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Hilton Garden Inn Kampala Overview & Where Is It Located?

Boasting of a contemporary ambiance featuring warm color tones with highlights of African art, the Hilton Garden Kampala is an economy accommodation in the Kitante locale of Kampala. Following a strict no smoking policy, the hotel has a comfortable lounge with an airy, open feel complete with a bar to one side. Potted plants and wooden panels highlight the warm decor.

Hilton Garden provides a range of modern-day facilities such as an outdoor swimming pool with loungers all around. While you can spend lazy vacation afternoons napping in the warm sunshine, the pool is also perfect for a cozy conversation in the evenings. You must also visit the fitness center to check out the range of equipment and work off the wholesome meals under the direction of the on-site trainer. Guests with mobility challenges staying in Kampala will find that the hotel has many arrangements for their comfort and convenience.

Key Takeaways

  • Located within the Kitante area of Kampala
  • Contemporary ambiance in muted tones, wood paneling, and potted plants blended tastefully with Ugandan art
  • Part of the Hilton hospitality chain of hotels all across the world, and the similar Garden Inn value quality is maintained in Kampala too
  • Swimming pool with loungers for relaxed conversations and sunbathing
  • Well-equipped fitness center for working out
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What To Expect At Hilton Garden Inn Kampala Accommodation?

Key Takeaways

  • Value Hotel Tier 3 Experience. Total of 96 rooms in four specifications
  • Queen, King and Twin Rooms offering a choice of a double bed or twin singles, as the name suggests
  • Accessible rooms suitable for guests with mobility challenges
  • Option of booking interconnected rooms for traveling families and larger groups
  • Ensuite bathroom with bathrobes, slippers, shower area, and branded toiletries
Hilton Garden in Kampala has a selection of 96 rooms and suites suitable for every budget-conscious guest. You can book one of the Queen Rooms, Twins Rooms, Accessible Rooms, and King Rooms for the duration of your trip. Some of the rooms may overlook the Kololo suburb of Kampala with the city center in the backdrop (where else and other best places to stay). As their name suggests, the Queen Rooms are furnished with a large queen-sized bed while the Twins have two single beds for traveling companions. The Accessible Rooms are reserved for guests with disabilities with all the bathroom and in-room amenities. They also have an interconnecting door, so families can book the adjacent room for their stay. Digital key access to the rooms provides a higher level of security.

Standard amenities include air-conditioning, work station with a desk lamp and ergonomic chair, safe, minibar, and supplies for making tea and coffee. Dark curtains block out the lights, and the iron with ironing board helps with wardrobe maintenance. You can also catch up with world events on the large TV with satellite connection. Enjoy a blissful slumber thanks to the 250 thread count sheets and down pillows. And, relax in the small seating arrangement. The ensuite bathroom features bath slippers, bathrobes, a shower stall, and a single vanity.
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Things To Do (Activities & Tour Attractions) & Why Visit Hilton Garden Inn Kampala In Kampala?

Key Takeaways

  • Located close to the central commercial hub of Kampala offering easy access to attractions
  • Shopping at Acacia Mall to buy essentials and souvenirs at the Craft Village on Buganda Road
  • Playing a round of golf at the Uganda Golf Club
  • Cultural expeditions with visits to Nakayima Tree and Kasubi Tombs
  • Visit spiritual and architectural attractions sites such as the Baha’i Temple, Kampala Jewish Synagogue, Uganda National Mosque, Shree Sanatan Dharma Mandal, Rubaga and Namirembe Cathedrals
  • Day excursion to experience water and land activities around the northern banks of Lake Victoria
Whether you are visiting Kampala for a business meeting or a city trip holiday experience, you will find that the Hilton Garden is a centrally-located base. The British High Commission is located opposite the hotel, and the Uganda National Museum is also nearby. Go on a shopping tour around Kampala to Acacia Mall for any essentials and souvenir craft purchases at the Craft Village on Buganda Road. If shopping does not interest you, visit the Uganda Golf Club to play a few holes. If families are planning to tour the safari parks in the country with young children, the Uganda Wildlife Education Center offers a tantalizing glimpse of all the natural wonders you can hope to see via its wildlife rehabilitation and conservation efforts.

