Palace Hotel Arusha is on Makongoro Road in the middle of town and is the most walkable of the larger hotels in this guide. It is an upscale property with ninety-seven individually furnished rooms, from Standard and Deluxe Rooms to Studios, Superior and Executive Rooms and a Deluxe Suite. All rooms look over the city, and the bedding is a point of pride, with Egyptian cotton sheets, pillowtop mattresses and down comforters. Bathrooms have rainfall showers or deep soaking tubs, and rooms have air conditioning, a refrigerator and a kettle.
Facilities
A free breakfast buffet starts the day, and an on-site restaurant serves breakfast and dinner, with a bar, a terrace and a garden. A spa offers massages, and 24-hour room service is described. Free Wi-Fi is provided in rooms, and self-parking is free. There are three meeting rooms, a concierge and a twenty-four hour front desk, as well as a lift. The page does not list a swimming pool among the amenities, so check if a pool is important to you.
Location
The hotel is about a three-minute walk from the Arusha Clock Tower and the Natural History Museum, five minutes from the International Conference Centre and ten minutes from the Maasai Market and Curios Crafts and the Arusha Declaration Monument. The domestic airport is around twenty-five minutes away by car, and a round-trip airport shuttle can be arranged on request for a surcharge. This position makes it ideal for travellers who prefer to walk to cafes, craft shops and museums between safari days.
Who it suits
Couples, solo travellers and small groups who want a central base with a bit of polish will enjoy it. It is a good choice for people planning a town walking tour, a cooking class or the nightlife tour, since many starting points are close by. The spa and quiet rooms help with recovery after long drives.
Good to know
Check-in begins in the late morning, and check-out is at half past ten, with late check-out available for a fee if there is space. Pets are not allowed. Some rate plans are all-inclusive, so compare rates carefully and read what is included. Free cancellation applies to selected rates.
Because the hotel is in the centre, rooms facing the street can be livelier in the evening, so ask for a quieter room if you are a light sleeper. It offers a convenient, comfortable and good-value stay for visitors who want to be in the middle of things.
A few more tips
Because the airport shuttle is a surcharge service, book it before arrival rather than on the day. If you plan to use the spa, reserve a slot early in the day, as treatments can fill quickly. The Natural History Museum and the Clock Tower are so close that you can fit them into the gaps between tours, and the staff can give directions to the nearest cafes and craft stalls.
Why stay here
- ✓Spa with massages
- ✓On-site restaurant and bar
- ✓Free breakfast buffet
- ✓Terrace and garden
- ✓24-hour room service
- ✓Concierge and 24-hour front desk
- ✓Free Wi-Fi
- ✓Free self parking
Good questions
How close is the Clock Tower?+
About a three-minute walk. The Natural History Museum is also very close.
Does the hotel have a pool?+
A pool is not listed among the amenities, so check before booking if you need one.
Is an airport shuttle available?+
Yes, on request for a surcharge.
