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Kampala Serena Hotel: Traveler Reviews

5.0 of 5
P. O. Box 7814, Kintu Road, Kampala 256, Uganda
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Kampala Serena Hotel
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Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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57 reviews 57 reviews
28 hotel reviews
Reviews in 26 cities Reviews in 26 cities
41 helpful votes 41 helpful votes
“Well worth staying here”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed November 14, 2012

I have stayed in many hotels in Kampala and must praise the Serena hotel. The staff have been trained with good communication skills and everyone was very polite. If you have any kind of issue they try and resolve it straight away. I hired a function room in thee very large conference center and again very good service. Facilities at the hotel were excellent and the rooms were spacious and very clean. Overhaul I felt safe, and I would recommend this hotel to anyone.

  • Stayed October 2012, traveled on business
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Nairobi, Kenya
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4 reviews 4 reviews
4 hotel reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
“A jewel in the pearl of Arica”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed November 8, 2012

Excellent service, excellent food, excellent infrastructure - gives an excellent experience. A real good stay but a little pricy - good for business or to spend
Excellent service, excellent food, excellent infrastructure - gives an excellent experience. A real good stay but a little pricy - good for business or to spend
Excellent service, excellent food, excellent infrastructure - gives an excellent experience. A real good stay but a little pricy - good for business or to spend
Excellent service, excellent food, excellent infrastructure - gives an excellent experience. A real good stay but a little pricy - good for business or to spend

  • Stayed November 2012, traveled on business
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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33 reviews 33 reviews
16 hotel reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
22 helpful votes 22 helpful votes
“Best in Kampala!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed November 5, 2012

Great business Hotel very comfortable rooms and suites. HM The Queen has stayed here during the commonwealth conference and I saw President Bill Clinton there on my previous visit a few weeks ago. The hotel is set a very lush park setting in the center of town with excellent security and great lap pool.. The buffet style main restaurant is excellent and the small Italian Explorer restaurant is cozy. Plenty of space for meetings and lobby is usually full of business people and govt officials....staff a very friendly and very efficient.

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  • Stayed October 2012, traveled on business
    • 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
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Bangalore, India
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8 reviews 8 reviews
7 hotel reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
“Beautiful, secure hotel in the centre of the city”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed November 3, 2012

We found a certain level of quality in all Serena Hotels in Africa, but this one was the best. The rooms were large, spotless and grand with balconies with beautiful views .
Breakfast was served at the coffee shop in a gorgeous setting with a gurgling stream running along an outdoor deck. The spread and quality was exceptional.
We also enjoyed a good Italian meal in the restaurant.

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  • Stayed October 2012, traveled with family
    • 4 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
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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London, United Kingdom
2 reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
“A good hotel”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed November 2, 2012

Uganda is a very beaten up and sad country. Walking around Kampala makes you despair of human nature. So the Serena hotel really stands out. It's the only hotel in the city that is up to international standards and once you pass through its gates, you are back in the 21st century. The rooms are starting to get a little tatty in places. They need to invest in a revamp within 6 months or it's going to start getting sub-standard. The prices are unbelievably high. Just go there expecting to be fleeced every time you order a bottle of water (on water, they order their water from Norway and it costs more than wine). Overall though, a true oasis in a dismal country.

  • Stayed November 2012, traveled on business
    • 1 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 3 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 3 of 5 stars Service
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Additional Information about Kampala Serena Hotel

Address: P. O. Box 7814, Kintu Road, Kampala 256, Uganda
Region: Uganda > Central Region > Kampala
Amenities:
Business Center Fitness Center Free High-Speed Internet Free Parking Restaurant Room Service Suites Swimming Pool Wheelchair access
Hotel Style:
Ranked #1 of 52 hotels in Kampala
Price Range: $$$$
Hotel Class:5 star (5*)
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
An inspirational blend of 5-star polish and pan-African panache, this world-class hotel will showcase the cream of Ugandan culture while delivering the ultimate in personalized service, international cuisine, social style and business reliability. The hotel has free wireless internet as well as international cuisine spiced up with an African cuisine. The best business hotel in Uganda. ... more   less 
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