The Radisson Blu Hotel and Convention Centre is the biggest hotel on this list, with 291 rooms and suites, most with private balconies and free high-speed Wi-Fi. It sits in an office park next to the Kigali Convention Centre, a short drive from the city centre, and its facilities are a main selling point: an outdoor swimming pool, the Izuba Wellness Spa, a fitness centre, a tennis court and aerobics classes. Two restaurants anchor the dining: the Larder serves a breakfast buffet and Rwandan and continental dishes, and Filini serves Italian food. There are also the Lounge and Piazza bars and a rooftop bar. A Made in Rwanda shop sells local gifts, and an airport shuttle, room service, a concierge and luggage storage are available. There are 650 parking bays on site.
Location and getting around: the hotel is at the Kigali Roundabout, a few kilometres from the centre and a short drive from the airport, though the hotel website quotes different distances, so confirm the transfer time when you book. It is not a walking hotel, but taxis and moto rides are plentiful, and tour operators pick up here regularly. Its position beside the Convention Centre means it fills during conferences, so book early if your dates coincide with a major event.
Rooms and who it suits: rooms are bright and contemporary with balconies, and the facilities suit families, groups and travellers who want to relax by a pool or spa between treks. The tennis court is unusual in the city, and the rooftop bar gives a view across the hills. Business travellers appreciate the meeting spaces and the wide choice of food on site.
Good to know: the size means service can be busy at peak times, and the location is more about convenience than atmosphere. Ask for a room away from the conference wing if you value quiet. Parking is plentiful, which helps self-drivers. If you prefer a smaller place with more local character, choose Heaven. If you want a central address on the main avenue, choose the Marriott or the Serena.
Why stay here
- ✓Outdoor swimming pool
- ✓Izuba Wellness Spa
- ✓Fitness centre and tennis court
- ✓Two restaurants and a rooftop bar
- ✓Balconies in most rooms
- ✓Free high-speed Wi-Fi
- ✓650 parking bays
- ✓Airport shuttle and concierge
Good questions
Where is the Radisson Blu in Kigali?+
It is at the Kigali Roundabout in Kimihurura, in an office park next to the Kigali Convention Centre, a short drive from the city centre.
Does it have a pool?+
Yes, there is an outdoor swimming pool, along with a spa, a fitness centre and a tennis court.
Is parking available?+
Yes, the hotel has about 650 parking bays, which is helpful if you are driving yourself.
