10/10 Excellent
Itayi
Jul 13, 2024
Itayi
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Holiday Express Hotel
4.5 star property
4.5-star luxury hotel, connected to a shopping center in Nakasero
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Reviews
6.06.0 out of 10
Popular amenities
- Breakfast included
- Free airport shuttle
- Parking included
- Free WiFi
- Restaurant
- Air conditioning
Explore the area
Dastur St, Kampala, Central Region
- The Parliament of the Republic of UgandaPlace, The Parliament of the Republic of Uganda13 min walk
- Embassy of SwedenPlace, Embassy of Sweden15 min walk
- St. Francis Hospital - NsambyaPlace, St. Francis Hospital - Nsambya18 min walk
- Entebbe (EBB-Entebbe Intl.)Airport, Entebbe (EBB-Entebbe Intl.)42 min drive
Room options
View all photos for Deluxe Double or Twin Room
Deluxe Double or Twin Room
- City view
- 25 sq m
- Sleeps 2
- 1 Twin Bed
View all photos for Deluxe Double Room, 1 Double Bed, City View
Deluxe Double Room, 1 Double Bed, City View
- City view
- 1 bedroom
- Sleeps 2
- 1 Double Bed
View all photos for Deluxe Triple Room
Deluxe Triple Room
- City view
- 32 sq m
- 1 bedroom
- Sleeps 3
- 3 Twin Beds
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About the area
Kampala
Heart of Kampala.Within a 10-minute walk of this Nakasero hotel, you'll find Embassy of Belgium and Independence Monument. Owino Market and The Parliament of the Republic of Uganda are also within half a mile (1 km).
What's nearby
- Embassy of France - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
- The Parliament of the Republic of Uganda - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
- Embassy of Sweden - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
- Embassy of Sudan - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
- St. Francis Hospital - Nsambya - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
Getting around
- Entebbe Intl. Airport (EBB) - 68 min drive
Restaurants
- Grand Imperial Hotel - 7 min walk
- Cafe Javas Boulevard - 3 min walk
- 2K Restaurant Central - 5 min walk
- Mask Foods - 7 min walk
- Cafe Mocca - 7 min walk
About this property
Holiday Express Hotel
4.5-star luxury hotel, connected to a shopping center in Nakasero
Along with a restaurant and a coffee shop/cafe, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can unwind with a drink at one of the 2 bars/lounges. Free breakfast is served daily, and guests can also enjoy a free nightly manager's reception. Public spaces have free WiFi and wired Internet.
Business amenities include a business center, 3 meeting rooms, and coworking spaces. Event space at this hotel measures 4090 square feet (380 square meters) and includes a conference center. A fitness center, a terrace, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at the luxury Holiday Express Hotel. A roundtrip airport shuttle is free (available 24 hours). Self parking and valet parking are free.
Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4.5-star Kampala hotel.
- 66 guestrooms or units
- 2 bars or lounges
- Meeting rooms
- 4090 sq ft of conference space
- 380 sq m of conference space
- Buffet breakfast (free)
- Manager's reception (free)
- Deli
- Conference center
- Business facilities
- Coffee in lobby
- Dry cleaning
- Self-service laundry
- Front desk (24 hours)
- Storage area for luggage
- Car service
- Tour and ticket information
- Concierge
- Wedding services available
- Terrace
- Beauty salon
- Television in lobby
- ATM
- Onsite shopping
- Smoking in designated areas
- Dining venue
Holiday Express Hotel offers 66 air-conditioned accommodations with complimentary newspapers and complimentary bottled water. Each accommodation is individually furnished. Memory foam beds feature premium bedding. A pillow menu is available. 32-inch LED televisions come with premium satellite channels and first-run movies. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers with deep soaking bathtubs and rainfall showerheads. Bathrooms are also outfitted with slippers, bidets, and complimentary toiletries.
This Kampala hotel provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access, with a WiFi speed of 25+ Mbps. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.
