The hotel is a 3-star facility nestled in the hub of Kigali city and is approximately 12 kilometers from Kigali International Airport (in Kanombe).
The property was established in 1995 by a Rwandan businessman, who was dealing with petroleum products and international transport.
In 2004, the company decided to help resolve the housing problem in Rwanda, and now it has constructed over 100 houses in Kigali.
At the same time, the hotel decided to align its objectives with the government’s policy in the tourism industry and as a result, the Stipp hotels chain was born.
Some nearby tourist attractions include; Capalaki African Souvenir Market, Kigali Genocide Memorial Center, the Parliament of Rwanda, Kigali City Tours, the Museum of National History Kandt House, the Kibuye Museum, the Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund International, and a golf course.
The hotel comprises of 50 en-suite executive rooms; 24 double and 26 single rooms. The rooms are none smoking and some of them offer views to Kigali city.
Upon your arrival at the hotel, you will receive an ‘’Agaseke’’ basket that symbolize the gift of friendship among Rwandese people.
Agaseke is also the centerpiece of the Rwandan coat of arms and represents the economy together with the national motto which strives towards ’’unity, work and patriotisms.’’
Agaseke offers guests competitively priced rates coupled with complimentary value added services such as; free bottled water, use of gym, sauna, steam bath and swimming pool as well as the luxury of relaxing in the serenity of an exquisite garden laden with exotic birds and colorful insects.
Other guests’ services at the hotel include; restaurant, 24-hour CCTV, fully equipped conference center, DSTV satellite television, 24-hour reception service, 24-hour security guards, room service, massages, steam bath, wireless internet, pool bar, laundry services, and sauna among others.
The hotel’s conference facility accommodates for up to 50 people. Patrons can relax with a cold beer from the local brewery after a heavy brainstorming session beside the pool bar while enjoying the spectacular views of the city of Kigali.
The conference services offered include; projector, flip charts, wireless internet connection, facsimile, secretarial services, banquet facilities such as; buffet lunches, cocktails and snacks. The hotel has a restaurant offering a taste from the sidewalks of the café; de Paris to the heart of the Italian Riviera.
Its menu is a mixture of French cuisine and Italian flavors. As most Rwandese eat green bananas as a staple diet, the menu offers delicious deep fried or boiled bananas with spinach and peas as well as a daily special menu.
