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Fogera Hotel

Gonder, Ethiopia
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Fogera Hotel
Ranked #7 of 10 hotels in Gonder
3.0 of 5 stars 14 Reviews
4 January 2012 -
Eddie T
2 November 2011 -
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Nairobi, Nairobi Area, Kenya
Contributor
12 reviews 12 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 January 2012

So we were taken to this hotel late one night by an (un)official guide instead of the Africa Hotel because we were told it had hot water which the Africa did not. As we were coming off a 13 hour bus journey from Shire, our mental faculties were not at their best. We stayed in a room in the main... More

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Arnhem, The Netherlands
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4 reviews 4 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 November 2011

We stayed here one night and it wasn't to bad. We first went to the Atsebekafa but that one was horrible!

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Gonder, Ethiopia
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 August 2011
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the things wrote about Fogera Hotel seem to be age old. It is obvious that alll said might have been true. But, recently these things are not existing any more since the Hotel is private owned in these year. All the things there were to be old since the hotel had a long and historical features. Recently, there are also... More

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Cologne, Germany
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 May 2011
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We stumbled at this hidden gem in Gonder by accident. It has a great garden with an awesome view. A quiet spot with very friendly (not necessarily always competent) service. We enjoyed ourselves and ended up staying three nights instead of one. Food was excellent and breakfast served already very early. I have to make clear, though, that it is... More

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Reston, VA
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9 reviews 9 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 April 2011
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We chose to stay in Fogera because it happens to be the oldest hotel in Gondar and the main building had been a villa belonging to a friend of Mussolini. So there's some history to the place. But this is about where it ends. We stayed in two adjoining bungalows and got little rest even though they're placed in the... More

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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 April 2011

The fogera hotel has a wonderful garden and the house was nice some long years ago.. But that is all. The bathrooms are dirty and old. The staff seems not to be interested in serving the guests. It happens, that you wait for a coffee 30 minutes.

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London, United Kingdom
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 February 2011
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A place that has a great view and so much potential but is literally falling apart. We did not get any sleep because the bed was making so much noise! The service was terrible! The guy was trying but has no clue what he is doing and has no knowledge about customer service. We don't want to be too negative... More

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Berlin, Germany
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 October 2009

Some say it's charming, but actually we think it's just very very old. I guess at least no improvements since 1970s. Room is big with 2 beds, desk, chair; bathroom was a big "eek". But reception staff and especially the restaurant staff was very nice and friendly! Food is also quite good. The garden is very green, but not well... More

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Nairobi
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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 July 2009
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Fogera features prominently on all Gondar's travel agents' maps. For some obscure reason Lonely Planet put it in the category "Top and Mid Range" hotels. Very nice view from the garden. That's it. Main building has not seen renovation for at laest 20 years. Breakfast: falling apart toasts, burnt eggs, no juice, no butter. Ask for pancakes, expect caked flour... More

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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 December 2008

Picked this hotel for convenience of location and stayed four nights. Hotel garden cafe with view for drinks was highlight. Stayed three nights in tukul unit and then final night in main building after water line to sink sprang a leak in middle of night. Used towels to keep water out of bedroom. Beds were comfortable with clean bedding. Floor... More

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