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Grand Imperial Hotel

3.5 star property

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You can look forward to a free breakfast buffet, a terrace, and shopping on site at Grand Imperial Hotel. The on-site restaurant, Didi's Dining Room, features international cuisine. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a coffee shop/cafe and a hair salon.

Reviews

7.0 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Business services

Room options

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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
  • City view
  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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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
  • City view
  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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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
  • City view
  • 377 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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
  • City view
  • 753 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Located in Nakasero neighborhood, Grand Imperial Hotel is connected to a shopping center. Independence Monument and Kabaka's Palace are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Kabaka's Lake and Lake Victoria. Destreet Art Gallery and Wonder World Amusement Park are also worth visiting. Visit our Kampala travel guide
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Plot 6/6A Nile Avenue, Kampala

What's nearby

  • Embassy of France
    10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • The Parliament of the Republic of Uganda
    10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Embassy of Sudan
    12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Embassy of Sweden
    12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Uganda Golf Course
    18 min walk - 1.6 km

Getting around

  • Entebbe Intl. Airport (EBB)
    68 min drive

Restaurants

  • Grand Imperial Hotel
    1 min walk
  • Cafe Javas Boulevard
    6 min walk
  • Karveli Bakery and More
    5 min walk
  • Cafe Mocca
    4 min walk
  • Java House, Nile Avenue
    1 min walk

About this property

Grand Imperial Hotel

Hotel located in Nakasero
Consider a stay at Grand Imperial Hotel and take advantage of a free breakfast buffet, a terrace, and shopping on site. The on-site restaurant, Didi's Dining Room, features international cuisine. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a coffee shop/cafe and a hair salon.
You'll also find perks like:
  • Free self parking
  • A roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), a banquet hall, and a 24-hour front desk
  • Meeting rooms, a front-desk safe, and luggage storage
Room features
All 103 rooms boast comforts such as 24-hour room service and air conditioning, as well as thoughtful touches like free WiFi and safes.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and free toiletries
  • Flat-screen TVs with satellite channels
  • Daily housekeeping and desks

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

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 coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Coffee Terrace
  • Copper Bar
  • Didi's Dining Room

Things to do

  • Shopping

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Business center
  • Conference center
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • Elevator

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

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
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 9 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room; children may not be eligible for complimentary breakfast
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 45 per person (one way)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: USD 45.00 (one-way), (up to 17 years old)
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge

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

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Frequently asked questions

Is Grand Imperial 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 Grand Imperial Hotel?

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

What time is check-out at Grand Imperial Hotel?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Does Grand Imperial Hotel provide a shuttle to the airport?

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

Where is Grand Imperial Hotel located?

Located in Nakasero, this hotel is within a 5-minute walk of Independence Monument and Embassy of Belgium. The Parliament of the Republic of Uganda and Embassy of France are also within 10 minutes.

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Reviews

Grand Imperial Hotel Reviews

7.0

Good

7.2

Cleanliness

8.8

Location

8.6

Staff & service

6.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 3 out of 17 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 17 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 17 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 17 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 17 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

BENNY

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

2/10 Terrible

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Room lock was broken, towels are stained and torn, only hot water worked on the bathroom sink. If you’re visiting from outside Uganda, I’d only recommend it for convenience at a low price. Otherwise there are better options. The service is good. I made my complaints to the receptionist and they fixed what they could.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Antique in the centre.

Hotel is big but old style, best is location. Rooms and surroundings from other times for those that like antique.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2020

4/10 Poor

Per, Oslo

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

A rat in the restaurant

Average hotel. Typically Africa. Medium clean. Half of everything out of order. Old hotel. Noisy. In town. Much pollution.
Stayed 12 nights in Jul 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service

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

2/10 Terrible

Steve, UK

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

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.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2017

8/10 Good

Samir

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

good hotel

good hotel
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2017

8/10 Good

Tom, Raleigh, NC

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

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2017

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2017

6/10 Okay

Hassan

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

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.

10/10 Excellent

MWESIGYE

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Jan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Hassiem

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Solomon

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2019

6/10 Okay

Roger

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2017

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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