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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking
31 square metres
1 King Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Executive Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking
40 square metres
1 King Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Deluxe Room, 2 Single Beds, Non Smoking
30 square metres
2 Twin Beds
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Get an overview of this hotel
Upscale Kampala hotel in Bugolobi with free breakfast

Popular property highlights

Breakfast included
Free valet parking
Free WiFi
Business centre
Laundry facilities

Located in Kampala (Bugolobi), Best Western Plus The Athena Hotel is within a 10-minute drive of The Acacia Mall and Uganda National Museum. This upscale hotel is 4.2 mi (6.8 km) from Ndere Cultural Centre and 4.6 mi (7.3 km) from Mulago National Specialized Hospital.

Make yourself at home in one of the 51 air-conditioned rooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wired and wireless internet access is available. Bathrooms feature showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and desks.

Enjoy a range of recreational amenities, including a health club, an outdoor pool, and a sauna. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and a banquet hall.

Satisfy your appetite with Cambodian cuisine at Restaurant, a restaurant which features a bar/lounge and a pool view. Dining is also available at the coffee shop/cafe. Mingle with other guests at the complimentary reception, held daily. A complimentary buffet breakfast is served daily from 6:30 AM to 10 AM.

Featured amenities include complimentary wired internet access, a business center, and express check-in. Event facilities at this hotel consist of a conference center and 2 meeting rooms. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and free valet parking is available onsite.

Languages spoken

  • English

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Best Western Plus The Athena Hotel

Plot 21 Faraday Road, Kampala,

Hotel Amenities

Hotel Amenities

  • Lift
  • Fitness facilities
  • Concierge services
  • Total number of rooms - 51
  • Airport transport (surcharge)
  • Coffee/tea in common areas
  • Laundry facilities
  • Free breakfast
  • Health club
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Spa services on site
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Business centre
  • Express check-out
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Swimming pool
  • Steam room
  • Sauna
  • Express check-in
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Tours/ticket assistance
  • Free WiFi
  • Free wired Internet
  • Number of restaurants - 1
  • Number of meeting rooms - 2
  • Free reception
  • Number of outdoor pools - 1
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
  • Conference centre
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Free self parking
  • Free valet parking
  • Computer station
  • Number of bars/lounges - 1
  • Number of coffee shops/cafes - 1
  • Daily
  • Luggage storage
  • Airport transport - pickup (surcharge)
  • Pool sunloungers
  • Free parking nearby
  • Free buffet breakfast
  • Banquet hall
  • Wheelchair accessible: No

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Number of outdoor pools - 1
  • Free WiFi
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Laundry facilities

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi , Free wired internet

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi , Free wired internet

Languages spoken

  • English
  • French
  • Swahili

Parking

Free self parking , Free valet parking , Free parking nearby

Room Amenities

Best Western Plus The Athena Hotel offers 51 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and complimentary bottled water. Each accommodation is individually furnished. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms. Bathrooms include showers, bathrobes, slippers, and complimentary toiletries. This Kampala hotel provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.

  • Air conditioning
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Phone
  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • In-room safe
  • Desk
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Turndown service
  • Free bottled water
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Slippers
  • Shower only
  • Flat-panel TV
  • Free WiFi
  • Free wired Internet
  • Individually furnished
  • Towels provided
  • Linens provided
  • Number of bedrooms: 1
  • Number of beds 1

Where to Eat

A complimentary buffet breakfast is served each morning between 6:30 AM and 10 AM. A complimentary manager's reception is offered each day.

Restaurant - Overlooking the pool, this restaurant specializes in Cambodian cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Open 24 hours.

Nearby Things to do

  • Hiking/biking trails nearby

Spa Services

  • Massages
  • Swedish massage

Hotel Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM

Minimum check-in age is: 18

Check-in time ends at midnight

Check-out

Check-out time is 10 AM

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Pet Policy

  • No pets or service animals allowed

You need to know

Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.

A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.

Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, JCB International, Union Pay, and cash. Contactless check-out is available.

No rollaway/extra beds available

No cots (infant beds) available

Service animals not allowed

UnionPay

Debit cards not accepted

Staffed front desk

Property is cleaned with disinfectant

Staff wear personal protective equipment

Protective clothing is available for guests

Masks are available for guests

Shield between guests and staff in main contact areas

Guests are provided with free hand sanitiser

Social distancing measures are in place

Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures

Individually wrapped food options are available

Individually wrapped food options are available through room service

gap period enforced between guest stays 24 hours

Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures

Contactless check-out is available

Fees

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 40 per person
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: USD 20 (from 1 to 17 years old)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

Hotel Names

  • Athena Hotel Kampala
  • Athena Kampala
  • The Athena Hotel
  • Plus The Athena Hotel Kampala
  • Best Western Plus The Athena Hotel Hotel
  • Best Western Plus The Athena Hotel Kampala
  • Best Western Plus The Athena Hotel Hotel Kampala

We should mention

Pool access available from 6:30 AM to 7 PM.

Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments. Reservations can be made by contacting the hotel prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation.

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.

No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property.

Contactless check-out is available.

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