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Kigali Serena Hotel

5.0 of 5
Boulevard de la Revolution | P.O. Box 7469, Kigali, Rwanda
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Kigali Serena Hotel
Ranked #2 of 26 hotels in Kigali
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Nairobi, Kenya
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11 reviews 11 reviews
5 hotel reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2013 NEW

Kigali is a green hilly city and quite beautiful. The hotel is approximately 25km away from the airport. When you arrive you are greeted by a nicely designed and tasteful interior. Please note that checkin is at 2pm. We arrived at 10am and had to wait for our room to be prepared. Having said that they did do it quickly... More

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Toronto, Canada
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21 reviews 21 reviews
10 hotel reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2013 NEW

I had heard that the Serena Kigali was the best hotel in the city and I have to agree. This hotel has all of the amenities you would want in a hotel, and it's nice to see that Rwanda is world class in this way. There is a lot of staff on hand to ensure that you feel welcomed, safe... More

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7 hotel reviews
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 May 2013

If you were traveling from the US or Europe to do business in Kigali the Serena would fit your Hilton/Marriott class expectations. Very good reliable service, food, room quality, etc. If you are willing to step out of the box and risk the poor service there are lots of other places to stay and save some funds. Just depends on... More

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Lexington, Massachusetts
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3 reviews 3 reviews
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 May 2013

Quality hotel with a very impressive physical plant as well as good looking amenities. Pool area is attractive as are the restaurant areas. Front desk was a little slow but pleasant people and efficient. Hotel staff overall excellent helpful and willing to offer assistance. Rooms spacious with quality bathrooms plus amenities. Majority of travelers should find this property very adequate... More

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Harare, Mashonaland East, Zimbabwe
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 May 2013

I stayed at the Serena Hotel in Kigali while on a business trip early this year and it was great. The room, bathrooms are spacious and very well done with a traditional flavour. All the staff I interacted with during my brief stay in the Hotel were very friendly and ready to assist. The food in the restaraunt downstairs was... More

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Richmond, VA
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 May 2013

Stayed on business, and felt that all staff I encountered treated me to good service with a friendly demeanor. They have a security screening at the entrance, which I am sure gives the guests an added feeling of safety. The hotel itself is massive, and offers you a fabulously large pool, with poolside dining and two bar and restaurant options.... More

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Porto Alegre, RS
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7 reviews 7 reviews
5 hotel reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 May 2013

Serena is know in Rwanda as the best hotel in the country. It's the hotel that hosts VIPs, politicians, big company executives and other type of high profile travelers. The hotel itself is like any good hotel in the USA or Europe, with most amenities you could expect. Service, however, tries to follow the standards of very good international hotels.... More

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Kigali, Rwanda
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5 reviews 5 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 April 2013

It is the best hotel in Rwanda. More costly than the other hotels for the fact that its the best! They don't compromise on quality for anything! The ambience especially the poolside is great during the evenings. Had a cocktail in one of their conference rooms and the whole experience was impressive!

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Nairobi
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 April 2013

This hotel does not deliver the service, you are paying for. The staff is rude and not friendly at all. For this amount of money, you expect another level of hospitality. I would never recommend this hotel in Kigali. There are far more better options than this hotel, with a much better price quality level.

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London
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56 reviews 56 reviews
42 hotel reviews
Reviews in 26 cities Reviews in 26 cities
43 helpful votes 43 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 April 2013

Have to say, was really impressed with this hotel. And there was no doubt you're staying in the best hotel in Kigali. The rooms were spacious with a good range of TV channels and moderately fast internet. and Bathrooms were generously sized and well stocked. A great pool area and good sized gym. Service throughout the hotel was pretty good,... More

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Additional Information about Kigali Serena Hotel

Address: Boulevard de la Revolution | P.O. Box 7469, Kigali, Rwanda
Region: Rwanda > Kigali Province > Kigali
Amenities:
Business Centre Fitness Centre Free Parking Restaurant Room Service Suites Swimming Pool
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Ranked #2 of 26 hotels in Kigali
Price range (per night): RM1,109 - 1,151
Hotel Class:5 star (5*)
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
Situated in Central Kigali, the ambassadorial and commercial heart of Rwanda, and the city's pre-eminent meeting place for diplomats and businessmen. The Hotel is situated only 10 km from Kigali International Airport. ... more   less 
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