Reviews of Hotel des Mille Collines
Wildlife sightings and reviews
68 independent comments and wildlife information from our travellers who have visited Hotel des Mille Collines and kindly agreed to share their thoughts. They do not necessarily represent the views of Expert Africa
Dr E
Pennsylvania
"excellent"
1 night Arrived 4 Mar 2018
"We only spent a few hours and had breakfast at this hotel. We arrived very late at night.
The room was really more than we needed for the few hours that we spent there." See all these reviews: 8n in Rwanda; 4n in Tanzania
The room was really more than we needed for the few hours that we spent there." See all these reviews: 8n in Rwanda; 4n in Tanzania
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent
Service:
Excellent
Rooms:
Excellent
Food:
Excellent
Mr & Mrs H
Cambourne
"Didn't live up to expectations"
1 night Arrived 21 Jan 2018
"Main areas, reception and restaurant and gardens were all excellent, however, the room itself looked tired and in need of a refurbishment.
There also no hot water on the morning of departure which was a bit inconvenient as I wanted to wash my hair and had to boil kettles and do it over the sink." See all these reviews: 6n in Rwanda
There also no hot water on the morning of departure which was a bit inconvenient as I wanted to wash my hair and had to boil kettles and do it over the sink." See all these reviews: 6n in Rwanda
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Good
Location:
Good
Service:
Good
Rooms:
Average
Food:
Good
Facilities:
Good
Mr B
Hertfordshire
"Hotel des Mille Collines review"
1 night Arrived 10 Oct 2017
"Please see previous comments for this hotel
[Ed: See below]" See all these reviews: 6n in Rwanda; 6n in Kenya
[Ed: See below]" See all these reviews: 6n in Rwanda; 6n in Kenya
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent
Mr B
Hertfordshire
"Hotel des Mille Collines review"
1 night Arrived 5 Oct 2017
"2 nights at hotel - at the beginning and at end of stay in Rwanda.
1st night our room was at the back of the hotel (seems all odd numbered rooms face the same view) and was subject to noise at about 04.30 which, on commenting later to our guide, reckons was due to activity associated with a shopping mall which had recently been built. Best to avoid odd numbered rooms if possible!
Our guide had mentioned this to hotel management and he said they would ensure we were in a front facing (even numbered) room when we next stayed. In fact they put us in a mini suite which was a pleasant surprise and just a shame we could not take full advantage." See all these reviews: 6n in Rwanda; 6n in Kenya
1st night our room was at the back of the hotel (seems all odd numbered rooms face the same view) and was subject to noise at about 04.30 which, on commenting later to our guide, reckons was due to activity associated with a shopping mall which had recently been built. Best to avoid odd numbered rooms if possible!
Our guide had mentioned this to hotel management and he said they would ensure we were in a front facing (even numbered) room when we next stayed. In fact they put us in a mini suite which was a pleasant surprise and just a shame we could not take full advantage." See all these reviews: 6n in Rwanda; 6n in Kenya
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Good
Location:
Good
Service:
Good
Rooms:
Good
Food:
Good
Mrs G
Fareham
"Hotel des Mille Collines review"
1 night Arrived 14 Aug 2017
"Hotel was only about 20 minutes from the airport. Security was tight.
Room was clean and tidy, if a bit tired/dated.
Breakfast and service were fine." See all these reviews: 11n in Rwanda
Room was clean and tidy, if a bit tired/dated.
Breakfast and service were fine." See all these reviews: 11n in Rwanda
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Good
Location:
Good
Service:
Good
Rooms:
Average
Food:
Good
Mr A
California
"Hotel des Mille Collines review"
1 night Arrived 14 Mar 2017
"We had a very pleasant stay. The bar area by the pool was very nice for an evening drink."
See all these reviews: 8n in Tanzania; 4n in Rwanda
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Good
Location:
Excellent
Service:
Excellent
Rooms:
Good
Food:
Good
Facilities:
Good
Mr L & Mrs O
PA, USA
"Quiet Stay Downtown"
1 night Arrived 5 Feb 2017
"Very good choice in downtown Kigali. Good food and wonderful staff, convenient location downtown. We especially enjoyed breakfast on the terrace."
See all these reviews: 6n in Botswana; 6n in Rwanda; 2n in South Africa
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Good
Location:
Excellent
Service:
Excellent
Rooms:
Good
Food:
Good
Ms J
Woking
"Luxurious stay at Hotel des Mille Collines"
1 night Arrived 6 Dec 2016
"We only stayed at this hotel one night on our way to Tanzania but were very impressed with it. It was very much like any international hotel; very chic.
We were very tired and decided to have a massage. It was one of the best massages I've had." See all these reviews: 9n in Tanzania; 4n in Rwanda
We were very tired and decided to have a massage. It was one of the best massages I've had." See all these reviews: 9n in Tanzania; 4n in Rwanda
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent
Location:
Good
Rooms:
Good
Mr & Dr C
Chicago
"Clean. Modern. Lovely."
1 night Arrived 18 Aug 2016
"The hotel is clean, modern and generally lovely, and has quite a bit of character. The lobby and common areas, including the pool and restaurant, are very nice and modern. The room we stayed in was perfectly adequate but not extraordinary. The hotel has an historical charm that adds to its character."
See all these reviews: 8n in Zambia; 6n in Rwanda
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Good
Location:
Excellent
Service:
Excellent
Activities:
Average
Rooms:
Good
Food:
Good
Facilities:
Good
Mr & Dr C
Chicago
"Clean. Modern. Lovely."
1 night Arrived 13 Aug 2016
"The hotel is clean, modern and generally lovely, and has quite a bit of character.
The lobby and common areas, including the pool and restaurant, are very nice and modern. The room we stayed in was perfectly adequate but not extraordinary.
The hotel has an historical charm that adds to its character." See all these reviews: 8n in Zambia; 6n in Rwanda
The lobby and common areas, including the pool and restaurant, are very nice and modern. The room we stayed in was perfectly adequate but not extraordinary.
The hotel has an historical charm that adds to its character." See all these reviews: 8n in Zambia; 6n in Rwanda
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Good
Location:
Excellent
Service:
Excellent
Activities:
Average
Rooms:
Good
Food:
Good
Facilities:
Good
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