Reviews of Hotel des Mille Collines
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65 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
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
Indiana
"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
Carter Caravan
USA
"Hotel des Mille Collines"
2 nights Arrived 5 Aug 2016
"Unique history that thank goodness most hotels would not have. Had security check oint for entering hotel. A coupleof blocks down the street from the presidential palace in a more residential area. Close to banksand shopping. The prices are a little high for the food and beverage considerig this is Africa. There is a good restaurant a few blocks away called Heaven(same prices) but an alternative for dinner if you are staying 2 or more nights. Heaven is also a boutique hotel."
See all these reviews: 9n in Tanzania; 9n in Rwanda; 3n in Kenya; 1n in South Africa
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Good
Location:
Excellent
Service:
Good
Activities:
Good
Rooms:
Good
Food:
Average
Facilities:
Good
Rob
Watford
"A great location for central Kigali."
1 night Arrived 6 Jun 2016
"I arrived late on Sunday and left fairly early the following day. It is therefore not really possible to give a comprehensive account. However for the time I was there the staff were extremely attentive, the rooms comfortable and the food good."
See all these reviews: 12n in Rwanda
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent
Location:
Excellent
Service:
Excellent
Rooms:
Good
Food:
Good
The Denan Group
USA
"Very nice hotel"
1 night Arrived 20 Feb 2016
"Since we only stayed for an overnight we didn't have an opportunity to use all their services but everything was fine. Room was a typical hotel/motel room. Very Clean.
The breakfast was fabulous! Everything you could possibly want to eat for breakfast was available!
We did have dinner and lunch as well. Good food. We did sit out under the large canopy near the bar and it was a lovely respite from the city.
I would recommend it to future clients." See all these reviews: 5n in Rwanda
The breakfast was fabulous! Everything you could possibly want to eat for breakfast was available!
We did have dinner and lunch as well. Good food. We did sit out under the large canopy near the bar and it was a lovely respite from the city.
I would recommend it to future clients." See all these reviews: 5n in Rwanda
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Good
Location:
Excellent
Service:
Excellent
Rooms:
Good
Food:
Average
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