Metropole Hotel vs Protea Hotel Kampala
Both are in Kampala, 400 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
Hotel★★★★Windisor Cresent
Metropole Hotel
- Guest rating
- 6.1 Okay
- Location score
- 3.8
- Score by category
- 0 of 3
Hotel★★★★Coral Creasent
Protea Hotel Kampala
- Guest rating
- 8.9 Excellent
- Location score
- 3.7
- Score by category
- 1 of 3
The short answer
Too close to call
Neither hotel has a clear edge on the facts we have. Your priorities decide. 400 m apart.
Choose Protea Hotel Kampala if you want
- the more consistently praised stay (8.9 / 6.1)
- breakfast included
Why is Metropole Hotel better than Protea Hotel Kampala?
- 1Earlier check-in (12:00 vs 14:00)−2h
- 2Later check-out (13:00 vs 11:00)+2h
Why is Protea Hotel Kampala better than Metropole Hotel?
- 1Higher guest rating (8.9 vs 6.1)+2.8
- 2Includes free breakfast
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| Metropole Hotel vs Protea Hotel Kampala: which hotel is better? | Metropole Hotel | Protea Hotel Kampala |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 6.1 | 8.9 +2.8 |
| Location | 3.8 | 3.7 |
| Facilities | 7.5 | – |
| Spa & wellness | 4.0 | – |
| Public transport | 3.0 | 3.0 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 7.3 | 8.2 +1.0 |
| Guest rating | 6.1 | 8.9 +2.8 |
| Number of reviews | 21 +15 | 6 |
| Rank in Kampala | bottom 1% | top 43% +57% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 3.8 | 3.7 |
| Distance to the centre | 1.4 km | 990 m −390 m |
| To public transport | 1.4 km | 1.4 km |
| To the airport | 35 km | 36 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 16 +6 | 10 |
| To the nearest food shop | 110 m −190 m | 300 m |
| Shops within 500 m | 2 | 1 |
| Sights within 1 km | 0 | 0 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | ★★★★ | ★★★★ |
| Rooms | 60 | – |
| Floors | – | 3 |
| Listed amenities | 22 +12 | 10 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 12:00 −2h | 14:00 |
| Check-out until | 13:00 +2h | 11:00 |
| Amenities | ||
| Wi-Fi | ✓ | – |
| Free parking | ✓ | – |
| Shuttle | ✓ | – |
| Car hire | ✓ | ✓ |
| Concierge | ✓ | ✓ |
| Laundry | ✓ | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | – |
| Bar | ✓ | ✓ |
| 24-hour room service | ✓ | ✓ |
| Swimming pool | ✓ | – |
| Hot tub | ✓ | – |
| Gym | ✓ | – |
| Terrace | ✓ | – |
| Meeting rooms | ✓ | – |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | – |
| Kitchen | ✓ | – |
| Balcony | ✓ | – |
| In-room safe | ✓ | ✓ |
| Coffee or tea maker | ✓ | – |
| Free breakfast | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Business trips | ✓ | – |
| Spa & relaxation | ✓ | – |
Price for your dates
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Location
400 m apart
Metropole Hotel: city centre: 1.4 km, nearest station Standard Gauge Railway Uganda: 1.4 km, Entebbe International Airport (EBB): 35 km, 16 places to eat within 500 m.
Protea Hotel Kampala: city centre: 990 m, nearest station Standard Gauge Railway Uganda: 1.4 km, Entebbe International Airport (EBB): 36 km, 10 places to eat within 500 m.
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Metropole Hotel or Protea Hotel Kampala: common questions
Which is better, Metropole Hotel or Protea Hotel Kampala?
Protea Hotel Kampala leads in 1 of 3 categories, including guest rating.
Which is cheaper, Metropole Hotel or Protea Hotel Kampala?
Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.
Which hotel is closer to the centre?
Protea Hotel Kampala is closer: 990 m from the centre, against 1.4 km for Metropole Hotel.
How far apart are Metropole Hotel and Protea Hotel Kampala?
The two hotels are 400 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