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Planet Hotel

4.0 star property
Mek'ele hotel with 3 restaurants and spa

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Exterior
Indoor pool
Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe
Lobby
Hair dryer, slippers, towels

Reviews

7,0 out of 10

Good

Popular amenities

  • Airport transfer
  • Bar
  • Spa
  • Pool
  • Gym
  • 24/7 front desk
Main amenities
  • Daily housekeeping
  • 3 restaurants and bar/lounge
  • Full-service spa
  • Indoor pool
  • Free airport shuttle
  • Free area shuttle
  • Health club
  • Children's pool
  • Pool bar
  • 24-hour room service
  • 24-hour business center
  • Conference center
Feel at home
  • Cribs/infant beds (surcharge)
  • Children's pool
  • Refrigerator
  • Separate dining area
  • Separate sitting area
  • Television
The price is R1 668
R1 919 total
includes taxes & fees
20 Dec - 21 Dec

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Double Room, City View

Highlights

Balcony
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Egyptian cotton linens
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
  • 47 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Standard Twin Room, City View

Highlights

Balcony
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Egyptian cotton linens
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
  • 47 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Standard Room, City View

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Egyptian cotton linens
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Deluxe Room, City View

Highlights

Balcony
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Egyptian cotton linens
Premium bedding
  • 55 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Executive Suite, 2 Bedrooms, City View

Highlights

Balcony
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton linens
  • 98 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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About the area

Map
Hawulti, In front of new stadium, Mek'ele, 19179

What's nearby

  • Memorial for Martyred Freedom Fighters and Patriots - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Mekele University - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Martyrs’ Memorial - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Markets - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Yohannes IV Museum - 6 min drive - 3.7 km

Getting around

  • Makale (MQX-Alula Abanega) - 13 min drive
  • Free airport shuttle
  • Free area shuttle

Restaurants

  • ‪Geza Gerlase - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Sabisa Grill & Bar - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Grand Awash - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Grand Awash 2 - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Gofla Cultural Restaurant - ‬7 min walk

About this property

Planet Hotel

When visiting Mek'ele, Planet Hotel is a great choice to consider. Guests can grab a bite to eat at one of the 3 restaurants and visit the spa to be pampered with massages, facials, or body treatments. Other highlights include an indoor pool, a free airport shuttle, and a poolside bar.

Languages

English

At a glance

DONE

Hotel size

    • 80 rooms
    • Arranged over 9 floors
DONE

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 6:00 AM; check-in end time: anytime
    • Contactless check-in and check-out are available
    • Minimum check-in age – 18
    • Check-out time is 1:00 PM
    • Contactless check-out
DONE

Special check-in instructions

    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
DONE

Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
DONE

Pets

    • Pets not allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Free on-site self-parking
DONE

Transfers

    • Free airport shuttle on request (available 24 hours a day)
DONE

Off-site

    • Free area shuttle
DONE

Other information

    • Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast each morning 8:00 AM–10:00 AM
  • 3 restaurants
  • Bar/lounge
  • Poolside bar
  • Private dining
  • 24-hour room service

Traveling with children

  • Children's pool
  • Free local shuttle

Working away

  • 24-hour business center
  • Meeting rooms
  • Conference center

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Luggage storage
  • Romance packages

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Built in 2013
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Health club
  • An indoor pool
  • Bicycle parking
  • Full-service spa

Accessibility

  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Elevator door width (inches): 36
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Flat-screen television
  • Cable TV channels
  • Pay movies

Home comfort

  • Minibar
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Slippers
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Sleep well

  • Turndown service
  • Premium bedding
  • Crib/infant bed (surcharge)
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

What to enjoy

  • Separate dining area
  • Separate sitting area

Freshen up

  • Hair dryer
  • Towels
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free newspapers
  • Free WiFi
  • Phone
  • Electrical adapters/chargers

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe (laptop compatible)
  • Restaurant dining guide

Special features

Spa

Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the hotel's full-service spa. Services include facials and body treatments. The spa is equipped with a sauna.

Dining

Onsite venue - This restaurant specializes in international cuisine and serves lunch and dinner.
Onsite venue #2 - This restaurant specializes in international cuisine and serves lunch and dinner.
Onsite venue #3 - This restaurant specializes in international cuisine and serves lunch and dinner.

Fees & policies

Children & extra beds

  • Cribs/infant beds are available for USD 15.0 per night
  • Rollaway beds are available for USD 30.0 per night

Policies

Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards on site.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Cashless transactions are available.

Also known as

Planet Hotel Mek'ele
Planet Mek'ele
Planet Hotel Hotel
Planet Hotel Mek'ele
Planet Hotel Hotel Mek'ele

Frequently asked questions

Does Planet Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Planet Hotel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Is there a pool at Planet Hotel?
Yes, there's an indoor pool and a children's pool.
Are pets allowed at Planet Hotel?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Planet Hotel?
Yes, there's free self parking.
Is airport shuttle service offered by Planet Hotel?
Yes, a free airport shuttle is available.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Planet Hotel?
Check-in start time: 6:00 AM; Check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is 1:00 PM. Contactless check-in and check-out are available.
What is there to do at Planet Hotel and nearby?
Planet Hotel has a spa and an indoor pool, as well as a health club.
Are there restaurants at or near Planet Hotel?
Yes, there are 3 onsite restaurants, featuring international cuisine.
What's the area around Planet Hotel like?
Planet Hotel is in the heart of Mek'ele, a short 15-minute walk from Mekele University and 14 minutes' walk from Memorial for Martyred Freedom Fighters and Patriots.

