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Russel Hotel

3.5 star property
Hotel in Kampala with free breakfast and a fitness center

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The Russel Hotel serves continental breakfast and local cuisine in its restaurant. Guests can book massages and manicures at the spa, connect with in-room WiFi, maintain fitness routines at the gym, and get assistance planning tours to nearby attractions.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Spa
  • Gym
  • Breakfast included
  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk

Room options

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Deluxe Room | In-room safe, desk, soundproofing, free cribs/infant beds

Deluxe Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Executive Room, 1 Queen Bed | Bathroom | Shower, free toiletries, bathrobes, slippers

Executive Room, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Bidet
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • 34 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Twin Room | Bathroom | Shower, free toiletries, bathrobes, slippers

Standard Twin Room

Highlights

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

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

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)

Highlights

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

About the neighborhood

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

What's nearby

  • St. Francis Hospital - Nsambya - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Uganda Golf Course - 2 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Embassy of the United States - 2 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Makerere University - 3 min drive - 1.9 miles
  • The Acacia Mall - 4 min drive - 2.1 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Cafe Javas Boulevard - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Cafe Bravo - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Slow Boat Resturant - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Pizzeria - Speke Resort - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Cafe Javas, Cargen House - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Russel Hotel

Hotel located in Nakasero
Take advantage of free continental breakfast, a hair salon, and dry cleaning/laundry services at Russel Hotel. Treat yourself to spa services, such as a massage or a manicure/pedicure. The on-site local and international cuisine restaurant, Russel, offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a bar and a gym.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Free self parking
  • A roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), 1 meeting room, and newspapers in the lobby
  • Tour/ticket assistance, smoke-free premises, and a reception hall
Room features
All 60 rooms boast comforts such as air conditioning and bathrobes, in addition to perks like free WiFi and safes.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and bidets
  • 45-inch flat-screen TVs with satellite channels
  • Free infant beds, daily housekeeping, and desks

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Russel

Things to do

  • Gym

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Newspapers in lobby
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Meeting room

Spa

  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Massage

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Mosquito nets
  • Reception hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free crib

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 45-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: USD 30
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: USD 50.0 per night

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 30 per person (one way)
  • Early check-in fee: USD 30 (subject to availability)

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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted

Property is 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

Is Russel Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Russel Hotel?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Russel Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Early check-in is available for a fee of USD 30 (subject to availability). Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Russel Hotel?

Check-out is at noon.

Does Russel Hotel provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of USD 30 per person applies.

Where is Russel Hotel located?

Located in Nakasero, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Independence Monument, The Parliament of the Republic of Uganda, and Embassy of Belgium. Owino Market and Embassy of France are also within 1 mi (2 km).

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Reviews

Russel Hotel Reviews

8.4

Very Good

9.0

Cleanliness

7.8

Location

8.6

Staff & service

6.4

Eco-friendliness

7.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 26 out of 65 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 23 out of 65 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 14 out of 65 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 65 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 65 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Tito

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Encounter at HBT Russel

My stay here was good! This hotel needs to think of getting a spacious location.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Justin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
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 :-)
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Philip

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Room maid and reception guy who advises on connectivity were superb. One restaurant room delivery got lost and I was hungry for 2 hours.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Pacifique

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel services, Great customers services, cleaned building, thank you very much, God bless you.
Stayed 11 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Excellent staff. Comfortable bed.

Bed and pillow were super comfortable. There was a loud mechanical noise outside our window for hours during the night - very annoying. Staff are fantastic. Very friendly, polite and efficient. They really try to meet your needs. No mini fridge so no cold drinks. No coffee in room - only 1 teabag and 1 cup for 2 people. Universal power sockets which is fantastic. Parking is so full with non-residents cars that they ask you to leave your keys. I refused and they accommodated me but it took about 30 minutes of stuffing around before I could park and leave. Overall, it’s 3 star accommodation in a central business location. But in need of some room refurbishing.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort

Nice 3 star hotel

Nice 3 star hotel. Rooms get very hot. Food is okay. Rooms are clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vincent

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

Excellent and friendly facility

Everything was fine except WiFi in the room.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

6/10 Okay

Barbara

Liked: Cleanliness

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.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

mubarak

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice clean place.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

6/10 Okay

Philip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Staff was fine, and helpful. Bed was uncomfortable.
Stayed 9 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Amazing stay. The staff was very friendly and I think they deserve not only kudos but a raise.....
Stayed 13 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Bereket R

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good place to stay, friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

6/10 Okay

Josephine

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Marion

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I enjoyed my stay in my comfortable room and the excellent breakfast
Stayed 13 nights in Aug 2022

4/10 Poor

Leslie

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is a old hotel, no in room coffee or tea making, no fridge and aircon is weak. Sound proofing is bad
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

David

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

Great value, central location and very friendly

Absolutely everything from the booking to the taxi back to the airport was fantastic. Joseph on reception was excellent. All the staff were so friendly and welcoming. The breakfast was very good with a wide range. The restaurant / bar was busy and had a nice atmosphere. It’s popular with the locals too. There were several small graduation parties whilst I was there. Great for people watching. The hotel felt very safe. Probably best not to wander out after dark if you don’t know the area. I will definitely book this hotel when I’m next in Kampala.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2019

8/10 Good

Johnny, Sudan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I liked the town center location, the view from my window and staff kindness. I did not like showers in the tube, there are no curtains to prevent water splash outside the tube. Afterwards all bathroom's floor is wet.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Erfan

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

Good, basic hotel in the heart downtown Kampala

Right in the middle of downtown Kampala, clean rooms, nice staff, decent breakfast. It shares a building with a small shopping mall. The Cafe gets lively with locals in the evenings after work.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great hotel

Great business hotel. The rooms are spacious and comfortable. Air conditioning could be more powerful (effectiveness is weakened because windows seemed permanently open). Rooms are clean and cozy - breakfast is amazing. Highly recommended
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, great helpful staff. Nice clean room. Some traffic noise until late. Very nice price. Great restaurant, great food. Sometimes there is water (bottled) in the water cooler.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly hotel, friendly staff, good food, great location for business and leisure.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019

6/10 Okay

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Great for average accommodation

Other than the rude and harassing parking attendant, the stay was good. The room was comfortable. The food is good. The staff were friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019

8/10 Good

KENJI

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service

中心地で便利なホテル

　ロケーションは中心地にありながら静なので良い。路上生活者が多いのが気になるが、日中周辺を歩く事には問題はない。 　レストランはまあまあ居心地が良し。朝食も同場所にて可能。 レセプションはこちらが前日に空港送迎を依頼しておいても忘れてしまうののでアテにならない。周辺国に比べてこの国自体、女性のスタッフがきちんと働かないで仕方はないが。
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2019

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