Hotel des Mille Collines
Famous for its role in the story of Hotel Rwanda, this is a four-star international hotel with 112 rooms, set in large gardens in downtown Kigali. Its position in the city centre means it is a good base from which tourists can explore, and is maintained at a standard preferred by business clientele.
Hotel des Mille Collines Highlights
During the 1994 genocide, Hotel des Mille Collines sheltered over 1000 Tutsi refugees from the Hutu militia; an episode that was brought to the attention of the world in the movie Hotel Rwanda, which was filmed in South Africa. It is a four-star international hotel with 112 rooms, set in large gardens in downtown Kigali. After extensive renovations, the Mille Collines hotel is thriving. Though not Kigali’s swankiest hotel, its new rooms come with air conditioning and plasma-screen TVs, and its Panorama Restaurant is one of the cities finest.
- Hotel was an iconic venue during the genocide and stood as a refuge for 1000 Tutsi refugees under attack.
- A well-reputed restaurant on the 4th floor serves fresh seafood and employs jazz musicians for guest enjoyment.
- Offers business class accommodation in 112 rooms equipped with satellite TV and air-con.
- Film Hotel Rwanda is based on the experience of the hotel.
Hotel des Mille Collines Activities
The fourth-floor restaurant, where waiters serve grilled fish as a jazz saxophonist plays, is also where guests can enjoy a panoramic view of Rwanda's tree-studded capital, Kigali. A visit to Kigali's new and insightful Genocide Museum is highly recommended. Not only does it detail the history of Rwanda's genocide, but also documents the history of genocide around the world, creating a very moving experience. The hotel offers the world famous swimming pool, a fitness room as well as a floodlit tennis court for some sporting action. A few minutes from the hotel is the Golf Club "Source du Nil", where keen golfers can enjoy a day out on the course. Based in Kigali, it is also possible to visit the famous mountain gorillas of Rwanda or take a tour of Kigali City. Different touristic sites include the Akagera National Park, the Nyungwe Forest, and the shores of the Lake Kivu or Lake Muhazi.
