential suite and one Royal Presidential suite with four bedrooms.

Guests in Regency Club room and suite enjoy complimentary use of the boardroom and exclusive access to the Regency Club lounge, which serves continental breakfast, evening cocktails and snacks.

With six restaurants and bars to choose from, Hyatt Regency Addis Ababa offers something for every taste including delicious Levantine signature meals in The Kitchen and an array of coffees and cocktails in Cascara Coffee & Cocktails.

Guests wishing to relax and revitalize can visit the outdoor pool or enjoy a massage at the spa. The 2,530 square foot fitness center provides the perfect workout with state-of-the-art equipment.

With the United Nations Conference Center and African Union Headquarters only a short walk away, the hotel serves as the ideal stay for business travelers.

Those visiting for leisure can enjoy local attractions including the National Palace and Africa’s biggest open market in the lively Mercato district.

The Holy Trinity Church, one of the most important places of worship in Ethiopia, is only 2.5 miles from the hotel. The Anwar Mosque, Ethiopia’s largest mosque is within a 15 minute drive.