Hotel Chez Lando is a four-category hotel in Remera, a residential and business district on the airport road in eastern Kigali. It has 82 rooms, in economy, comfort and luxury categories, and is set around a garden with a terrace, a coffee shop and a children's playground. Facilities include an on-site restaurant serving lunch and dinner, a gym, a billiards table, meeting rooms, a banquet hall, a concierge and a 24-hour front desk. A free airport shuttle is available on request, and parking is free. Wi-Fi is free in the rooms. The airport is only about ten minutes away by car, so the hotel suits early flights and late arrivals, and it sits within walking distance of the Rwanda Development Board, which handles gorilla permits, and the Amahoro stadium. The BK Arena, a major venue for concerts and sport, is a two-minute drive away. The place has the feel of a long-established, locally owned hotel, with a calm atmosphere and attentive staff, rather than a large international brand.
Location and getting around
Remera is a busy but friendly area with plenty of local restaurants and cafes. Master Grill, Asian Kitchen, Sol e Luna and Question Coffee are all within a short walk, so you can eat well without ordering a taxi. Kigali Heights is about three minutes away by car, the Convention Centre and the Inema Art Center are within five kilometres and the airport is a ten-minute drive.
For park trips, operators will collect you from the hotel, and the east side of town is convenient for the road to Akagera.\n\nRooms and who it suits: the rooms are garden-view singles in three sizes, from a compact economy room to a larger luxury room, which suits solo travellers best.
Couples and families should check the room layouts and bed types carefully when they book. The hotel appeals to business travellers, solo visitors on a modest budget and people with early or late flights who value being near the airport. The garden and the playground make it a pleasant choice for guests with children, and the pool table adds a relaxed touch.\n\nGood to know: check-in is from one in the afternoon and check-out is at eleven in the morning.
Pets are not allowed. Because the restaurant serves lunch and dinner, ask about breakfast arrangements when you book. If you want a pool and a spa, choose Lemigo or the Marriott. If you want a similarly small, personal stay in a different part of town, Heaven boutique hotel is a good alternative.
Why stay here
- ✓Free airport shuttle on request
- ✓Free parking
- ✓On-site restaurant
- ✓Terrace and coffee shop
- ✓Garden and playground
- ✓Gym
- ✓Billiards table
- ✓Free in-room Wi-Fi
Good questions
How far is Hotel Chez Lando from the airport?+
About ten minutes by car, and a free shuttle is available on request.
Where is the hotel?+
It is on KG 201 Street in Remera, on the airport road, near the Amahoro stadium and BK Arena.
Is there a restaurant?+
Yes, an on-site restaurant serves lunch and dinner, and a coffee shop and terrace are also on site.
