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Reviews of Speke Hotel 1996 Ltd

7/9 Nile Avenue, Kampala, Uganda

#61 of 107 hotels in Kampala

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Review Score

Based on 289 hotel reviews

7.5

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.0

  • Comfort

    7.9

  • Location

    9.0

  • Facilities

    7.3

  • Staff

    8.6

  • Value for money

    7.6

  • Free Wifi

    7.9

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  • Reviewed: August 14, 2023

    8.0
    Unable to sleep due to road noise, and music from the restaurant opposite.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Apartment
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The window is close to the road so it’s too noisy. Cars, motos drive by speeding and high hours of the night. The shop on the other side of the road was playing loud music from midnight all the way to 4am.

    A Nice apartment with all necessary amenities.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: August 13, 2023

    7.0
    Overall good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Apartment
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Not enough choice for breakfast and meal, some of the things had to ask for when going for breakfast for eg jam for bread was never displayed and given after requesting so many times

    The staff were very friendly and very helpful, always happy to help

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: August 11, 2023

    7.0
    Check your booking
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Standard Apartment
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Location of the apartment

    Food and atmosphere at the restaurant

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: August 11, 2023

    7.0
    Beware which room type you choose
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Standard Apartment
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    I accidentally booked an apartment which is in a different building. It's a bit of a walk and you have to cross their car park and get pestered by some people who are washing cars for clients. I definitely don't want to stay there again.

    The food is always very good and the staff is attentive.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: August 2, 2023

    6.0
    Value for money and fine for a business trip.
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Standard Apartment
    • Stayed 5 nights

    Curtains very thin and so room was light. I was in apartment block which is a bit of a walk from the main hotel. Room faced a road which was a bit noisy but not too bad. TV channels were limited.

    Food was great. Himalaya Restaurant and Hotel food were tasty and good portions.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: July 24, 2023

    7.0
    AS EXPECTED. THE ADVANTAGES AND DISADVANTAGES OF AN HISTORIC HOTEL
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Apartment
    • Stayed 1 night

    WE ARRIVED IN KAMPALA AFTER A LONG DRIVE AND THEY WANTED TO MOVE US TO ACCOMMODATION DOWN THE ROAD. VERY LITTLE POINT IN STAYING IN AN HISTORIC HOTEL IF YOU ARE MOVED ELSEWHERE. MINOR EXTRA CHARGE AND WE WERE GIVEN ONE EXCELLENT ROOM AND ANOTHER WHICH REFLECTED THE HOTELS AGE !!!!!!

    EXCELLENT RESTAURANT. GOOD SERVICE AND TASTY FOOD

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: July 16, 2023

    6.0
    The stay was good but loud music was prohibitive
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Apartment
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Outside the apartment needs cleaning up and needs cementing or tarmac

    The apartment set up

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: July 10, 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 6 nights

    breakfast

    all good, perfect location, decent rooms. But the breakfast is far below expectations.

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: July 7, 2023

    7.0
    really good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The restaurant closes early in the evening, latest 22:00

    Check- Inn and room service worked well, the care a lot about a good stay of the client and his security under any circumstances, beautiful rooms with old wooden furniture (kind of historic)

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: July 1, 2023

    9.0
    Amazing!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Double Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    I would have preferred a children’s bed instead of a normal additional bed.

    Nice building. I liked the style. Extremely nice staff from housekeeping to reception to the restaurant. Very friendly and polite. The food was very delicious. We will definitely come again when we are in Kampala.

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: June 26, 2023

    6.0
    Nice but the rooms are rundown and in need of upgrading.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    There was a constant smell of mildew or something similar in the room. The only available window was opened but still the smell persisted.

    Location

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: June 21, 2023

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Standard Apartment
    • Stayed 1 night

    Tiny bed

    Breakfast was very good and the staff was excellent.

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: June 20, 2023

    9.0
    Economical stay in heart of Kampala on heritage property.
    • Business trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Deluxe Twin Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    some of the amnesties need maintenance badly, during our stay one of the wardrobe doors broke and fell , apparently all amenities need upgrades .

    centrally located , heritage property , delicious food, we tried Indian as well as local dishes . staff is friendly and ready to walk extra mile to make you comfortable. it’s ideal if you have business meetings over coffee in the open gardens as well .

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: June 17, 2023

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Business trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Double Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Bath room.

    All facilities

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: June 14, 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Business trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Double Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    I booked room with balcony but alloted room with out balcony

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: June 11, 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Apartment
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Had to pay cash at check out as CC machine was off site for repair

    Clean accommodation, friendly staff who go above and beyond to help you

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: May 30, 2023

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Apartment
    • Stayed 12 nights

    The parking area could have a space for paying guests as it was tricky for my driver to park up and yet I had luggage. The bar is Speke was not open it would be nice for there to have a pol table some sort of activity whilst staying at the hotel. I have been here a few times before and it was vibrant at the bar.

    The location was great as you are not far from public transport and food places. The staff were very friendly and helpful

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: May 27, 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Deluxe Single Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Very good breakfast

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: May 23, 2023

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Standard Apartment
    • Stayed 3 nights

    A) Lack of gym B) The room was about 400-500 m from the reception C) Laundry expensive

    The room was comfortable and had some useful amenities, the restaurant was good, price reasonable, well-located.

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: April 21, 2023

    9.0
    Great location
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Deluxe Single Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    It is on a busy street (Nile Ave) and can be very loud, although during the night it is not too bad

    Location is great for being downtown Nice food at the restaurants Breakfast is good Good shower My room had a balcony (although towards the busy street, but still nice)

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: March 18, 2023

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    None

    I liked the staff Were so good and respectful

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: March 15, 2023

    8.0
    we enjoyed our stay. a little on the expensive side for the age of the hotel and facilities, but still a pleasant experi
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    there is an Indian restaurant on site which caused some strong smells throughout the stay

    room was a nice size, loved the hot water and shower pressure, and the location was great.

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: March 13, 2023

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Deluxe Single Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    No parking apparent, and no pool.

    After hot conditions up in the North, the A/c was very welcome, and the breakfast acceptable. They also served me the best toasted sandwich that I have had in years with room service speed excellent The concierge service were excellent packing up two large pictures that I was unable to get into my bag at a not unreasonable cost.. Centrally located with easy access to financial district and a taxi rank right outside. Probably good for a short business visit.

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: February 20, 2023

    6.0
    Was comfortable,and good front desk help
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Standard Apartment
    • Stayed 1 night

    The Shower system, and the air conditioning

    the location is excellent!!

    Stayed in February 2023

  • Reviewed: January 26, 2023

    8.0
    good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    There should be toothpaste and toothbrush provided and the line wasn’t clean and it wasn’t smelling fresh

    location and the staff who served dinner. very good customer care

    Stayed in January 2023

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