This hotel in the heart of a shopping district offers free breakfasts and WiFi, plus practical coworking spaces and meeting rooms for business travelers
Holiday Express Hotel is in a vibrant shopping area. Guests enjoy a complimentary breakfast buffet and daily manager's receptions on the terrace. Practical amenities include coworking spaces, meeting rooms, and luggage storage, making nearby attractions easily accessible.
Located in Nakasero neighborhood, Holiday Express Hotel is connected to a shopping center. Kabaka's Lake and Lake Victoria reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Destreet Art Gallery and Wonder World Amusement Park. Ndere Cultural Centre and Nakigalala Tea Estate are also worth visiting. Visit our Kampala travel guide
Dastur St, Kampala, Central Region
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
Luxury hotel located in Nakasero
You can look forward to a free breakfast buffet, a free roundtrip airport shuttle, and an adjacent golf course at Holiday Express Hotel. Fitness classes are offered at the gym; the property also has a free daily manager's reception, a terrace, and shopping on site. Free in-room WiFi, with speed of 25+ Mbps, is available to all guests, along with a coffee shop/cafe and a hair salon.
Additional perks include:
Free self parking, valet parking, and extended parking
Limo/town car service, ATM/banking services, and a banquet hall
Local meal delivery service, coworking spaces, and a TV in the lobby
Room features
All 66 individually furnished rooms feature comforts such as premium bedding and first-run movies, in addition to thoughtful touches like pillow menus and laptop-friendly workspaces.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
Reusable coffee/tea filters, recycling, and eco-friendly cleaning products
Bathrooms with rainfall showers or deep soaking bathtubs plus bidets and free toiletries
32-inch LED TVs with premium channels and first-run movies
Wardrobes/closets, a personal chef, and highchairs
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
Family friendly
High chair
Laundry facilities
Snack bar/deli
Soundproofed rooms
Conveniences
24-hour front desk
ATM
Guidebooks
Hair salon
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Guest services
Change of bedsheets (on request)
Change of towels on request
Concierge services
Dry cleaning/laundry service
Housekeeping (daily)
Tour and ticket assistance
Turndown service
Wedding services
Business services
3 meeting rooms
Business center
Conference center (4,090 square feet of space)
Coworking space
Outdoors
Outdoor furniture
Terrace
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
More
At least 10% of profits reinvested in community and sustainability
At least 80% of food locally-sourced
At least 80% organic food
Banquet hall
Designated smoking areas
Local artist showcase
Local culture and ecosystem education
Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
Mosquito nets
Vegan dining options
Vegetarian breakfast available
Vegetarian dining options
Room amenities
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
Entertainment
32-inch LED TV with premium satellite channels
First-run movies
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
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Property payment types
Important information
Fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:
Shuttle transfer per adult: USD 45 (one-way)
Shuttle transfer per child: USD 40 (one-way), from 4 to 12 years old
We have included all charges provided to us by the property.
Optional extras
Hosted evening meal: USD 14
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
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
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
A fee for a mandatory Christmas Day gala dinner is included in the total price displayed for stays on December 25
A fee for a mandatory Christmas Eve gala dinner is included in the total price displayed for stays on December 24
A fee for a mandatory New Year's Eve gala dinner is included in the total price displayed for stays on December 31
A fee for a mandatory New Year's Day gala dinner is included in the total price displayed for stays on January 1
A fee for a mandatory Valentine's Day gala dinner is included in the total price displayed for stays on February 14
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
Parking height restrictions apply
Frequently asked questions
Is Holiday Express Hotel pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking?
Self parking and valet parking are free at this property.
What time is check-in at Holiday Express Hotel?
Check-in start time: 6:00 AM; Check-in end time: anytime.
What time is check-out at Holiday Express Hotel?
Check-out is at 10:30 AM.
Does Holiday Express Hotel provide a shuttle to the airport?
Yes, there's a free airport shuttle that runs on request.
Where is Holiday Express Hotel located?
Located in Nakasero, this luxury hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Embassy of Belgium, Independence Monument, and Owino Market. The Parliament of the Republic of Uganda and Embassy of France are also within 15 minutes.
Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?
Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.
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Reviews
Holiday Express Hotel Reviews
6.0
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Reviews
6/10 Okay
Desta Embaye
29 February 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.