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Property amenities
Family friendly
- High chair
- Laundry facilities
- Snack bar/deli
- Soundproofed rooms
Internet
- Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
- In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
- Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet
Parking and transportation
- Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
- 24-hour free roundtrip airport shuttle on request
- Area shuttle (surcharge) up to 1 km
- Bus station shuttle (surcharge)
- Shopping center shuttle (surcharge)
- Limo/town car service
- Free secured, covered self parking on site
- Free secured, covered valet parking on site
- Free secured extended parking on site
Food and drink
- Free buffet breakfast available 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM on weekends
- 2 bars/lounges
- A coffee shop/cafe
- A restaurant
- Coffee and tea in common areas
- Free daily manager's reception
- Hosted evening meal available daily for a fee of USD 14; reservation required
- Snack bar/deli
Things to do
- 18-hole adjacent golf course
- Bicycle tours
- Fitness classes
- Gym
- Shopping
- TV in common areas
Accessibility
- If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
- Accessible airport shuttle
- Accessible bathtub
- Doorbell and phone notification
- Grab bar in bathtub
- Grab bar in shower
- Grab bar near toilet
- Hand-held showerhead
- Height-adjustable showerhead
- Lever door handles
- Low-height electrical outlets in bathroom
- No elevator
- Portable shower seat
- Tile flooring in room
- Visual fire alarm
- Wheelchair-accessible bathroom vanity
Room amenities
Entertainment
- 32-inch LED TV with premium satellite channels
- First-run movies
Bedroom
- Memory foam mattress
- Pillow menu
- Premium bedding
Bathroom
- Bathtub or shower
- Bidet
- Deep soaking bathtub or rainfall showerhead
- Free toiletries
- Private bathroom
- Slippers
- Soap
- Toilet paper
- Towels provided
Food and drink
- Chef service
- Electric kettle
- Free bottled water
- Meal delivery service
- Restaurant dining guides
More
- Air conditioning
- Cleaning products are eco-friendly
- Connecting rooms available
- Desk
- Free daily newspapers
- Free local calls
- Individual furnishings
- Iron/ironing board
- Laptop workspace
- Mobile key entry
- Phone
- Recycling
- Reusable coffee/tea filters
- Soundproofed rooms
- Water-efficient showers
- Window screens
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 6:00 AM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 15
Check-out
Check-out before 10:30 AM
Special check-in instructions
This property offers transfers from the airport and bus station (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Guests driving to the property should contact this property in advance (e.g., directions)
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
- No pets allowed
Children and extra beds
- Children are welcome.
Property payment types
Important information
Fees
Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:
- Shuttle transfer per adult: USD 45 (one-way)
- Shuttle transfer per child: USD 40 (one-way), from 4 to 12 years old
We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.
Optional extras
The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.
- Hosted evening meal: USD 14
This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.
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, debit cards, and cash
This property uses solar energy
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
- This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, JCB International, Union Pay, debit cards, and cash. This property uses solar energy. Guests can access their rooms with a mobile device.
We should mention
- For stays on 25 December, the total price shown includes a charge for a mandatory Christmas Day gala dinner.
- For stays on 24 December, the total price shown includes a charge for a mandatory Christmas Eve gala dinner.
- For stays on December 31, the total price shown includes a charge for a mandatory New Year's Eve gala dinner.
- For stays on January 1, the total price shown includes a charge for a mandatory New Year's Day gala dinner.
- For stays on 14 February, the total price shown includes a charge for a mandatory Valentine's Day gala dinner.
- Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
Holiday Express Hotel Reviews
Reviews
6.0
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 1 out of 3 reviews
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Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 3 reviews
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Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 3 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 3 reviews
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8.0/10
Cleanliness
6.0/10
Staff & service
6.0/10
Property conditions & facilities
Reviews
6/10 Okay
Desta Embaye
Feb 29, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
The reception is on the first floor. At night the gate is closed, you need to bang loud to wake up the guards.
Desta Embaye
Stayed 11 nights in Feb 2024
2/10 Terrible
YOSHIHIKO
Aug 8, 2025
YOSHIHIKO
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025