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Imperial Royale Hotel

4.0 star property
Visitors can try their luck at the casino's slot machines and gaming tables, then reward themselves with international cuisine at this stylish hotel

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The Imperial Royale Hotel offers a getaway with dry cleaning, laundry, massages, and a casino with slots and tables. Free WiFi keeps you connected. Enjoy a breakfast buffet at the Royale restaurant and cocktails by the outdoor pool.

Reviews

7.2 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning

Room options

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Deluxe Single Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • City view
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

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Deluxe Double Room

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

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Deluxe Twin Room

  • City view
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Executive Single Room

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

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Executive Double Room

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

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Executive Suite

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

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Royal Suite

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

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Presidential Suite, 2 Bedrooms | Living room | 24-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels, TV

Presidential Suite, 2 Bedrooms

  • Valley view
  • 90 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Nakasero, a neighborhood in Kampala, is home to Imperial Royale Hotel. Uganda Golf Course and Lake Victoria Serena Golf Resort & Spa are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Kabaka's Lake and Lake Victoria. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at Mandela National Stadium, or consider a night out at Speke Resort and Conference Centre. Visit our Kampala travel guide
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Plot 7 Kintu Road, Kampala

What's nearby

  • The Parliament of the Republic of Uganda
    8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Uganda Golf Course
    10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Embassy of Sudan
    15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Embassy of Sweden
    18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • The Acacia Mall
    3 min drive - 1.6 miles

Getting around

  • Entebbe Intl. Airport (EBB)
    65 min drive

Restaurants

  • Yujo Izakaya
    7 min walk
  • Shanghai Restaurant
    4 min walk
  • The Pizzeria - Speke Resort
    12 min walk
  • Lotus Mexican Resturant
    5 min walk
  • 7 Hills Revolving Restaurant
    10 min walk

About this property

Imperial Royale Hotel

Upscale hotel located in Nakasero
At Imperial Royale Hotel, you can look forward to a free breakfast buffet, a casino, and dry cleaning/laundry services. For those hoping to try their luck, this hotel boasts amenities like 50 slot machines and 20 casino gaming tables. Treat yourself to a massage or other spa services. The on-site international cuisine restaurant, Royale, offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner. In addition to a bar and a health club, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • An outdoor pool
  • Free self parking
  • A roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), luggage storage, and tour/ticket assistance
  • A front-desk safe, concierge services, and a 24-hour front desk
Room features
All 274 rooms offer comforts such as 24-hour room service and premium bedding, as well as thoughtful touches like laptop-compatible safes and air conditioning.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • 24-inch flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Electric kettles, 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 (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

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

Restaurants on site

  • Royale

Things to do

  • 20 gaming tables
  • 50 slot machines
  • Casino
  • Health club
  • Outdoor pool
  • Sauna

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Refrigerator on request
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

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

Business services

  • Business center
  • Conference space
  • Meeting rooms

Spa

  • Massage

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Designated smoking areas
  • Mosquito nets
  • Reception hall

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 24-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar
  • Refrigerator on request

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop-compatible safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 11 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 50.0 per night
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 45 per person (one way)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 50.0 per night

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

Imperial Royale
Imperial Royale Hotel
Imperial Royale Hotel Kampala
Imperial Royale Kampala
Imperial Royale Hotel Hotel
Imperial Royale Hotel Kampala
Imperial Royale Hotel Hotel Kampala

Frequently asked questions

Does Imperial Royale Hotel have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Imperial Royale Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Imperial Royale Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

What time is check-out at Imperial Royale Hotel?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Does Imperial Royale Hotel provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle. A fee of USD 45 per person applies.

Where is Imperial Royale Hotel located?

Located in Nakasero, this hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Embassy of Belgium, Uganda Golf Course, and Independence Monument. The Parliament of the Republic of Uganda and All Saints Cathedral are also within 15 minutes.

