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Grand Imperial Hotel

3.5 star property
Central Kampala hotel with restaurant, connected to a shopping center

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Interior
Property entrance
Lobby
Terrace/patio
Bar (on property)
Enjoy your visit to Kampala with a stay at Grand Imperial Hotel. The bar is a great place to grab a drink, and guests looking for a bite to eat can check out Didi's Dining Room, which serves international cuisine.

Reviews

7.0 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Airport transfer
  • Bar
  • Free breakfast
  • Laundry facilities
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee shop/cafe
  • Conference center
  • Business center
  • Meeting rooms
  • Airport shuttle
  • Terrace
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Front-desk safe

Feel at home (6)

  • Children stay free
  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
The current price is $75
$90 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 20 - Apr 21

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Suite, City View (Imperial) | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, soundproofing

Suite, City View (Imperial)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Minibar
  • 35 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Executive Room, City View | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, soundproofing

Executive Room, City View

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Minibar
Free bottled water
  • 30 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, soundproofing

Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms, City View

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
2 bedrooms
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Minibar
  • 70 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Deluxe Double or Twin Room, City View | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, soundproofing

Deluxe Double or Twin Room, City View

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Minibar
Free bottled water
  • 25 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
Plot 6/6A Nile Avenue, Kampala

What's nearby

  • Uganda Golf Course - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • St. Francis Hospital - Nsambya - 2 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Makerere University - 3 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Embassy of the United States - 3 min drive - 3.0 km
  • The Acacia Mall - 3 min drive - 3.2 km

Getting around

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

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

Enjoy your visit to Kampala with a stay at Grand Imperial Hotel. The bar is a great place to grab a drink, and guests looking for a bite to eat can check out Didi's Dining Room, which serves international cuisine.

Languages

English

At a glance

DONE

Hotel size

    • 103 rooms
DONE

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 10 AM
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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
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
DONE

Children

    • One child (9 years old and younger) stays free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding, but may not be eligible for free breakfast
    • No cribs (infant beds)
DONE

Pets

    • Pets not allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi and wired internet access in public areas
    • Free WiFi and wired internet access in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Free onsite self parking
DONE

Transfers

    • Airport shuttle (available 24 hours)*
DONE

Other information

    • Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast each morning 6:30 AM–10 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • 24-hour room service

Traveling with children

  • Children stay free (see details)

What to do

  • Shopping

Working away

  • Business center
  • Meeting rooms
  • Conference center

Services

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

Facilities

  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Terrace
  • Banquet hall

Accessibility

  • Elevator

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Flat-screen television
  • Satellite TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Minibar
  • Bathrobes

Sleep well

  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/tub combination
  • Free toiletries
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi and wired internet

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe

Special features

Dining

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.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of USD 45 per person (one way)
  • Credit card charges are subject to an extra charge

Children & extra beds

  • Airport shuttle service for children up to age 17 costs USD 45.00 (one-way)

Policies

This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express

Also known as

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Grand Imperial Hotel Kampala
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Frequently asked questions

Does Grand Imperial Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Grand Imperial Hotel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at Grand Imperial Hotel?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at Grand Imperial Hotel?

Yes, there's free self parking.

Is airport shuttle service offered by Grand Imperial Hotel?

Yes, an airport shuttle is available. The charge is USD 45 per person one way.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Grand Imperial Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is 10 AM.

Are there restaurants at or near Grand Imperial Hotel?

Yes, Didi's Dining Room offers international cuisine and garden views.

What's the area around Grand Imperial Hotel like?

Grand Imperial Hotel is in the heart of Kampala, a short 9-minute walk from The Parliament of the Republic of Uganda and 20 minutes' walk from Uganda Golf Course.

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Grand Imperial Hotel Reviews

Reviews

7.0

Good

7.2/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

6.0/10

Amenities

6.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Very good

The location of this hotel is great to walk around downtown Kampala. A little dated but the staff are always great and very helpful and friendly!
Thomas, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

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

10/10 Exceptional

MWESIGYE, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Jan, 2-night trip

6/10 Good

Hassiem, 8-night trip

6/10 Good

Antique in the centre.
Hotel is big but old style, best is location. Rooms and surroundings from other times for those that like antique.
1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Solomon, 3-night trip

4/10 Fair

A rat in the restaurant
Average hotel. Typically Africa. Medium clean. Half of everything out of order. Old hotel. Noisy. In town. Much pollution.
Per, 12-night trip

8/10 Very good

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
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

6/10 Good

Roger, 7-night trip
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

2/10 Poor

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.
Steve, 3-night trip
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Very good

good hotel
good hotel
Samir, 3-night trip
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Very good

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.
Tom, 2-night trip
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Jennifer, 2-night trip
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

6/10 Good

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.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Exceptional