Planet Hotel Reviews

Reviews

7,0

Good

7,0/10

Cleanliness

7,4/10

Staff & service

8,0/10

Amenities

7,0/10

Property conditions & facilities

6,0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

4/10 Fair

Dirty bathroom broken tub ice cold water that smelled poorly not worth the money paid. Very dissatisfied with the conditions of the property. The only thing ok was the gym but most of the treadmill and elliptical were broken.
Walter, 4-night business trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

Rooms are outdated and does not feel clean. Shower has only lukewarm water. Drainage issues
O, 3-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

4/10 Fair

Bad Stay
The room floor was not clean, the shower did not have hot water and the water was white and felt dirty. Air-conditioning not serviced. At the restaurant service was horrible and very dirty, no one cares
Phumlani, 1-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Jenny, 1-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Average for the price.
Nice large rooms with decent wifi and breakfast. The rooms are a little run down with poor quality towels, no bath mat or laundry list. A little far from centre of town however you can easily get there with bajaj. Good shower pressure but poor hot water. They kept and looked after our bags whilst we went on our volcano tour.
Ali, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

Low Expectations
The bad: Check-in was confusing, the restaurant service was super slow, the hallway floors were filthy, the rooms usually didn't have hot water, the cleaning staff forgot to provide towels. The good: The staff were friendly and spoke decent English, the beds were comfortable, the swimming pool was large and the gym staff were helpful. Bottom Line: In Europe this would be a 2 star hotel that wouldn't be able to compete. It is, however, probably the best hotel in Mekele and lots of foreign tourists stay there.
3-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Ethiopian trip
Very nice hotel everything you need staff great too
Michelle, 1-night romance trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

a good all round hotel, reasonably priced, food of a good standard. Internet could be more reliable …. but then you need to remember where you are
9-night business trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

This hotel is Clean and quiet and the breakfast is very good.
Tsegu, 1-night trip
Verified Orbitz guest review

8/10 Very good

1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

2/10 Poor

Bathroom smelled of sewage and was insect infested, room was full of stains. Window was broken also. Not worth the price and certainly not 4 stars
John, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

3-night trip
Verified Travelocity guest review

8/10 Very good

Well located
In the centre of town. Had a good gym and pool. View from the room was good.
linda, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

The best hotel in Mek'ele and one of the best in E
The best hotel in Mek'ele and one of the best in Ethiopia!!!!
Verified Hotels.com guest review

2/10 Poor

Pretty much a problem from the start.
Problems started at check in. We were only issued 1 key card per room. We had 3 people in a suite and 2 in a double room. This caused problems as we weren't on the same schedules. There was a problem with the hot water in the suite with the desk promising to send someone to the room to investigate which never happened. Towels were not replaced in a timely fashion, our last two days there was no shampoo in the in the shower. Bottom line we've stayed here previously and still really like the day to day staff but the management or lack of has ensured we will never do so again.
3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

Best option in Mekelle
Bed was comfortable. Staff was friendly and nice. WiFi was pretty terrible because they don’t have a password on it and local residents just come to use it in the lobby.
Alexandra, 3-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

4/10 Fair

Nothing to recommend
Our bad experience started with the free shuttle: it was not waiting for us at the airport. We had to call the hotel and wait 30 min in the heat. The room is huge, but the bed is small. The shower was cold and the wi-fi was not connecting in our room (we had to sit in near the elevator to have some signal). The breakfast is for locals, except for the omelet.
Caroline, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

4/10 Fair

Not good stay - dull hotel but I guess nota lot of choice in the area
Rahul, 1-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

4/10 Fair

Don't visit if you're the same gender.
I booked this hotel with my colleague for one night while we were visiting Mekelle for work. During booking we through we booked a twin but accidentally booked a queen. We figured this was ok because we were booked for one night, are two adults and didn't see anything in the Terms and Conditions advising against this. Upon arrival the hotel applied pressure on us to upgrade and pay more for a twin because "International Law" dictated that two women cannot share a room unless it's a twin. In the end we were able to keep our queen after pointing out the missing "laws" in the Terms in Conditions and the hotel facilities were top notch. It's just a shame that check-in affected our experience.
1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

Very good
Considering other hotels I've been to in Ethiopia, Planet Hotel is one of the best in the country. I recommend it for travelers in Mekele.
Gilad, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Brian, 1-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

2/10 Poor

No internet connection as was advertised
Poor checkin poor food internet not working in the room but the price was not adjusted for the poor service received would not stay at this hotel again
1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

Not a bad hotel but book the lowest room rate
Booked a suite and was only given a standard room and not offered a refund while others in our group were given upgraded suite rooms. Otherwise the room was fine, initially quite dirty but they hadn’t cleaned so once cleaned it was fine. Food in the restaurant is good but don’t bother with the injera - get Spaghetti with Arrabhiyata and the Rice with Beef
3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

Okay for one night, no more.
Problems checking in. Hotel adequate but not luxurious. Hot water not reliable. Breakfast disappointing. It is probably the best in Mekele but could do with a bit more attention to detail.
Verified Hotels.com guest review