We have created a list with the best luxury hotels in Nairobi, Kenya. Hope you enjoy it. We think it might be the best of its kind around. Tip: Set your dates to see room prices!
A list by Sara Lind & Adam Larsen. Updated February 2024.
Cool. Rooftop bar. Great interior design. Popular among women. This luxury boutique hotel in Nairobi offers air-conditioned accommodation with a complimentary minibar and free WiFi. The hotel has an outdoor swimming pool and a 24-hour gym. All of Tribe’s rooms and suites come with extra long beds, mood lighting and floor-to-ceiling mirrors. Each has a private bathroom with rain shower. An English breakfast buffet and international à la carte options are offered in the restaurant. Some local eateries can be found in the The Village Market, located next to the hotel. Guests can enjoy a drink in the swimming pool bar or visit the spa for a sauna session. There are also 5 beauty treatment rooms and there is a hairdresser. Tribe Hotel is located within Nairobi’s Diplomatic District, approximately 25 km from Nairobi International Airport. Free parking is provided on site.Show full description
Highly elegant. Beautiful. Comfortable beds. Situated in the heart of Nairobi, the extensive ground of Serena Hotel contains a fitness centre and spa. Guests can relax in a sun lounger beside the outdoor pool, which is surrounded by palm trees. The elegant and spacious rooms and suites are decorated with warm colours and wooden furniture. They are equipped with a TV, air-conditioning and a private bathroom. Free Wi-Fi is provided. Nairobi Serena Hotel offers a fine-dining restaurant with a seasonal menu and extensive wine cellar. Guests can enjoy a variety of snack and drinks at the poolside bar, or a cocktail at the Aksum Bar. The 24-hour front desk can organise concierge, limousine and baby-sitting services or make an appointment for guests at the on-site hair salon. Free private parking is also available. A shuttle is provided upon request to Jomo Kenyatta Airport, only 13 km away. The Railways Golf Course is 3 km away and Nairobi National Park is within a 9 km drive.Show full description
This might be the most elegant luxury hotel in Nairobi.
Charming. Very stylish. Great value. Set amongst tropical gardens, Fairmont The Norfolk offers luxury accommodation in an early 19th-century colonial building. It includes a fitness centre with sauna, 6 restaurants and a heated outdoor pool. Elegantly decorated rooms include a flat-screen TV, marble bathroom and views of the surrounding garden. More spacious suites feature a separate seating area and some have a large, furnished terrace. The Norfolk features a modern-style American steak house, a classically furnished wine bar serving hors d'oeuvres and a poolside restaurant. Historical Lord Delamere Terrace restaurant and bar provides an international à la carte menu and drink selection. Free WiFi is available on site. Shopping and cultural tours of Nairobi can be organised at the 24-hour front desk. The gym has personal trainers and daily classes as well as a steam room and massage facilities. Business guests are also offered a complimentary return shuttle to their office with free WiFi on board. A collection of Kenyan history and culture can be seen at the National Museums of Kenya, a 15-minute walk. A shuttle is available at a fee for Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, 18 km away.Show full description
I really like this place... I think it is one of the most stylish luxury hotels in Nairobi.
