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Reviews of Speke Hotel 1996 Ltd

7/9 Nile Avenue, Kampala, Uganda

#51 of 93 hotels in Kampala

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 295 hotel reviews

7.2

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.0

  • Comfort

    7.7

  • Location

    8.6

  • Facilities

    7.2

  • Staff

    8.4

  • Value for money

    7.5

  • Free WiFi

    7.9

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  • Reviewed: 27 May 2024

    8.0
    Staff deserve a comendation
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    As you would expect with a 1920’s building, electric points in the rooms are minimal and no points near the bed for phone chargers, but we managed. Weekend at the hotel was peaceful but road noise during a weekday is intrusive.

    Enjoyed the 1920’s feel, excellent staff, breakfast buffet very good choices, evening menus offered a wide choice. Shower in room 124 was lovely and hot and bed comfortable.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 24 March 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Deluxe Single Room
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The hotel is very very old and all the furniture is old There is no plugs near the beds. I had to change the room to find a room with a good AC

    Hotel is overall good value for money Close to the market and restaurantes The hotel is clean and they always spray against mosquitos

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 March 2024

    6.0
    Generally for sort stay is convenient
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Looks little rundown

    In general for two nights and the price is good. G

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 17 March 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Deluxe Single Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Only cold water in the shower. Reception said I must let it run for 5-6 minutes and it would get warm. This was not only water waste but it also did not work - water stayed cold. It is noisy in the evening and night.

    Staff is very supportive and friendly. Airport pickup was on time and I felt safe. Breakfast is very nice. I like the rooms, furniture is nice, beds are comfortable.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 26 February 2024

    8.0
    Welcoming and friendly staff ,made our stay very pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    All good

    All very central to where we wanted to be

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 4 February 2024

    6.0
    Shocking plumbing but a good area and Room 107 was good, after 3 other attempts at an acceptable one
    • Business trip
    • Group
    • Deluxe Single Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Old TV’s with few channels and the plumbing is really not up to scratch., for both myself and my colleague’s room. Room 107 however, was great!

    In the Centre of Kampala and very accessible but the standard has dropped a few notches since my last stay in 2018.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 11 December 2023

    8.0
    My stay was pleasant, thanks to the staff that work there.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Deluxe Double Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The bathroom could use some upgrading. My first room prior to being switched did not have hot water or proper functioning AC

    The staff was very friendly and helpful and the hotel is centrally located which is an added bonus.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 27 November 2023

    7.0
    I enjoyed my stay at the Hotel
    • Business trip
    • Group
    • Standard Apartment
    • Stayed 3 nights

    The room rate is quite expensive, this rate should be reviwed downwards

    Location was okay for me to access the city center, it was easy to locate and its a popular hotel at the city of Kampala

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 19 November 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Deluxe Double Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Noise from the busy Street. Room quite small

    Overall a nice place. One of the oldest hotels in kampala. Staff very friendly.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 7 November 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Deluxe Twin Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    breakfast can have more variety. I stay in room 106 and AC was noisy.

    the location for my job is great. just 15 minutes of walk to busy market area of kampala

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 2 November 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Deluxe Single Room
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The size of the room. It was limiting.

    The location of the hotel. The friendliness of the staff. They were very approachable and helpful

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 1 November 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Deluxe Single Room
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    for a 4star hotel, I believe these following could be make hotel better 1. more verity in breakfast. 2. hair drier in room. 3. slippers in room 4. in rush hour in morning hot water for bath has problem and it is cold, other times it is excellent

    location for our job was great. atmosphere is great for relaxing

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 28 October 2023

    7.0
    In summary, modest place for a short stay of 2 days
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Apartment
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    It has no amenities ie gym, pool The apartments are outdated with no AC The apartments are far from the hotel and in the city so it’s very noisy and hard to sleep Food service can be slow

    Friendly staff Great portions in meals Clean room Good ambience and lovely evening band

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 2 October 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Business trip
    • People with friends
    • Deluxe Double Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The location, heritage, architecture

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 28 September 2023

    7.0
    3/5
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    All was ok except the noisy bed

    The bed wasn’t comfortable 🙄

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 27 September 2023

    8.0
    Wonderful.
    • Business trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Apartment
    • Stayed 11 nights

    The towels are clean but could use an overhaul. Depending on the room one gets, it can be noisy especially in the weekend when there is activity at the Sheraton Hotel across the road, otherwise the hotel itself is quiet,

    Location is great. One can walk anywhere. It is very safe. Breakfast is good. Caters for all creeds. But there is room for improvement. The rooms are clean and spacious for a 100 year old hotel.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 21 September 2023

    7.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    I found the twin room very comfortable and liked the decor. Very helpful staff at reception especially Agnes and Robert

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 16 September 2023

    7.0
    We liked the hospitality but we couldn’t sleep during our stay there is too much noise around
    • Business trip
    • Group
    • Standard Apartment
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The hospitality,breakfast

    The breakfast was awesome

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 16 September 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    This is an old hotel, it needs updating. I was asked to pay for breakfast for my guest even though I booked and paid for 2 people

    The location and the breakfast were ok

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 9 September 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Apartment
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Make sure to not book the apartment that is listed as the cheapest option on booking. We thought it is just a cheaper room category but it is not. Rather, it is in a different building where you have to walk a bit, it has a kitchen (and the related insects) and is generally very different from the rooms in Speke. Maybe interesting for people staying long term who wish to cook for themselves, but not really for tourists. Luckily we could change to a normal and extremely nice room in the main building for the second night!

    The hotel is excellent and the stay was very comfortable. The staff did their best to correct the mistake with the room, although it had been our own fault. The second night in the right room was perfect

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 6 September 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Deluxe Single Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    It’s beginning to be a bit run down and only one bar of soap, two drinking glasses, and no face cloth were made an available for 3 people. Also, we would really appreciate the option of porridge or oatmeal on the breakfast bar.

    Room was quiet and staff is the BEST! Every effort was made to accommodate our requests.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 1 September 2023

    6.0
    Would go back again since it is reasonable compared to other 4* hotels that don't offer buffet break
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Deluxe Single Room
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The Hotel offers almost the same breakfast on daily basis. There was no variety I would like more variety on cereals. They offer only cornflakes and rice crisps with milk. There was only two or three items of hot items. I do not eat eggs and potatoes (carbohydrate). Cooked veggies once in a while. TV was not functioning for the seven days I stayed there. There were coakroaches in some instances. The wooden floors of the hotel in all the rooms look shabby. They don't get polished.

    I liked their bedding. It was nice and soft. There was enough selection on meals for supper. .

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 31 August 2023

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The rooms and the pictures didn’t match at all. The bathrooms were not function properly where the toilets were leaking and lots of cockroaches were present. The staff had a tired/exhausted look on their face and it felt odd to be in that vicinity. It would be nice to see some pleasantness. There was also a lot of noise. Constantly some concert or clubs nearby playing loudly. For the price I don’t think it’s worth it as the facilities were mediocre.

    The breakfast was good and the bed was pretty comfy. The Khyber restaurant was pretty good and we enjoyed that food. It’s also close by to markets etc so if you need anything it’s easy to access

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 28 August 2023

    7.0
    Suited my needs perfectly.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    I wish there had been more lounging areas - Possibly some outdoor seating other than restaurant tables by the busy road. I was disappointed that the rock bar and pizzeria were both closed.

    Large rooms with comfortable bed. Very attentive and friendly staff. Week located.

    Stayed in August 2023

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