Kigali Marriott Hotel
ISSUE 003 | April - June | 2018
Classic Italian Pizzas Grab your favorite pizzas fresh and hot from the oven at Cucina Restaurant Pg.16
Ladies Night
dance to the tunes of the Neptunez Band at Iriba Bar & Terrace Pg.19
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Open for LUNCH & DINNER Tuesday - Sunday Lunch: 12pm - 3pm Dinner: 5pm - 11pm
Homemade pastas, appetizing carpaccio and mouthwatering pizzas...enjoy your favorite Italian dishes for lunch or dinner at Cucina Restaurant. For reservations Tel: +250 222 111 111 Located on the ground floor
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FROM THE GENERAL MANAGER
Dear Guest, Welcome to the Kigali Marriott Hotel, your home away from home in Rwanda, the land of 1000 hills. It’s a time for new adventures and we’re delighted to share this time with you. Join us for Labor Day where our Soko Restaurant will be offering a wonderful spread of dishes to let you truly enjoy the holiday with your family. The family fun continues this Mother’s Day and Father’s Day where our restaurants and Saray Spa have prepared the perfect days out to celebrate with your loved ones.
It’s time to refresh and renew
For those looking for fun-filled days and nights at Kigali Marriott, our Iriba Bar and Terrace has spectacular nights filled with live music, cool bottled beers, and signature cocktails. Every evening is an opportunity to create lasting memories with your friends. Take a look through our Brilliant Magazine to find out more of what’s happening across the hotel. On behalf of all our brilliant hosts, we wish you an unforgettable stay at the Kigali Marriott Hotel.
Rex A.G. Nijhof
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Happy Hour / Jazz Nights IRIBA BAR AND TERRACE
Join TITO AL URIBE every WEDNESDAY for a night of jazz as you chill out with friends and family FREE ENTRY, 8pm - 11pm Iriba Bar and Terrace
two for one Happy Hour every weekday from 5:30pm - 7:30pm at Iriba Bar & Terrace
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Inside this edition
Cucina
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Offers
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What’s up @ Iriba Bar & Terrace
Eid Ul Fitr 2018 Iftar Buffet
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Spa & Brunch
Father’s Day Deals
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Red Coat
Direct
More Seats? More coffee? Too hot? Too cold? Marriott’s Meeting Services App (Red Coat Direct) allows a Meeting Planner to request, respond and connect in real-time with hotel Event Staff on any web-enabled device. With Marriott’s Meeting Services App, you can manage your event without ever leaving your seat. For more information, ask our Events Planning Team today.
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African Nights Get your fill of tasty African dishes, BBQ grill, and unlimited beer or wine for 35,000 RWF Soko Restaurant Fridays, 6pm - 11pm
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EVERY SATURDAY & SUNDAY 11:30AM - 4:00PM - SOKO RESTAURANT
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Brunch Options Non-alcoholic brunch
25,000 Rwf Bottomless brunch
35,000 Rwf Champagne brunch*
45,000 Rwf
E njoy Free swimming pool access Free sporting activities & bouncing castle for kids Live music on Sundays
Call for reser vations +250 222 111 111
*Terms & conditions apply
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Labor Day
Brunch Celebrate Labor Day with the whole family and a big bountiful brunch. Enjoy a selection of international and African dishes while the kids play in our delightful bouncy castle. A fun day out for the whole family. Tuesday May 1st, 2018 11:30am - 4:00pm Soko Restaurant
Starting at 25,000 RWF per person Flexible options for kids
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Celebrate Mexican culture at Iriba Bar and Terrace with drinks, food, and live music on Saturday, May 5th.
Let the tequlia flow while you dance and share a nacho platter or two with your friends. Viva Mexico! • Beer bucket with nacho 12,000 RWF • Sangria pitcher and two beef tacos 25,000 RWF • Triple attack (3 tequila shooters)
Saturday, May 5th 2018 5pm to 11pm Iriba Bar and Terrace
9,000 RWF
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Mother’s Day
SPECIALS Mama’s Love May 1 st – 4 th 2018
Give mom the gift of relaxation and renewal at the Saray Spa • Swedish massage (60mins) • Coffee body scrub (30mins)
Price: 54,000 RWF *Advance booking recommended Call +250 222 111 111
Mama’s Day
Brunch Give mom the love she deserves with a brunch made just for her!
