Hotel Ruch vs Sheraton Kampala Hotel
Both are in Kampala, 180 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
Hotel★★★★Nile
Sheraton Kampala Hotel
- Guest rating
- 8.6 Very good
- Location score
- 6.6
- Score by category
- 2 of 3
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?
- 1Earlier check-in (14:00 vs 15:00)−1h
Why is Sheraton Kampala Hotel better than Hotel Ruch?
- 1Higher guest rating (8.6 vs 6.9)+1.7
- 2Higher star rating (4★ vs 3★)+1★
- 334 more restaurants and cafés within 500 m+34
- 4More walkable surroundings (walk grade 68 vs 52)+16
- 5Later 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 vs Sheraton Kampala Hotel: which hotel is better? | 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 | ✓ | – |
Price for your dates
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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.
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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.
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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