Hôtel des Mille Collines

Hôtel des Mille Collines is one of the larger hotels as well as one of the best ones that Kigali can offer to the visitors. The name of the hotel translates as “a thousand hills”, named after the breath-taking landscape of Rwanda.

The Hotel is located within the heart of the business district of Kigali from where just 20 minutes’ drive one can easily reach the Kigali International Airport. Other significant places close to the Hôtel des Mille Collines are the Kigali Convention Centre, Inema Art Centre and Kigali Memorial Centre.

The Hôtel des Mille Collines was built in 1973 by the Belgian airliner Sabena which owned the hotel up until 1994. Consisting of 5 floors, there are about 112 tastefully furnished rooms and suites with a mix of traditional and contemporary handicrafts and art. There are classic rooms with a choice between queen-sized or twin beds that offer comfort for every guest’s well-being. Each room provides large windows, allowing a lot of daylight and overlooking the lively city. The hotel has excellent amenities such as bar, restaurant, WIFI, among others.