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title: "Hotel Ruch vs Sheraton Kampala Hotel: which hotel is better?"
description: "Hotel Ruch or Sheraton Kampala Hotel in Kampala? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms and prices side by side."
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# Hotel Ruch vs Sheraton Kampala Hotel

Both are in Kampala, 180 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Hotel · ★★★ · Nile
## [Hotel Ruch](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/hotel-ruch-kampala/)

- **Guest rating:** 6.9 ·  Okay

- **Location score:** 5.8

- **Score by category:** 0 of 3

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1621839/agoda/?lang=en)

Hotel · ★★★★ · Nile
## [Sheraton Kampala Hotel](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/sheraton-kampala-hotel-kampala/)

- **Guest rating:** 8.6 ·  Very good

- **Location score:** 6.6

- **Score by category:** 2 of 3

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/2090638/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Pick Sheraton Kampala Hotel

It leads in 2 of 3 categories. 180 m apart.

### Choose Sheraton Kampala Hotel if you want

-   the more consistently praised stay (8.6 / 6.9)
-   more restaurants on the doorstep (52 / 18)

### Why is Hotel Ruch better than Sheraton Kampala Hotel?

1.  Earlier check-in (14:00 vs 15:00) (−1h)

### Why is Sheraton Kampala Hotel better than Hotel Ruch?

1.  Higher guest rating (8.6 vs 6.9) (+1.7)
2.  Higher star rating (4★ vs 3★) (+1★)
3.  34 more restaurants and cafés within 500 m (+34)
4.  More walkable surroundings (walk grade 68 vs 52) (+16)
5.  Later check-out (12:00 vs 10:00) (+2h)

## All compared facts

Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.

 

|  | Hotel Ruch | Sheraton Kampala Hotel |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 6.9 | 8.6  (+1.7) |
| Location | 5.8 | 6.6  (+0.8) |
| Facilities | 8.3 | – |
| Spa & wellness | 1.5 | – |
| Public transport | 7.7 | 7.8 |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 7.8 | 8.3  (+0.5) |
| Guest rating | 6.9 | 8.6  (+1.7) |
| Number of reviews | 10 | 18  (+8) |
| Rank in Kampala | bottom 11% | top 35%  (+54%) |
| Location |
| Location score | 5.8 | 6.6  (+0.8) |
| Distance to Nile centre | 60 m  (−140 m) | 200 m |
| To public transport | 580 m | 550 m |
| To the airport | 34 km | 34 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 18 | 52  (+34) |
| To the nearest food shop | 590 m | 460 m  (−140 m) |
| Shops within 500 m | 3 | 9  (+6) |
| Sights within 1 km | 3 | 4 |
| Rooms & building |
| Star rating | ★★★ | ★★★★  (+1★) |
| Floors | 3 | 15 |
| Newest building or renovation | – | 2012 |
| Listed amenities | 16  (+6) | 10 |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | 14:00  (−1h) | 15:00 |
| Check-out until | 10:00 | 12:00  (+2h) |
| Amenities |
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | – |
| Free parking | ✓ | – |
| Airport transfer | ✓ | – |
| Laundry | ✓ | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | – |
| Free breakfast | ✓ | – |
| Restaurant | ✓ | – |
| Bar | ✓ | ✓ |
| 24-hour room service | ✓ | ✓ |
| Gym | ✓ | – |
| Nightclub | ✓ | – |
| Meeting rooms | ✓ | – |
| Car hire | – | ✓ |
| Concierge | – | ✓ |
| Minibar | – | ✓ |
| In-room safe | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you |
| Couples | – | ✓ |
| Sightseeing on foot | – | ✓ |
| Business trips | ✓ | – |
| Spa & relaxation | ✓ | – |

## Live prices around both hotels

Real nightly rates from booking partners for the dates you picked above. Tap a price for the offer.

## Location

180 m apart

Hotel Ruch: city centre: 2.0 km, nearest station Uganda Railway Station: 580 m, Entebbe International Airport (EBB): 34 km, 18 places to eat within 500 m, 3 sights within 1 km.

Sheraton Kampala Hotel: city centre: 2.1 km, nearest station Uganda Railway Station: 550 m, Entebbe International Airport (EBB): 34 km, 52 places to eat within 500 m, 4 sights within 1 km.

## Weather in Kampala

[Kampala weather: 15-day forecast](https://atlasofseasons.com/en/uganda/central-region/kampala/weather)

## Hotel Ruch or Sheraton Kampala Hotel: common questions

### Which is better, Hotel Ruch or Sheraton Kampala Hotel?

Sheraton Kampala Hotel leads in 2 of 3 categories, including guest rating, location.

### Which is cheaper, Hotel Ruch or Sheraton Kampala Hotel?

Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.

### Which hotel is closer to the centre?

Hotel Ruch is closer: 60 m from the centre, against 200 m for Sheraton Kampala Hotel.

### How far apart are Hotel Ruch and Sheraton Kampala Hotel?

The two hotels are 180 m apart in a straight line.

## Compare now

Updated 6 Oct 2026. Data: Agoda, Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports and hotels' own websites. We may earn a commission from partner links; it never changes the comparison. [How we score](https://stayversus.com/en/about/)

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Source: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/hotel-ruch-kampala-vs-sheraton-kampala-hotel-kampala/. Facts are compiled by StayVersus from partner data (Agoda), Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports, public Google Maps listings and hotels' own websites. Scores use one formula for every hotel. Methodology: https://stayversus.com/en/about/