Four Points by Sheraton Kigali is one of the newer hotels in the capital, a modern eight-storey building on KN 3 Avenue in Kiyovu with about 154 rooms. It is a four-star hotel aimed at travellers who want contemporary rooms, reliable brand standards and a central address without paying five-star prices. Facilities include an outdoor pool, a fitness centre that is open around the clock, a restaurant, a coffee shop and deli, and two bars or lounges. There is also a terrace and garden, a concierge desk, laundry and dry cleaning, luggage storage and a 24-hour front desk, with a lift to all floors. Free Wi-Fi is available in every room and in some public areas, and self-parking on site is free. A buffet breakfast is served daily, though it is not part of every rate, so check what your booking includes. The hotel does not have a spa, so guests who want treatments should look at the Marriott or the Serena instead. An airport shuttle can be arranged on request, and staff speak several languages.
Location and getting around
The hotel sits in Kiyovu, close to the centre, within a short walk of the Union Trade Centre and a pleasant walk from the Kandt House Museum of Natural History. The Kigali Convention Centre is a short drive, and the airport is roughly half an hour away by car depending on traffic, so confirm the transfer time and arrangement when you book. Taxis and ride-hailing cars are plentiful, and tour operators will collect you from the lobby for the memorial, city tours and the parks.
Rooms and who it suits
Rooms are modern, bright and well equipped, and the building's age shows in the finishes and the efficiency of the systems. It suits business travellers who want fast Wi-Fi and a gym, couples who want a stylish base, and first-time visitors who prefer a recognisable brand. Families can use the pool and the on-site restaurant, though there are bigger family-oriented hotels in the city.
Good to know
Because the hotel has no spa, it is not the pick for travellers planning a long recovery after trekking, but the pool and the 24-hour gym are useful. Free parking helps self-drive visitors, and luggage storage is handy if you are heading to the parks and returning to Kigali. Cards are the normal way to pay, so carry a card as well as some Rwandan francs for tips and small purchases.
How it compares
The Four Points is newer and slightly more contemporary than the Serena and the Park Inn, with a similar price band to the Radisson Blu, though with fewer on-site facilities. For a splurge, choose the Marriott. For a boutique stay, choose Heaven. For history and gardens, choose the Hôtel des Mille Collines. For a modern, central, no-fuss base, the Four Points is a good fit, especially for a night or two on either side of a trip to the parks.
Why stay here
- ✓Outdoor pool
- ✓24-hour fitness centre
- ✓Restaurant, coffee shop and deli
- ✓Two bars and lounges
- ✓Terrace and garden
- ✓Free Wi-Fi in rooms
- ✓Free on-site parking
- ✓Airport shuttle on request
Good questions
Where is Four Points by Sheraton Kigali?+
It is on KN 3 Avenue in Kiyovu, close to the centre of Kigali and a short walk from the Union Trade Centre.
Does it have a pool and a spa?+
It has an outdoor pool and a 24-hour fitness centre, but no spa.
Is parking free?+
Yes, self-parking on site is free, and free Wi-Fi is available in all rooms.
