The Rock Hotel

With its unique elliptical shape and terracotta colouring the eight storey Rock Hotel was Aden's tallest building at least until the 1970's. It was so named as it was actually built around a lump of living rock, which presented considerable difficulties during building. Construction commenced in 1954 and it was completed in February 1956.

Rock Hotel under construction in 1954

View west towards Little Aden

Morning view north from balcony of Rock Hotel in 1958

The benefit of the design resulted in most rooms having fine views over the harbour. Each floor had a balcony, as did the roof, where a bar was located.

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