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Kampala Serena Hotel

5.0 of 5
P. O. Box 7814, Kintu Road, Kampala 256, Uganda
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Kampala Serena Hotel
Ranked #1 of 52 hotels in Kampala
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Washington DC, District of Columbia
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48 reviews 48 reviews
31 hotel reviews
Reviews in 33 cities Reviews in 33 cities
57 helpful votes 57 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2013

I stayed here for business last year and returned with high expectations which were all met. Comfortable room that has true black-out curtains (so rare) and is quiet (no hall noise). Service is excellent throughout. I discovered their Italian restaurant downstairs which is quite decent and reasonably priced. Breakfast buffet has a nice range of foods which they change daily... More

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Nairobi, Kenya
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28 reviews 28 reviews
17 hotel reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
17 helpful votes 17 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 April 2013

Am a loyal Serena customer and recently joined their Prestige programme after staying at this hotel for 12 nights earlier in the year. The hotel compound is large and very grand. The highlight was the hotel's large, modern and very clean spa and gym facilities. Pool was fairly small given the size of the hotel. The room service menu was... More

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Israel
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8 reviews 8 reviews
7 hotel reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
16 helpful votes 16 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 April 2013

We (2 adults) stayed at the Serena Hotel in Kampala for 4 nights, in April 2013. The hotel is superb, rooms are spacious with a balcony (remember to ask a room facing the front), the service is very helpful and courteous, breakfast is very rich. The hotel has beautiful grounds, with pools, water-jets, decks, bridges, gym, restaurants. The hotel is... More

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Johannesburg, South Africa
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 March 2013

I had heard the Serena was the place to stay in Kampala and I got a booking for this trip. I simply can't fault the hotel at all. My card to my room was not working after I got to the fifth floor and out of nowhere was a steward who greeted me and knew my name , he quickly... More

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Pune, Maharashtra, India
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4 hotel reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 March 2013

Excellent Hotel in the centre of Kampala . High end hotel with excellent facilities . Rooms are quite large with separate working table. All rooms have attached balcony - you can enjoy pleasant weather of Kampala by sitting on the balcony and sipping drinks in the evening.

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Athens, Greece
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Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 March 2013

I frequently travel to Africa and Serena Hotels are my preferred choice. Out of all Serena Hotels, I distinguish Kampala Serena. I cannot find a single issue to mention: great people, great service, great food, great rooms, a huge gym and a very nice pool... Even greater, they also have something new to offer. For example, they've just changed their... More

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Rishikesh, India
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 March 2013

Lobby and pool was gorgeous but, room was not super impressive for the money that we paid. There are many different restaurant options which was nice and the brunch which was included in the rate was "to die for". The brunch in itself was like a feast. Rooms were clean with large bathrooms. Our room had a view of the... More

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Ballston
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32 reviews 32 reviews
27 hotel reviews
Reviews in 25 cities Reviews in 25 cities
20 helpful votes 20 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 February 2013

There are many detailed reviews on the Serena, all pretty much on the mark. I echo their positive evaluation. If you must be in Kampala, this is the place to be. Room, food, drink, spa, haircuttery, pool grounds, bravo. Loved the internet. Two quibbles. I had a terrible time getting my TV u and running, but they did get there... More

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London
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9 hotel reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
40 helpful votes 40 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 February 2013

This is a great hotel, which stands comparison with any hotel in any city; the fact that is in the heart of a congested, flithy and poor city whose infrastructure has collapsed after decade of inept government is astonishing (though it should be said that the politicians, civil servants and middle men who have gorged on corruption are the only... More

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Pretoria, South Africa
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27 reviews 27 reviews
11 hotel reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 February 2013

This hotel is amazing! there are 4+ places to eat on site plus 24/7 room service. The food is healthy and tasty. Internet is included and pretty good. there is also a 24 hour business center that is well staffed. The hotel has a separate conference center. A really nice spa. As well the gym is definitely the best hotel... More

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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 Centre Fitness Centre 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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