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Grand Imperial Hotel

3.5 star property
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
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January 2025

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Interior
Terrace/patio
Lobby
Property entrance
Bar (on property)

Reviews

7.2 out of 10

Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast included
  • Room service
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

Map
Plot 6/6A Nile Avenue, Kampala
  • The Parliament of the Republic of Uganda
    9 min walk
  • Embassy of Sweden
    13 min walk
  • Cariboo
    2 min walk
  • Kampala (KLA)
    13 min walk

Room options

View all photos for Suite, City View (Imperial)

Suite, City View (Imperial)

Suite, City View (Imperial)

  • 35 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Executive Room, City View

Executive Room, City View

Executive Room, City View

  • 30 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms, City View

Minibar, in-room safe, desk, soundproofing

Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms, City View

  • 70 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Deluxe Double or Twin Room, City View

Deluxe Double or Twin Room, City View

Deluxe Double or Twin Room, City View

  • 25 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Exterior

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The price is NZ$152
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includes taxes & fees
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About the area

Kampala

A stay at Grand Imperial Hotel places you in the heart of Kampala, within a 10-minute walk of The Parliament of the Republic of Uganda and Embassy of France. .This hotel is 0.6 mi (1 km) from Embassy of Sudan and 1 mi (1.6 km) from Owino Market/Kampala.

What's nearby

  • St. Francis Hospital - Nsambya - 2 min drive
  • Makerere University - 3 min drive
  • Embassy of the United States - 3 min drive
  • The Acacia Mall - 3 min drive
  • Mulago National Specialized Hospital - 4 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Karveli Bakery and More - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Mask Foods - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Fang Fang Restaurant, Communications House - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Slow Boat Resturant - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Equator Bar - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Grand Imperial Hotel

Central hotel with free breakfast connected to a shopping center in Kampala
Grand Imperial Hotel offers 103 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and safes. Flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels.

Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, bathrobes, and complimentary toiletries. This Kampala hotel provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Make yourself at home in one of the 103 air-conditioned rooms featuring minibars and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wired and wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming provides entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and bathrobes. Conveniences include safes and desks, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Take in the views from a terrace and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and a hair salon. Additional amenities at this hotel include shopping on site, tour/ticket assistance, and a banquet hall.
Enjoy international cuisine at Didi's Dining Room, a restaurant which features a bar/lounge, or stay in and take advantage of the 24-hour room service. A complimentary buffet breakfast is served daily from 6:30 AM to 10 AM.
Featured amenities include complimentary wired internet access, a business center, and a 24-hour front desk. Event facilities at this hotel consist of a conference center and meeting rooms. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary buffet breakfast is served each morning between 6:30 AM and 10 AM.
Didi's Dining Room - This restaurant specializes in international cuisine. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.
Coffee Terrace - This coffee shop overlooks the garden and specializes in international cuisine.
Copper Bar - Onsite bar.
24-hour room service is available.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired Internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired Internet

Parking and public transport

  • Free self-parking on site
  • 24-hour return airport shuttle (surcharge)

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 6:30 AM–10 AM
  • 1 restaurant and 1 coffee shop/cafe
  • 1 bar
  • 24-hour room service

Restaurants on site

  • Didi's Dining Room
  • Coffee Terrace
  • Copper Bar

Things to do

  • Shopping

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Banquet hall
  • Lift
  • Front-desk safe

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour/ticket assistance

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Conference centre
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • Lift

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bath combination
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar

More

  • Desk
  • Safe
  • Soundproofing

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 9 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room; children may not be eligible for complimentary breakfast
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 45 per person (one way)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: USD 45.00 (one-way), (up to 17 years old)
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted

Property is also known as

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Grand Imperial Hotel Kampala
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Grand Imperial Hotel Reviews

Reviews

7.2

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 3 out of 16 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 16 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 16 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 16 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 16 reviews" "

7.2/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

6.0/10

Amenities

6.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

MWESIGYE

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Hassiem, milwaukee

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2023

6/10 Okay

BENNY

Travelled with group
Property is big but not renovated. Rooms have old A.C., old tubs, old beds, old mattress.

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Antique in the centre.
Hotel is big but old style, best is location. Rooms and surroundings from other times for those that like antique.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2020

8/10 Good

Solomon

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
Stay at Grand Imperial, Kampala
It was alright. The hygiene of the bath room was ok and the replacement of soap etc could be better

2/10 Terrible

Steve, UK

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Friendly staff who tried to correct faults I made
Booked this hotel for its gym facility. When I asked for the gym they just said not available! When I told them I booked the hotel as it advertised a gym they just said sorry and shrugged their shoulders.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2017

8/10 Good

Samir

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
good hotel
good hotel
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2017

8/10 Good

Tom, Raleigh, NC

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great Friendly Staff and Wonderful Location
The staff were attentive and friendly for my short stay. The location was perfect in downtown Kampala. The breakfast was good and standard and the rooms large and comfortable. I didn't notice much noise from outside and the bathroom water was hot and the water pressure was great.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2017

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The staff at the Grand Imperial Hotel in Kampala are both professional, kind, and helpful, whether work for housekeeping, in the dining room, reception, or management. I was able to get some R & R after roughing it in the interior, at a very reasonable price, with good food, a comfortable room, space to read and write, and special touches when I asked, like a water kettle for instant coffee in the room.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2017

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

8/10 Good

Jan

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

4/10 Poor

Per, Oslo

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
A rat in the restaurant
Average hotel. Typically Africa. Medium clean. Half of everything out of order. Old hotel. Noisy. In town. Much pollution.
Stayed 12 nights in Jul 2018

6/10 Okay

Roger

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2017

6/10 Okay

Hassan, Stockholm, Sweden

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The hotel is situated centrally in Kampala
Staff are dedicated, prompt in their response and friendly in spite of the difficult working conditions. They make one feel welcome. The menu, especially breakfast needs refreshing and the chef should be more creative. During my 10-day stay we were repeatedly served beans, shallow or deep-fried dry chicken, porridge, potatoes and what would pass for an omelette/scrambled egg. Twice or thrice we were severed "katogo" = boiled matooke with tomatoes/peanut sauce. The toaster broke down on a number of occasions. In my opinion management should do some homework in order to bring the hotel´s menu to an acceptable international standard. Because of its position and being housed in an old building from the 1920s (?) the hotel should benefit from a total renovation with better sound isolation/proofing as well as making it accessible and friendly for the functionally disabled customers. I had to change rooms due to a leakage through the electric wiring system in the bathroom and I was informed that something similar had occurred in another room two days earlier. Hence the urgent need for renovation. Warm water trickles through the taps and it takes ages to have a decent "shower". Make sure you take or buy your own electric adapter as they are scarce although a front desk manager secured one for me on request and she was kind enough to provide me with a miniature mini-bar. Wi-fi is extremely slow and unsecured! Parking space is limited. AC is perfect and a welcome relief.