The iconic 'Hotel Rwanda' offering luxury accommodations with historical significance. Features well-appointed rooms, multiple dining options, a large pool, and beautiful gardens. Located in the business district with easy access to Kigali's attractions.
Hôtel des Mille Collines stands at 2 KN 6 Avenue in Kigali's central business district, one of the most recognized hotel addresses in East Africa and among the most historically significant properties on the African continent. Built in 1973 and named for Rwanda's famous "land of a thousand hills," the hotel became internationally known through the 2004 film Hotel Rwanda, which dramatized events of 1994 when the hotel sheltered over 1,200 people during the genocide. A visit carries genuine weight beyond the usual sightseeing.
The property has been substantially renovated and today operates as a four-star hotel. The architecture retains its characteristic low-rise, tropical modernist footprint — wide overhangs, terraced grounds, and an outdoor pool terrace that has become the hotel's most photographed feature. Interiors throughout the public spaces have been updated with contemporary finishes while the sense of accumulated history remains palpable.
Accommodation covers around 112 rooms and suites across Standard, Superior, Executive, and Suite categories. Rooms are spacious by Kigali standards, with quality bedding, flat-screen televisions, air conditioning, work desks, and en-suite marble bathrooms. Executive rooms and suites offer upgraded views across the pool and surrounding hills.
Dining options include two restaurants and two bars. The Panorama Restaurant serves international and African menus in a setting overlooking the pool and Kigali's hillside skyline. The Pool Bar is a perennial social hub, drawing hotel guests and Kigali professionals throughout the day and into the evening.
A large outdoor swimming pool anchors the hotel grounds, complemented by two tennis courts, a well-equipped gym, and a spa offering massage and beauty treatments. The business center and multiple conference rooms serve a significant corporate and government meetings market. The concierge team is skilled in arranging gorilla trekking permits, airport transfers, and countrywide travel logistics.
Amenities
- outdoor pool
- tennis courts
- gym
- 3 restaurants
- bars
- free Wi-Fi
- business center
- spa services
Location
2 KN 6 Avenue, Kigali, Rwanda
-1.9536, 30.0608 View on map
Highlights
- Iconic 'Hotel Rwanda' property carrying profound historical significance from the 1994 genocide period
- Large outdoor pool terrace that serves as one of Kigali's most recognizable social gathering spaces
- Panorama Restaurant with elevated views over the city's characteristic hill-and-valley skyline
- Tennis courts, spa, and gym rounding out a comprehensive leisure offering in the city center
- Strong conference infrastructure used by governments and international organizations across the region
Tips for visiting
- The pool area is open to day visitors for a fee — a useful option for non-guests wanting access to the most famous pool in Rwanda.
- Book a Superior or Executive room on the upper floors to secure pool views; standard rooms on lower floors face the parking area.
- The Pool Bar is consistently one of Kigali's best venues for an informal business meeting — arrive by 17:00 to secure a good table.
- Parking can be tight during major conferences; request information on overflow parking from the concierge on busy event days.
- Longtime staff at the hotel have personal memories of 1994 and are often willing to share them with respectful guests — an experience available nowhere else.