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Russel Hotel

3.5 star property
Hotel in Kampala with free breakfast and fitness centre

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Executive Room, 1 Queen Bed
Reception
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; local and international cuisine
Hallway

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Spa
  • Gym
  • Breakfast included
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
The current price is AU$107
includes taxes & fees
9 Apr - 10 Apr

Room options

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Executive Room, 1 Queen Bed | Bathroom

Executive Room, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Bathrobes
Bidet
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • 34 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Twin Room | Bathroom

Standard Twin Room

Highlights

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

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Deluxe Room

Deluxe Room

Highlights

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

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

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

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

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About the area

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

What's nearby

  • St. Francis Hospital - Nsambya - 2 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Embassy of the United States - 2 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Uganda Golf Course - 3 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Makerere University - 3 min drive - 3.4 km
  • The Acacia Mall - 4 min drive - 4.2 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Haandi Restaurant - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Fang Fang Restaurant, Communications House - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Pizza Royale - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Slow Boat Resturant - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Equator Bar - ‬10 min walk

About this property

Russel Hotel

Property highlights
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 round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge), a reception hall and concierge services
  • Luggage storage, newspapers in the reception and a 24-hour front desk
Room features
All 60 rooms include comforts such as air conditioning and bathrobes, in addition to perks such as 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

Languages

English, Swahili

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour return 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

  • Free cot
  • 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
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Lift
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free cot

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Dressing gowns
  • 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 cots are available on request at the 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 cots/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 does it cost to stay at Russel Hotel?

As of 10 Mar 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Russel Hotel on 9 Apr 2025 start from AU$107.09, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

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?

Checkout 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?

Situated in Kampala, this hotel is within a 15-minute walk of The Parliament of the Republic of Uganda and Owino Market/Kampala. Embassy of France and Embassy of Sudan are also within 1 mile (2 km).

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Russel Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 17 out of 47 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 19 out of 47 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 9 out of 47 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 47 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 47 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Bereket R

Very good place to stay, friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marion

I enjoyed my stay in my comfortable room and the excellent breakfast
Stayed 13 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Amazing stay. The staff was very friendly and I think they deserve not only kudos but a raise.....
Stayed 13 nights in Dec 2022

8/10 Good

Tito

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

mubarak

Nice clean place.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Vincent

Excellent and friendly facility
Everything was fine except WiFi in the room.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Justin

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

6/10 Okay

Philip

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

6/10 Okay

Barbara

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

10/10 Excellent

Philip

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

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

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

6/10 Okay

Josephine

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

4/10 Poor

Leslie

Liked: 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

6/10 Okay

Satoshi

Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jan

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

Angela

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Wudu

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

8/10 Good

Moses

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Abdullah

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Bernard

Stayed 1 night in May 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Very clean
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2020

8/10 Good

Ari

Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

David

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