We’ll have all of mom’s favorite dishes for the family to feast on while the kids play outside in our bouncy castle. Every mom receives a beautiful rose and chocolate as thanks for all she does. Sunday May 13th, 2018 11:30am - 4pm Soko Restaurant Starting at 25,000 RWF per person Flexible options for kids 12
WINE EVENING Clink your glass with your friends at Cucina’s Exclusive Wine Evenings. Our selection of international wines have been specially chosen to delight Kigali’s wine aficionados. Drink and dine on authentic Italian antipasti to your heart’s content. Join us on June 7th from 6pm to 9pm Entry: 35,000 RWF per person
Eid Ul Fitr 2018 Iftar Buffet
Celebrate Eid with friends and family with our special Iftar Buffet. Dine on shish
kebab, Mediterranean dips, and top it off with aromatic Arabic coffee. Friday June 15th 2018 Soko Restaurant
25,000 RWF per person Flexible options for kids 13
Father’s Day DEALS
CUCINA RESTAURANT Dad’s Surf and Turf
Give dad the best in steak and lobster with Cucina Restaurant’s Surf and Turf special. Sunday June 17th, 5pm - 11pm 25,000 RWF per person
Flexible options for kids
SOKO RESTAURANT Nyama Choma
What says Father’s Day better than a big BBQ? We’re preparing the best in succulent grills and African meat dishes for his special day. Sunday June 17th, 7pm - 11pm 25,000 RWF with soft drinks
35,000 RWF with bucket of beer Flexible options for kids 14
The best in
INTERNATIONAL CUISINE
Indian, Asian & African Theme Nights
INDIAN NIGHT INDIAN THEME NIGHT EVERY WEDNESDAY 7PM - 11PM Spice up your week every Wednesday with authentic Indian delicacies that have been specially chosen by our very own expert chefs.
ASIAN NIGHT ASIAN THEME NIGHT EVERY THURSDAY 7PM - 11PM Take your taste buds on a culinary journey every Thursday with exquisite sushi platters, delicious dumplings, and other popular dishes hailing from all corners of Asia.
AFRICAN THEME NIGHT EVERY FRIDAY 7PM - 11PM Every Friday night, come enjoy a market-like culinary experience featuring the best flavors and favorite dishes from across Africa.
Make your reservations today! Call +250 222 111 111
AFRICAN NIGHT
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Cucina Offers Grab your favorite pizzas Tuesday to Sunday, 6pm - 7:30pm at Cucina Restaurant
Two pizzas and two glasses of house wine 24,000 RWF
Two pizzas and two small draught beers 20,000 RWF
Get three pizzas for the price of two (take away only)
*This offer is not available on special holidays. It cannot be combined with any other Kigali Marriott promotion.
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RENEW FOR THE JOURNEY AHEAD
Labor Day Package (May 1st - 4th) • Back of body massage (30 mins) • Face & scalp massage (30 mins) • Foot massage (30 mins)
Price: 85, 000 RWF
Father’s Day Package (June 15th - 18th) • Deep tissue massage (60 mins) • Foot massage (30 mins)
Price: 67, 500 RWF
Call: +250 222 111 111 Terms & Conditions *Advance booking recommended *50% Deposit required *Couple’s treatments subject to availability *Cancellation fee applies *All include access to pool, steam & sauna
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What’s up @ Iriba Bar & Terrace
Tapas & Sangria A Pitcher of Sangria with Platter of Tapas Every Wednesday 8pm to 11pm Iriba Bar & Terrace for 25,000 RWF
Mojito Madness Get 50% off from a selection of flavors Every Monday, Iriba Bar & Terrace 7:30pm - 11pm
Mix & Match 30% off selected bottles of spirits Daily at Iriba Bar & Terrace
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Ladies with Neptunez Band every Thursday 6pm - 11pm
Grab & Go Breakfast Pack Choice of Croissant, Muffin or Danish with Choice of Coffee or Tea Daily 8am to Noon Iriba Bar & Terrace for 5,000 RWF
Iriba Bar & Terrace Selected cocktails for just 4,000 RWF
Beer & Wings 4 Regional Bottled Beers with Platter of Chicken Wings Monday to Friday 12pm to 11pm Iriba Bar & Terrace for 11,000 RWF
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Your meeting is about more than just tables and chairs. That’s why we start with people, understand their meeting purpose, and deliver not just a meeting but an experience. Imagine the possibilities. When it comes to great experiences, our people deliver. Every component of your experience will be planned and delivered by our team of trusted experts.
