With a convenient location in the center of the city, the Addis Ababa Hilton provides guests access to many of the area's attractions. The hotel sits across from the Foreign Office and is near the country's many historical sights. The National Palace is also close by. The 12-story hotel is located on 15 acres of land with vast facilities. Recreational options include four tennis courts (one lighted for nighttime play), a squash court, miniature golf, ping-pong, and a thermally heated swimming pool. Guests can also exercise in the fitness center or run on the hotel's jogging track. Jacuzzis and saunas with steam baths are also available. The hotel can get crowded at times because it offers local residents memberships to use these facilities. Business travelers will appreciate the hotel's many meeting facilities for conferences and luncheons, and its business center with five computers. The hotel's large ballroom, with a capacity of 1,000 guests, can also be used for company meetings or banquets. Guests will have little need to leave the premises, as there are various shops in the hotel that can accommodate every need from clothes to groceries. There is also a duty-free shop, a newsstand, and a florist. The hotel offers a variety of dining choices in its five restaurants, three bars, and one bakery. The rooms are basic Hilton rooms with all the amenities. The air-conditioned rooms include cable television, coffeemakers, mini bars, and hair dryers. Only dial-up Internet access is offered. Some rooms have doors to adjoining rooms, and as such, noise does travel between doors. Overall, with all its facilities, the Addis Ababa Hilton is an ideal base from which to explore the city.