Speke Hotel is named after the famous British explorer, John Hannington Speke, pictured to the right, who 'discovered the source of river nile. Speke Hotel is the first and oldest hotel in Uganda, built in the british colonial times of the 1920s. It has, of course, gone through renovations, but has maintained its colonial ambience. the hotel has 50 ensuite rooms which all have the modern luxury facilities that one would expect.There are also several themed restaurants (including Italian and Indian) and one of the best cocktail bars in uganda.
The Hotel is situated in the heart of Kampala, close to the banks, shopping and business centres, and offers all the charms of bygone days complimented by efficient, modern service and facilities. the speke hotel holds a special place in the history of uganda. come and experience the courteous hospitality so natural to the people of uganda.