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Russel Hotel

3.5 star property
Kampala hotel with restaurant and bar/lounge

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Executive Room, 1 Queen Bed
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; local and international cuisine
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Reception
At Russel Hotel, guests can treat themselves to a continental breakfast and local cuisine at the on-site restaurant. Take advantage of spa services like massages and manicures/pedicures, stay connected with in-room WiFi, work out at the gym or explore nearby attractions with tour assistance.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Airport transfer
  • Bar
  • Spa
  • Gym
  • Free breakfast
  • Non-smoking

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurants and bar/lounge
  • Fitness centre
  • Room service
  • Spa services
  • Airport shuttle
  • Area shuttle
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Front desk safe
  • ATM/banking services
  • Laundry service

Feel at home (6)

  • Free cots/infant beds
  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • Lift
The current price is NZ$119
includes taxes & fees
10 Apr - 11 Apr

Room options

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Executive Room, 1 Queen Bed | Bathroom

Executive Room, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Bathrobes
Bidet
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • 34 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Twin Room | Bathroom

Standard Twin Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Bathrobes
Bidet
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Deluxe Room

Deluxe Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Bathrobes
Bidet
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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In-room safe, desk, soundproofing, free cots/infant beds

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Bathrobes
Bidet
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
  • 2 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

Map
Russel Lane, Opp. Charm Towers, Kampala, 256

What's nearby

  • St. Francis Hospital - Nsambya - 2 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Embassy of the United States - 2 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Uganda Golf Course - 3 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Makerere University - 3 min drive - 3.4 km
  • The Acacia Mall - 4 min drive - 4.2 km

Getting around

  • Entebbe (EBB-Entebbe Intl.) - 38 min drive
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)

Restaurants

  • ‪Haandi Restaurant - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Fang Fang Restaurant, Communications House - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Pizza Royale - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Slow Boat Resturant - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Equator Bar - ‬10 min walk

About this property

Russel Hotel

Russel Hotel is a great choice for a stay in Kampala. Guests can indulge in massages or manicures and pedicures, and local and international cuisine is served at Russel, which is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Other features include a fitness centre and a bar/lounge.

Languages

English, Swahili
VISIBILITY

At a glance

Hotel size

    • 60 rooms
    • Arranged over 3 floors

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: midnight
    • Early check-in subject to availability
    • Late check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age – 18
    • Check-out time is noon

Special check-in instructions

    • This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18

Pets

    • Pets not allowed

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

    • Free on-site self-parking
    • Wheelchair-accessible parking on site

Transfers

    • Airport shuttle on request (available 24 hours a day)*

Off-site

    • Area shuttle*

Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast each morning 6:30 AM–10:00 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Room service (limited hours)

Working away

  • Meeting room

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Hair salon
  • Luggage storage

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • ATM/banking
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Mosquito nets
  • Fitness centre
  • Spa services
  • Reception hall

Accessibility

  • Braille/raised signage
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Grab bar near toilet

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 45-inch flat-screen TV
  • Satellite TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Bathrobes and slippers

Sleep well

  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Free cot/infant bed
  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower only
  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe
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Special features

Spa

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the on-site spa services. Services include massages and manicures and pedicures.

Dining

Russel – This restaurant specialises in local and international cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.
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Fees & policies

Refundable deposits

  • Deposit: USD 50.0 per night

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of USD 30 per person (one way)
  • Local area shuttle service is offered for an extra charge
  • Early check-in can be arranged for an extra charge of USD 30 (subject to availability)

Children & extra beds

  • Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cots/infant beds

Policies

This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, JCB International, Union Pay

Also known as

HBT Russel Hotel Kampala
HBT Russel Kampala
HBT Russel
HBT Russel Hotel
Russel Hotel Hotel
Russel Hotel Kampala
Russel Hotel Hotel Kampala

Frequently asked questions

Does Russel Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Russel Hotel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at Russel Hotel?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at Russel Hotel?

Yes, there's free self parking.

Is an airport shuttle service offered by Russel Hotel?

Yes, an airport shuttle is available. The charge is USD 30 per person one way.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Russel Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: midnight. There's a charge of USD 30 for early check-in (subject to availability). Check-out time is noon.

What is there to do at Russel Hotel and nearby?

Russel Hotel has a fitness centre and spa services.

Are there restaurants at or near Russel Hotel?

Yes, Russel offers local and international cuisine.

What's the area around Russel Hotel like?

Russel Hotel is a short 8-minute walk from The Parliament of the Republic of Uganda and 13 minutes' walk from Owino Market/Kampala.

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Russel Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Good

Nice 3 star hotel
Nice 3 star hotel. Rooms get very hot. Food is okay. Rooms are clean.
Angela, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very good place to stay, friendly staff.
Bereket R, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

I enjoyed my stay in my comfortable room and the excellent breakfast
Marion, 13-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Amazing stay. The staff was very friendly and I think they deserve not only kudos but a raise.....
13-night trip

8/10 Very good

Encounter at HBT Russel
My stay here was good! This hotel needs to think of getting a spacious location.
Tito, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Nice clean place.
mubarak, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent and friendly facility
Everything was fine except WiFi in the room.
Vincent, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

My son stayed here and what made HBT a great experience for him was THE STAFF! Thaey were very accommodating to all of his needs. He also loved the breakfast. As a mother, I'm sending out a thank you to the staff for taking such good care of Justin :-)
Justin, 8-night trip

6/10 Good

Staff was fine, and helpful. Bed was uncomfortable.
Philip, 9-night trip

6/10 Good

OK location, friendly, tired hotel...
Needed a couple nights before heading on safari/gorilla trekking, etc. Surely, there is better in Kampala. The location was good to meet up for a city walking tour, but the area is noisy, rooms were hot and breakfast not very good. No good restaurants nearby that we could find. The staff were friendly but lots of key issues and excess waiting to sort things out.
Barbara, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Room maid and reception guy who advises on connectivity were superb. One restaurant room delivery got lost and I was hungry for 2 hours.
Philip, 4-night trip

2/10 Poor

This was about the worst stay i have had in any hotel. The hotel failed to deliver even on the very basic items as stated on its site. They ran short of beddings and I had to ask severally for pillow cases for my room and the staff were largely unresponsive.. even spotted a couple of small roaches in my room...not recommended!
4-night trip

6/10 Good

The hotel was clean and rooms were just aa i saw in the photo. However, my room windows were faulty and leaked in water that started flooding my room. Thank God i was moved to another room. There was noise along the corridors of the 5th floors by staff in the morning. The gym service was great but they can improve on the hygiene
Josephine, 5-night trip

4/10 Fair

It is a old hotel, no in room coffee or tea making, no fridge and aircon is weak. Sound proofing is bad
Leslie, 6-night trip

8/10 Very good

Angela, 4-night trip

8/10 Very good

Angela, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Jan, 7-night trip

8/10 Very good

1-night trip

6/10 Good

Angela, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

Wudu, 4-night trip

8/10 Very good

Moses, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Abdullah, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Steven, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Bernard, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Very clean
5-night trip