Fodor's Expert Review Kampala Serena Hotel
Kintu Rd., Kampala, Central Region, Uganda Fodor's Choice
Towering above sculpted water features and landscaped gardens like a modern-day Moorish palace, the 5-star Kampala Serena sets the standard for hotel service in Uganda. All rooms and suites have a/c as well as common luxury items such as minibar; tea/coffeemaking facilities, satellite TV, Wi-Fi, extra large safes, and USB charging ports. Perfect for business travelers (their conference center hosts weddings and large events) and everyone who wants lots of choice: the pillow menu alone has six different options. You can get a blow dry at the salon; a massage at the Maisha Suite spa; a cocktail by Kampala's most beautiful pool; use the gym, sauna, steam and plunge pool; or chow down on a sumptuous spread at one of five in-house bars and restaurants.
PROS
- international standards with African style
- central location
- extremely professional
CONS
- too large and impersonal for some tastes
- long lines at security when president visits
- the building has a macabre history—before it was extensively renovated by the Serena chain the property was the infamous Nile Hotel, associated with state-sanctioned torture that took place under the bloody regimes of Obote and Amin
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Rate Includes: Free Breakfast
