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4 Upper Kololo Terrace | Kololo, Kampala 9421, Uganda
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed October 25, 2012
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Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa
Senior Contributor
24 reviews 24 reviews
6 hotel reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
“Location, location, location”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed October 25, 2012

The hotel is located right in the heart of Kampala city, next door to the golf course and a short walking distance to the shopping mall. the main down town shopping district is a short ("special") ride from the hotel. the hotel is what you would expect from any Protea hotel with the one great distinction being the size of the rooms, they are huge and have all the modern facilities a seasoned traveler would expect. Lacking is a swimming pool to refresh after baking on the hot and humid Ugandan sun. the hotel offers Wi Fi, a gym, a nice and quiet pub and a restaurant on the premises. the food and menu are great. the hotel staff is courteous although could do with a bit of sprucing up on certain world trends. unfortunately no travel desk was present so you had to plan your activities relying on friends and family and the trusty map. Great security, although very silly check points at the entrance and the guards could be a bit more courteous, almost as rude as the security staff at the airport. overall the hotel is great.

Room Tip: upper floors are better and you get a view of Kampala
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  • Stayed January 2012, traveled with family
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 3 of 5 stars Service
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Mityana
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22 reviews 22 reviews
13 hotel reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
“Inside Kololo”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed October 22, 2012

A quiet place in a residential area. It has its own unique appearence right from the outside to the inside. Well tended green and very good security. The place has nice food and even when you have looked and every where is closed the only place where you can find a scanner and ready help.
They have great tea, and coffe save for the waitresses and waiters not paying attentionn at times but otherwise its a nice place to cool off.

Room Tip: Rooms are all Great
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  • Stayed May 2012, traveled with friends
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 3 of 5 stars Service
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Accra, Ghana
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10 reviews 10 reviews
4 hotel reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
“Very Good”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed October 21, 2012

Here is a Hotel which is always busy. Ready to help and to insure you have a comfortable stay.
Based in a very convenient area, easy to get anywhere in the City.
The breakfasts is one of the Best in the City and the Bar has a wide range of snacks and bar meals.

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  • Stayed June 2012, traveled on business
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Sunny Sidcup
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40 reviews 40 reviews
13 hotel reviews
Reviews in 19 cities Reviews in 19 cities
99 helpful votes 99 helpful votes
“A lovely place to relax with very friendly staff”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed October 19, 2012

I have just completed a three night stay at the Protea. The room was not as lovely as the last time I stayed there but clean and pleasant none the less. Generally a very nice decor in the public areas too, and spotlessly clean. The big draw for me is the amazing staff, SO friendly and helpful. Lovely Sylvia in the bar/restaurant looked after me each night. The food is fabulous and spoilt for choice at the amazing breakfast buffet! I will be returning there again on business and will absolutely stay there.
I didn't get to try their new gym, I brought my trainers but they stayed firmly in my case as I was too busy with work and then just wanted to chill in the evenings. Some reviewers complained about the noise of the birds. Yes both the birds and the frogs were noisy but a far better noise to listen to than traffic and it didn’t affect my sleep at all.
Also room service was so efficient. No complaints at all. Well done Protea!

Room Tip: a room with a balcony is best. I had one for my first visit and it was so spacious and had a huge b...
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  • Stayed October 2012, traveled on business
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Limerick, Ireland
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11 reviews 11 reviews
6 hotel reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
“Good hotel in good location”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed October 13, 2012 via mobile

I have been staying at the Protea hotel since Wednesday and it has been a very pleasant experience. The room ( I am on the third floor) is spacious, bright and nicely decorated. The gym is well equipped and modern. I have not eaten at the restaurant but breakfast is nice. Few dining options in walking distance like Mediterraneo and the Irish pub. The golf club is also about 15 minutes walking. The only complaint is that the balcony could be a bit more private, maybe you should add few plants!

  • Stayed October 2012
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Additional Information about Protea Hotel Kampala

Address: 4 Upper Kololo Terrace | Kololo, Kampala 9421, Uganda
Region: Uganda > Central Region > Kampala
Amenities:
Bar/Lounge Business Center Free Breakfast Free High-Speed Internet Free Parking Restaurant Room Service Suites Wheelchair access
Hotel Style:
Ranked #10 of 52 hotels in Kampala
Price Range: $$$
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
Situated in the upmarket suburb of Kololo in Kampala, only 35km from Entebbe Airport, the Protea Hotel Kampala offers GUESTS 4-star luxury and 5-star service. No matter which room you stay in, they are all fully air conditioned with free high speed internet connectivity, high pressure showers, large LCD screen TVs with 16 channels including BBC and SKY News. Keep up to date with our Business Centre and 24-hour Reception. After a busy day, de-stress with a workout in the 24-hour Fitness Centre and then call down for a midnight snack with our 24-hour Room Service a little later. We have the perfect accommodation choice in the heart of Uganda's Capital. Indulge yourself at Chapter One Restaurant, which serves a high quality buffet breakfast and sumptuous a la carte lunch and dinner. Travel to and from the airport in style with our BMW X3 and 5 series, which can be charged to your room. ... more   less 
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