the Wudasie is riddled online with excellent reviews about how nice and helpful the staff is .. and now we know why! smiles, hellos and always happy to help, above and beyond service standards anywhere. the included breakfast varies from buffet to made-to-order depending on the capacity of the hotel, but was always fresh and tasty. the rooms are clean, spacious and very comfortable. as for some reports of noise, even our room above the street was not too noisy, even during Meskel. the area around the hotel feels very much like an active lively neighborhood, with plenty of "real" Ethiopian experiences for food, buna, etc. and the light rail stop is < 10 minutes away by foot. of course, like any hotel, there are bound to be little issues with this or that. but unlike any hotel, the staff was always open to patiently listen, then ready to resolve the problem.
so while the Wudasie was definitely a splurge for us, the price was well worth it, if even just considering the rooms and amenities. and then add in the absolutely pleasant and helpful atmosphere created by the staff and it becomes a real treat!
we hope the recent troubles in Ethiopia bring about some positive changes for everyone. take care and thanks again to Teddy, Dejen and the rest of the super staff! viva Wudasie!