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Radisson Blu Hotel & Convention Centre, Kigali

5.0 star property
Luxury hotel with 5 restaurants connected to the convention center in Kigali

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5 restaurants, breakfast, lunch, dinner served; Regional cuisine
2 outdoor pools
5 restaurants, breakfast, lunch, dinner served; Regional cuisine
The eco-certified Radisson Blu Hotel & Convention Centre in central Kigali offers manicures, pedicures, body wraps, and facials at the spa. Guests can enjoy on-site golf, five restaurants serving regional cuisine, and multiple pools for swimmers of all ages.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Spa
  • Gym
  • Room service

Room options

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Superior Room, Balcony

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
  • 36 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds OR 1 King Bed

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Junior Suite, Balcony (Lounge Access)

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
  • 70 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Executive Room, Balcony (Lounge Access)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
  • 38 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds OR 1 King Bed

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Executive Room, Balcony (Dome View)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
  • 38 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Room, Balcony (Dome View)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
  • 36 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite, Terrace (Lounge Access)

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
  • 151 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Royal Suite, Terrace (Lounge Access)

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
  • 699 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 King Beds

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About the neighborhood

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Kimihurura Roundabout, Kigali, 6845

What's nearby

  • Kigali Heights - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • University of Kigali - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Kigali Convention Centre - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • BK Arena - 4 min drive - 1.9 miles
  • Kimironko Market - 6 min drive - 2.8 miles

Getting around

  • Kigali (KGL-Kigali Intl.) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Efes Cafe - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Lavana Rwanda - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪One Cup - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Tugende Cafe - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Kurry Kingdom - ‬14 min walk

About this property

Radisson Blu Hotel & Convention Centre, Kigali

Luxury hotel connected to the convention center
You can look forward to golfing on site, a poolside bar, and a terrace at Radisson Blu Hotel & Convention Centre, Kigali. Indulge in a massage, a facial, and a body treatment at the onsite spa. At the 5 on-site restaurants, enjoy breakfast, lunch, dinner, and Regional cuisine. In addition to shopping on site and 4 coffee shops/cafes, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • 2 outdoor pools and a children's pool
  • Free self parking and valet parking
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), an outdoor tennis court, and a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • An electric car charging station, express check-out, and multilingual staff
Room features
All 292 rooms include comforts such as 24-hour room service and premium bedding, as well as thoughtful touches like pillow menus and laptop-friendly workspaces.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • LED light bulbs and eco-friendly cleaning products
  • Bathrooms with deep soaking tubs and free toiletries
  • Flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, balconies, and free infant beds

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Green Key (Foundation for Environmental Education), a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free secured, uncovered self parking on site
  • Free secured, uncovered valet parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: USD 30 per person
  • 4 coffee shops/cafes
  • 5 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • A poolside bar
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Filini

Things to do

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • 24-hour health club
  • Children's pool
  • Full-service spa
  • Golf
  • Outdoor tennis court
  • Sauna
  • Shopping
  • Steam room
  • Tennis lessons

Family friendly

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Children's pool
  • In-room crib
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Business center
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Facials
  • 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.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator

More

  • 5 floors
  • Annual offsets purchased for at least 10% of carbon footprint
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • Banquet hall
  • Biodegradable coffee stirrers available
  • Biodegradable drinking straws available
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • Mosquito nets
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Free crib
  • Pillow menu
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable/satellite channels

Food and drink

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

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Desk
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Guests will receive an email within 7 days before arrival with check-in instructions; 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 available for USD 100 per night
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:

  • An effective city/local tax rate of 3.00 percent will be charged

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

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately USD 30 per person
  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 25 per person (one way)
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 100 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
This property uses a grey water recycling system
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Safety Protocol (Radisson)

We should mention

This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Radisson Blu Hotel Kigali
Radisson Blu Kigali
Radisson Blu Hotel Convention Centre Kigali
Radisson Blu Hotel & Convention Centre, Kigali Hotel
Radisson Blu Hotel & Convention Centre, Kigali Kigali
Radisson Blu Hotel & Convention Centre, Kigali Hotel Kigali

Frequently asked questions

Does Radisson Blu Hotel & Convention Centre, Kigali have a pool?

