Rwanda Hotels

Rwanda Hotels
Despite some tumultuous times in the late 20th century, Rwanda has emerged from its past to become a premiere African location for those who enjoy exotic safaris, nature hikes and trails, mountain biking, and jungle exploration. Finding accommodations in this country is important to having a fun, safe and exciting vacation.

Hotel Gorilla City Center

Located in the heart of Kigali, Hotel Gorillas City Center is a boutique hotel that offers 31 spacious rooms. Rooms come equipped with free wireless Internet, air conditioning and French and English television channels. One can choose from either single or double bedrooms. For fine dining, guests can dine at the hotel's in-house restaurant, which is open from 6 a.m. to midnight. From noon till closing time, the restaurant offers room service. For those bird lovers out there, the hotel's terrace is a great place to watch the various, exotic winged creatures of Rwanda.

Hotel Gorilla City Center
Rue das Parcs
Kigali, Rawanda
(250) 252--1717
gorillashotels.com

Hotel Ibis

Nestled in the downtown of Butare, in South-East Rwanda, Hotel Ibis opened its doors to the public in 1942, and to this day is operated by the same family. Guests can choose from three types of rooms: individual, couple, or large rooms that accommodate up to four people. Each unit features satellite television, international calling and free wireless Internet. The hotel's restaurant serves up an array of French food, including frog's legs, Burgundy snails and Tilapia fish. For those looking for simple food and drinks, Hotel Ibis has a bar that serves a wide selection of fast food and a nice selection of wines, beers and whiskies.

Hotel Ibis
Butare St.
Butare, Rwanda
(250) 530-0005
hotel-ibis.co.rw

Le Garni du Centre

The upscale Le Garni du Centre is a few steps away from the City Centre in Rwanda's capital, Kigali. Guests can choose from two types of rooms: the standard room, or the more expensive and spacious studio apartment room. All rooms come with mini-fridges, personal safes and international calling. Le Garni du Centre also has an outdoor pool, free parking space and laundry and dry cleaning services. The hotel's restaurant has a daily buffet breakfast, but guests will have to order their lunches and dinners ahead of time if they want to dine in at the hotel.

Le Garni du Centre
Avenue de Larme
Kigali, Rwanada
(250) 257-2654
Garni.co.rw

Okapi Hotel

Built in 1997, The Okpai hotel in Kigali has 23 inexpensive top-notch rooms, including one suite and one apartment. All rooms have a television, international calling and a private balcony. The suite and apartment rooms have separate living and sleeping areas, as well as a full kitchen and bar. Okpai's in-house restaurant serves American-style food, such as pizza, barbecue, and chicken soup. What makes it special, however, is that most of its fish dishes come from fish caught locally in Rwanda's lakes.

Okapi Hotel
Blvd de Nyabugogo
Kigali, Rwanda
(250)571-1667
www.okapi.co.rw

Gorillas Volcanoes Hotel

Located in Musanze, in North-West Rwanda, the Gorillas Volcanoes Hotel is a modern hotel that has many amenities. Take, for example, its large outdoor swimming pool, its fitness center, or its event room for special functions or business parties. The hotel has 31 rooms, all with modern televisions and views of Musanze's large volcano. There is also an on-site restaurant that offers breakfast, lunch and dinner daily, as well as an after-hours bar that has an outdoor terrace.

Gorillas Volcanoes Hotel
Rue des Musanze
Musanze, Rwanada
(250) 252-5017

Hotel des Mille Collines

Many people already know the Hotel de Mille Collines in Kigali by another name: "Hotel Rwanada." The 2004 film with the same name reminded people of the hotel's pivotal role in helping save many lives during a dark time in Rwanda's history. Today, the hotel is a four-star accommodation, popular with tourists and natives alike. Its 112 rooms all feature private balconies, mini-bars and satellite televisions. Guests are welcome to use the hotel's outdoor swimming pool, tennis court and fitness room with full gym. For fine dining, check out the Hotel De Mille Collines' in-house restaurant and two late-night bars.

Hotel des Mille Collines
Boite Postale
Kigali, Kwanada
(250) 252-5770
Milecollines.net

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Ricci Dipshan earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in English from Skidmore College in 2008. He writes blogs, expository website content, advertisements, book reviews, business letters, and press releases. Currently, he is writing articles and police blotters for a local news site, theloopny.com.

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