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Call our Events Planning Team Tel: +250 222 111 111 or visit
meetingsimagined.com to start planning your meeting
F O R A N U N F O R G E T T A B L E H A P P I LY E V E R A F T E R , C E L E B R AT E Y O U R W E D D I N G AT K I G A L I M A R R I O T T H O T E L
TO B O O K YO U R D R E A M W E D D I N G PLEASE CALL TEL: +250 222 111 111 MOB:+250 725 880 339
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For those interested in an immersive coffee culture, history, making and tasting experience that doesn’t require leaving the cafe, Question Coffee offers guests an opportunity to take a class in Kigali tasting room to learn about coffee.
Question Coffee also offers guest the opportunity to visit to a coffee farm where women farmers teach how they grow and process coffee.
Kigali Marriott Hotel guests can buy a bag of women-grown specialty coffee Marriott Blend from the bar as a gift for friends and family.
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TasTe The sWeeTness of RWanda ThRough ouR Women-gRoWn speciaLTy coffee maRRioTT BLend Direct from the blossoming trees of coffee farms across Rwanda, Kigali Marriott Hotel and Question Coffee bring you a specially created coffee blend that bursts with flavor. Harvested by women producers of the Twongere Umusaruro and Nyampinga coffee cooperatives, our coffee is nurtured and prepared to perfection, just for you. When you drink our coffee, you contribute to transforming women’s lives. Through specialty coffee production, Rwanda women are able to develop an economically viable home-farm business while becoming smart and savvy entrepreneurs. In line with Marriott’s vision to boost the local economy, Kigali Marriott Hotel offers coffee that is truly Rwandan. If you have a day or even a few hours in your busy schedule, book a farm tour to meet the women behind the coffee and immerse yourself in our bean to cup experience, or attend a masterclass to cup fresh coffee at the Question Coffee café. Book now at questioncoffee.com.
Looking for a coffee supplier? We have the product, expertise, and equipment to help you create an exceptional coffee program.
To find out more visit us online at www.questioncoffee.com Follow us @QuestionCafeRw
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Highlights in brief
6 5 Pizzas are our specialty at Cucina Restaurant. You’ll find all of your favorites baked to perfection.
Here’s what’s happening around Kigali Marriott Hotel
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Introducing Red Coat Direct mobile app for your events and meetings. Ask our events team today!
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There’s nothing like taking a dip in our outdoor pool on a perfect Kigali day.
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Saray Spa’s fitness center is open 24 hours a day and offers a number of ways to stay fit, from weekly classes to personal training sessions using our state-of-the-art gym equipment.
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Whatever the occasion, we have the perfect cake available in your favorite flavors at Soko Restaurant.
Visit Iriba Bar and Terrace every weekday from 5:30pm-7:30pm for Happy Hour. A great way to unwind and end your day.
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6 From Swedish massages and aromatherapy, to facials and body wraps, Saray Spa offers you a wide range of treatments that relax and rejuvenate.
7 With 18 brands. 90 countries. 4,700+ participating hotels and resorts, you can experience more rewarding adventures, brag-worthy perks and unexpected discoveries. Become a Marriott Rewards member today.
Open for lunch and dinner, Cucina Restaurant offers the best in Italian cuisine.
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UPGRADE Y O U R S TAY Take advantage of this exclusive offer and choose any of the available extras to enhance your stay
+ $40 PER NIGHT • Access to Executive Lounge + $60 PER NIGHT • Access to Executive Lounge • Upgrade to Club Room / Pool View • 10% Discount on Spa • 15% Discount on Laundry + $80 PER NIGHT • Access to Executive Lounge • Upgrade to Club Room / Pool View • Complimentary one way airport transfer • 10% Discount on Spa • 15% Discount on Laundry + $120 PER NIGHT • Upgrade to Suite • Complimentary one way airport transfer • Access to Executive Lounge • 15% Discount on Laundry • 10% Discount on Spa
KIGALI MARRIOTT HOTEL K N 3 A V E N U E , N YA R U G E N G E D I S T R I C T KIGALI - RWANDA TEL: +250 222 111 111, kigalimarriott.com
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Variety
Nights LIVE MUSIC
Featuring Herbert Rock & Lydia (Jambo Band) at Iriba Bar & Terrace Fridays, 7pm - 11pm
UltRa saturdays Live Music by Micho Band Iriba Bar & Terrace 7pm - 11pm 27
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