Take a walk down the annals of history in the company of the tour guide assigned to you by AfricanMecca. Enjoy visiting the architectural specimens for which Kampala is famous (best time to go). Among them are Makerere University and Rubaga and Namirembe Cathedrals. Immerse yourself in the exciting culture of Uganda with visits to attractions like Kasubi Tombs, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, or the legendary Nakayima Tree that has both historical and religious significance. You must also visit Africa’s only Baha’i Temple, mosques, a Jewish Synagogue and Hindu temples alongside a stopover on the northern banks of Lake Victoria for birdwatching, sunset cruises, fishing horseback riding and more.
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How Is The Dining At Hilton Garden Inn Kampala?

Key Takeaways

  • Room service for ordering meals in your room
  • The Garden Cafe & Lounge for ordering coffee and pastries during the day and alcoholic drinks in the evenings
  • Wholesome breakfast spread with a choice of fruits, cereals, waffles, and pastries
  • The chef takes personal care of guests by looking out for their dietary needs especially for cook-to-order selections and à la carte menu
  • Garden Grille & Bar serves all meals including mouthwatering international, Ugandan, Indian and Asian dishes
On returning to the hotel from your city day tour around Kampala, you could order dinner to be served in your room after an active and fun day. But, do take the time to check out the Garden Grille & Bar that serves all meals including buffet, cook-to-order selections and à la carte menu. Enjoy a wholesome breakfast spread with fruits, cereals, pastries, and other hot and cold options, including waffles. The experienced chef at this Hilton Garden Inn takes care of your requirements with preparations to suit your needs. Dinners are satisfying three-course meals that include Ugandan, international Indian and Asian dishes. The Garden Cafe & Lounge serves coffee and snacks all through the day and drinks and cocktails in the evenings.
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Pros & Cons At Hilton Garden Inn Kampala In Kampala

What We Like About Hilton Garden Inn Kampala

  1. Lives up to the Garden Inn brand for Hilton, offering international hospitality in the Pearl of Africa; guests can expect facilities and amenities in keeping with established standards.
  2. Located close to the center of Kampala and provides easy access to some of the main attractions of the city.
  3. Affordable accommodation making it suitable for every kind of budget-conscious traveler looking for a short stay en route to other destinations in Uganda.
  4. Offers interconnected rooms which are convenient for families traveling with kids.
  5. Has a range of facilities and a dedicated selection of rooms designed for the comfort of guests with physical challenges.

Things To Note When Staying At Hilton Garden Inn Kampala

  1. Provides facilities like a swimming pool with loungers and a well-equipped fitness center.
  2. Large value hotel with 96 rooms, may not be suitable for the discerning holidayer desiring tranquility and highly personalized services.
  3. Main access point into the city is through Entebbe International Airport which is located at a distance from the city, guests visiting for short 1 night stays may want to stay closer to the airport.
  4. Has only one on-site restaurant, guests staying for extended periods may wish to visit other dining places in Kampala.
  5. Its small swimming pool could be inadequate when the hotel is over half its capacity of 100+ guests or when hosting conferences.
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EAST AFRICA TOUR BOOKING TRIP IDEA FOR FOR HILTON GARDEN INN KAMPALA IN KAMPALA UGANDA

When staying at Hilton Garden Inn Kampala in Uganda, we recommend combining it with Bwindi Park for your gorilla safari trek, Queen Elizabeth, Murchison Falls and Kibale (chimpanzee safari) alongside your city tour visits of Entebbe.

You may optionally extend out to other wilderness areas such as Mgahinga to track down golden monkeys and gorillas in the same park, Jinja for whitewater rafting on the Nile River, Semliki, Lake Mburo or Kidepo for an offbeat wildlife tour.

You can end your vacation on the beach at Lake Victoria or even extending out to the exotic spice island of Zanzibar or Lamu, or even Mombasa.

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