RUSSELL HOTEL, Kampala – A Smart Stay in the City
About the Hotel
Rooms & Accommodations
Russell Hotel offers 60 rooms including Deluxe Rooms, Executive Rooms, and Twin/Family Rooms. All rooms include air conditioning, flat-screen TVs with satellite channels, high-speed Wi-Fi, electronic safes, and en-suite bathrooms with showers. Executive Rooms feature living areas with couches, tea/coffee facilities, and some have bathtubs. Twin Rooms sleep up to 4 children and include refrigeration. Rooms offer views of Kampala downtown, Nsambya hills, Cham Towers, or Kamu Kamu Plaza.
Dining & Bars
Café Russell Restaurant & Bar on the first floor serves breakfast and lunch buffets with home-style cooking. The bar offers local beers, imported wines, single malts, and signature cocktails including the Cafe Russell. An outdoor terrace provides city views. Room service operates from 7:00 am to 11:00 pm. Complimentary arabica blend coffee is available for hotel guests each morning.
Meeting & Event Spaces
The hotel provides conference and meeting facilities for 60-80 people theater-style. Spaces cater to intimate meetings, conferences, training seminars, and client presentations. Packages include half-day (UGX 89,000/USD 27 per person) and full-day options with Wi-Fi, secure parking, stationery, projectors, and catering. The hotel also hosts celebrations including graduation parties (UGX 71,000 per person) with buffet meals, drinks, and basic decoration.
Location & Transportation
Located in Kampala's Central Business District, the hotel is 1.5 km from central Kampala and 40 km from Entebbe International Airport. Nearby attractions include Sheraton Gardens (2 km), Gadhafi National Mosque, Uganda Parliament, and Lake Victoria shores. Transportation options include minibus taxis, Uber services, car rentals, and motorcycle taxis (boda bodas). Kajjansi Airfield is 14.6 km away.
Services & Amenities
Services include 24-hour room service, laundry and dry cleaning, secretarial support on request, and shuttle services on request. The hotel offers secure parking, mobile money payments (MTN Mobile Money, Airtel Money), and assistance with excursion planning to Jinja, Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, and Murchison Falls. Baby cots are available on request. The property does not accept US dollars issued before 2013.
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Amenities
General
- Non-smoking rooms
- Free Wi-Fi
- Parking
- Safe deposit box
- 24-hour reception
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Express check-in/ -out
- No pets allowed
- Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
- 24-hour security
- Luggage storage
- Lift
- Currency exchange
- ATM/Cash machine
- Barber shop
- Coffee shop
- Smoke detectors
- Fire extinguishers
- Key card access
- Key access
Sports & Fitness
- Fitness centre
- Diving
- Golf course
- Sports trainer
- Fishing
Guest Parking
- Electric kettle
Services
- Paid airport shuttle
- Room service
- Housekeeping
- Car hire
- Laundry
- Tours/Ticket assistance
- Shops/Commercial services
- Welcome drink
Dining
- In-room breakfast
- Restaurant
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Packed lunches
- Special diet menus
Business
- Meeting/ Banquet facilities
- Fax/Photocopying
Children
- Cots
- Board games
- Children's menu
Facilities for people with disabilities
- Toilet for disabled
Spa & Leisure
- Casino
- Leisure/ TV room
- Spa & wellness centre
- Massage
Room features
- Air conditioning
- Soundproofed rooms
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Self-catering
- Electric kettle
Media
- Flat-screen TV
Room decor
- Carpeted floor
Location
Guest Ratings & Reviews
I was pleasantly surprised by the spacious and well-appointed room, perfect for both work and relaxation, despite lacking some basics one would expect in a 3-star hotel. The hot climate made the weak air-conditioning a bit of an issue, especially in the corner room I was assigned. However, the cleanliness and comfort overall were impressive.
My stay at the hotel was a delightful surprise! The rooms were clean and spacious, and the restaurant served delicious meals. However, the service was a bit of a letdown due to an issue with my booking. The location was convenient for exploring the city, although some areas needed updating. Dining options were good overall, with a variety of choices available.
I was pleasantly surprised by the value for money at this hotel. The rooms were incredibly spacious, with a huge bed and large windows, punching way above their price class. However, being near the elevator and lobby could be a bit noisy at times.
My stay at the hotel was a mix of positives and negatives. The room was quiet, very large, clean, and organized with modern amenities, making it comfortable. However, the service was disappointing as they ignored my request for a quiet room and exhibited poor customer service in handling a booking issue. The location was superb for being central but needed updating. The dining had plenty of options but lacked attentiveness to customers and had a limited range of drinks. Overall, the facilities were decent, but improvements are needed.
I had a mixed experience at this hotel. The rooms were big, very clean, and had all facilities, which was great. However, the lack of ventilation was a downside, although the nice view somewhat made up for it. The service, unfortunately, fell short as my request for a quiet room with a nice view was totally ignored, and the staff displayed an arrogant attitude. The location was convenient and central, making it easy to access various amenities and services. The dining experience was decent, with high-quality options available. Overall, a stay with mixed feelings.
I had a mixed experience at the hotel. The rooms were big and spacious, clean, and quiet, which was great. However, the service left a lot to be desired, as I encountered some issues with payment and room allocation. The location was convenient, especially for accessing a major supermarket, but the overall cleanliness could have been better.
I had a wonderful stay at the hotel. The rooms were extra spacious with a huge bed and windows offering a lovely view of Nkurumah road. The modern amenities provided were simply exceptional. However, the dining options fell short of expectations with issues like an old hot milk dispenser and unprepared breakfast. The location was superb, right in the city center, offering a quiet escape with stunning city views.
The hotel's location is fantastic, right in the middle of the city with everything within reach. The rooms, although lacking windows, were spacious and decently comfortable. The service was friendly, but some improvement in social skills would be appreciated. The dining experience was satisfactory, offering tasty meals. The facilities met basic needs, albeit with room for enhancement.
My stay at the hotel was a mix of positives and negatives. The room was clean and well-appointed, offering plenty of space to work and relax, but the air-conditioning was a bit weak. The service, especially from the front desk receptionist Joseph, was awesome, and the security staff were exceptional. The location is superb for those wanting to stay in central Kampala, with easy access to the city CBD. The dining experience was of high quality, starting early in the morning, but there were limited options for breakfast. Overall, the facilities were satisfactory.
The hotel had damp and inconvenient rooms, but they were a good size and an upgrade was available. The service was a mix of arrogance and friendliness, with a need for improvement in serving meals. The location was central with access to necessary shops, but some areas were crowded. The dining experience was reasonable but lacking in drink variety. The facilities were not specified.
My stay at the hotel was quite pleasant overall. The rooms were very comfortable, especially the bed, and the staff was very accommodating. I enjoyed the friendly service. However, the hotel lacked some basics one would expect from a 3-star establishment, although the room was large and quite nice.
My stay at the hotel was a mix of good and not-so-good experiences. The rooms were spacious and quiet, but the noise from the city traffic disrupted my sleep. The location was central and provided a nice view of the city, although it was near crowded streets. The service was a bit lacking in flexibility, but the front desk receptionist, Joseph, was exceptionally helpful and friendly. The dining experience could have been more attentive to customers' needs, especially in terms of variety. Overall, the facilities were decent, with room for improvement.
I had a mixed experience at this hotel. The rooms were very good, clean, and well-appointed with a nice view, but the service left something to be desired. The location was superb for exploring central Kampala, but the dining options were limited during my stay.