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Reviews

Imperial Royale Hotel Reviews

7.2

Good

7.6

Cleanliness

7.2

Location

7.6

Staff & service

6.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 5 out of 16 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 16 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 16 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 16 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 16 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

preston

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room furniture..just gorgeous
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Srimukunthakumaran

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is spacious, but it is very outdated. There is no fresh air circulation, the shower head is broken, and there is a noticeable mold smell. Additionally, the air conditioning is not functioning, and the breakfast offered is of very poor quality.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

David

Liked: Room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is not clean. When you walk into the entrance there is no scent of freshness but something stale. It seems to be too big for the management to maintain it.
Verified

8/10 Good

Makoto

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
ジムのマネージャーが全くやる気がなく、しかも夜9時までなのに8時過ぎに行ったら(午後の早い時間にも使った)一日1人1回までだと嘘を言われて止めさせられた(翌日嘘と発覚)
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2020
Verified

6/10 Okay

Mr

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Disappointing stay

Initially we requested an airport pick up the day before we arrived - we sent two emails to the hotel but got no reply and had to make our own arrangements. The check in staff on the desk said ‘sorry’, the request would have gone to another section. When we checked in the hotel was buzzing with conference delegates. The hotel advertised 3 restaurants, but we were only allowed one - the others being used by the delegates. In the evening when the delegates had left, only one of the restaurants was open, with a fairly limited a la carte menu. It became clear that there were very few other guests in the hotel as we saw hardly anyone else in the evenings. Service in the one restaurant was very slow - one lunchtime we ordered just two bowls of soup which took forty minutes to arrive. The hotel is very large and has a pool and spa/gym, which we did not use. It is quite dark, with low lighting and heavy wood features and appears to need a good refresh of decor. Our room on the 8th floor was very large with a reasonably comfortable bed and effective air con. The bathroom was again large and well appointed, but in need of some cosmetic improvements - broken tiles, sinks that barely drain etc. The only bar is in a dingy corner of the open restaurant with no atmosphere or comfortable seating - we kept well away! Most staff did their best to be helpful, especially on the desk. Overall our stay was disappointing and did not live up to the descriptions on their web site.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The room is excellent and Casino is very good. I’d recommend it to my friends
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel rooms have some funny smell. Largely because it is less used, no guests
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2019
Verified

6/10 Okay

John

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Very basic and not a 4 star hotel

I don’t think the hotel was worth the money they charged for the room. I’m need of serious updating and it smelt a little bit musty. The location was good though and pretty central. I would not class it as a four star hotel. The breakfast choice was very poor. Ended up eating breakfast out of the hotel even though it was included in the room costs. I will look to stay at a different hotel when next I’m in Kampala.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2018
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

Friendly staff and I felt well looked after

Really liked the hotel. Room was spacious and kept clean and tidy. Staff very friendly and welcoming. All my needs were well catered for and would book again if I go back to Kampala again. The only negative comment is that I felt the lighting in the restaurant area was too dim.
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Staff & service

WARNING -- Hotel double-charged / dodged refund

When we arrived at the hotel, we were told that they could not find our Hotels.com confirmation email that proved that we had already paid for our room even though I was able to find and show them a confirmation email on my smartphone. They told us that they would need to charge my credit card for the full amount and refund it in the morning or we would not be able to stay there that night. Given how late it was when we checked in, we reluctantly agreed having no other option. We were told that we could receive a cash refund in the morning or have the balance refunded to my card. When I met the office manager the next morning, she tried to refund my card but the machine was putting the money back in the card. Contrary to what the man told us the night before, she would not allow us to receive a cash refund. We were told that the bank would issue us a refund within 1 week at the latest. We were very disappointed, but agreed. One week later, the funds had not shown up in my account so I contacted them again. They told us we needed to contact the bank directly for our refund (very unprofessional.) We contacted the bank and discovered that they had never initiated the refund. Now two weeks later, we are still fighting to get our money back and having to file a police report for the case. It has caused us a great deal of stress, ruined our vacation week and amounted in $428 in charges for one night in this terrible hotel. You have been warned!
Verified

8/10 Good

CLIFF

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

quiet but somber

The hotel is very quiet not for children hotel staff are pleasant and helpful very central and easy to get to meetings within Kampala they were renovating so was a little noisy but I gather only for 3-4 days after I left
Verified

10/10 Excellent

JOSEPHINE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

JOSEPHINE

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sengabi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

DANIEL

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in May 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2018