Yes, this property has 2 outdoor pools and a children's pool.

Is Radisson Blu Hotel & Convention Centre, Kigali pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Radisson Blu Hotel & Convention Centre, Kigali?

Self parking and valet parking are free at this property.

What time is check-in at Radisson Blu Hotel & Convention Centre, Kigali?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability).

What time is check-out at Radisson Blu Hotel & Convention Centre, Kigali?

Check-out is at noon. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Does Radisson Blu Hotel & Convention Centre, Kigali provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle. A fee of USD 25 per person applies.

Where is Radisson Blu Hotel & Convention Centre, Kigali located?

Located in the heart of Kigali, this luxury hotel is steps from Kigali Heights and Kigali Convention Centre. Kigali Business Centre and University of Kigali are also within 10 minutes.

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Reviews

Radisson Blu Hotel & Convention Centre, Kigali Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.4

Cleanliness

8.0

Location

9.0

Staff & service

9.2

Eco-friendliness

9.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 117 out of 182 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 41 out of 182 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 11 out of 182 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 182 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 182 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Munir Hadi Kwesi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property was very clean and well positioned for guests
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kerey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is a fine property with many amenities.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Benedict

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Was awesome
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice modern hotel with all the facilities of a 5 star hotel for a great business stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Boubacar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were good.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shelly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We love the clearness of the property and the safe...
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A surprisingly well appointed and professionally staffed hotel. Excellent accommodations and on site restaurants, with superb, unusually warm team.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Fabulous

Another wonderful Stay at the Radisson Blu Hotel Convention Center. All pas good, welcome, services, food etc.....
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Francoise

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Extremely convenient to Convention Center, good restaurants, set in a quiet park, high security
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

6/10 Okay

JUDE MARIE

Liked the buffet
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anita Bond

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I liked everything about Radisson Blu Hotel, the staff was warm and welcomig, the lay out was easy to follow, it had several eating options and access to the convention center was a plus. The hotel was clean and the layout of the rooms was a plus. When staying at a hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lucien W

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

Super comfortable, clean and well equipped hotel!

This is probably the best hotel in Kigali. The hotel is spotlessly clean, modern and very comfortable. The staff go above and beyond to help you, particularly in the restaurant. This is my go-to place in Kigali!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anurag

Good
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Augustine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Politeness and services rendered.
Stayed 10 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

almut

Liked: Cleanliness
Professional and polite service. Nice entrance ambient. Room is spacious and well equipped. Very clean and neat.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

BRIAN KABIRU

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nordan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was great but the staff. Emanuel and Bruce at the breakfast bar and Abas at the frontdesk were very helpful and accommodating. Will definitely recommend and be back!!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Levers

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location. Caring Staff. Variety of food to cater for different needs. Very neat and well kept.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2022

2/10 Terrible

Debbie

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Welcoming staff. Service declined from arrival point n
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Dilli

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
THE SERVICE WAS OK BUT HAD TO PAY ADDITIONAL NIGHT DESPIITE STATING CLEARLY TUME OF ARRIVALS AS EARLY
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall very good. Staff seemed a little awkward interacting with guests. The place seemed a little sterile at times eg. in the reception area.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

4/10 Poor

John

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
A/c not functioning correctly Room right next to a staff area store room with door/sounds heard throughout.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tabitha

Liked: Cleanliness
Great service and cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Elias

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
They charged me an amount by my visacard for spendings during our stay. They promissed us to refund the rest of the amount the ones that we didn’t spend. But unfortunately they did not do that. Very unprofessional.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kyari

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was great especially Abasi was quite friendly check-in and also assisted with sight seeing
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

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