Luxury Hotel.Cool. Good breakfast. Radisson Blu Hotel Nairobi is located in Nairobi, 20-minutes' drive from the Nairobi National Park. It also comes with indoor and outdoor swimming pools and a jacuzzi. Every room comes with a private bathroom. Radisson Blu Hotel Nairobi features free WiFi throughout the property. A flat-screen TV is provided. There is a 24-hour front desk at the property, and there is a lobby bar and cigar lounge. The hotel has 12 meeting rooms and a business center and is equipped with a bar, a spa centre and fitness centre. Guests can choose from a range of breakfast options offered at the property which include American, Continental, Halal and Vegetarian breakfasts. The onsite Larder Restaurant specializes in international cuisines. Areas of interest close to the property include Giraffe Center, Karen Blixen Museum and Daphne Sheldrick's Wildlife Trust, all within 13 km of Radisson Blu Hotel Nairobi. Kenyatta International Conference Centre is 4.1 km from Radisson Blu Hotel Nairobi, while Nairobi National Museum is 4.8 km away. The nearest airport is Jomo Kenyatta Airport, 17 km from the property. Wilson Airport is 6 km from the hotel.Show full description
Hip. Stylish. Great value. Popular among women. Located in Nairobi, Tamarind Tree Hotel provides an outdoor heated swimming pool, fitness centre and garden. Featuring a terrace, the property is located within 5 km of Kenyatta International Conference Centre. Guests can enjoy a selection of international cuisines in the on-site restaurant. All rooms in the hotel are fitted with a 43-inch flat-screen TV with satellite and cable channels. With a private bathroom, rooms at Tamarind Tree Hotel also feature garden and pool views. The rooms will provide guests with a desk, chair and tea & coffee making facilities. A buffet breakfast is available daily at the accommodation. Speaking English and Swahili, staff at the 24-hour front desk can help you plan your stay. Areas of interest close to the property include Nairobi National Museum, 6 km from Tamarind Tree Hotel and Karen Blixen Museum, 13 km away. Wilson Airport is 1.5 km from Tamarind Tree Hotel while Jomo Kenyatta International Airport is 13.5 km away.Show full description
I think this place could be the coolest hotel in Nairobi.
Delightful property. Unique. Superb breakfast. Fairview Hotel is set in Nairobi, 7 minutes' drive from Kenyatta International Conference Centre and 2 km from Nairobi National Museum. The hotel has an outdoor pool and sun terrace, and guests can enjoy a meal at the restaurant or a drink at the bar. The classically decorated rooms at this hotel are air conditioned and fitted with a flat-screen satellite TV. Certain units include a seating area to relax in after a busy day. You will find tea-and-coffee making facilities in the room and the private bathroom is fitted with a shower. For your comfort, you will find bathrobes, slippers and free toiletries. Fairview Hotel features free WiFi throughout the property. There is a fitness centre, a tour desk and a 24-hour front desk. Meeting facilities are available. Uhuru Park is 850 metres from Fairview Hotel, while Nairobi Gallery is 1 km away. The nearest airport is Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, 17 km from Fairview Hotel.Show full description
I would describe this as one of the most beautiful, unique and authentic hotels in Nairobi! It also has a highly rated breakfast. WOW!
Relaxing atmosphere. Romantic. Comfortable beds.Opened July 2021. Set in Nairobi, 10 km from Nairobi National Museum, Ulwazi Place Hotel by Trianum offers accommodation with a restaurant, free private parking and a bar. This 4-star hotel offers a concierge service. The accommodation features a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, room service and free WiFi. All guest rooms at the hotel come with a flat-screen TV and a safety deposit box. All rooms have a private bathroom fitted with a shower and free toiletries, while some rooms also offer a kitchenette equipped with a fridge. At Ulwazi Place Hotel by Trianum the rooms come with bed linen and towels. The accommodation offers an à la carte or continental breakfast. Kenyatta International Conference Centre is 12 km from Ulwazi Place Hotel by Trianum, while Sigiria - Karura Forest is 5.5 km from the property. The nearest airport is Wilson Airport, 16 km from the hotel.Show full description
I really like this place... I think it is one of the most well designed, relaxing and romantic boutique hotels in Nairobi! It also has super comfortable beds and very cosy rooms. AMAZING.
Beautiful. Charming. Lovely interior design. Located in centre of Nairobi and neighboring the Statehouse, the hotel and residence is set in the nature of Nairobi Arboretum offerings complimentary access to the city’s nature park for jogging, or walks Radisson Blu Hotel & Residence Nairobi Arboretum offers accommodation with each room having a private balcony access, where guests can enjoy views of the pool or the Arboretum Flora. Each unit has a flat screen TV with cable channels. The 5-star hotel provides bathroom amenities. The rooms are complete with a private bathroom with a rain shower. Turndown service are also available at the hotel. Guest can relax in the treatment rooms, steam room, sauna and the heated swimming pool. Guests can make use of the complimentary WiFi and on-site private parking at the property. Continental and super breakfast options are available every morning at The Fire Lake and Grill House an all-day dining outlet that specializes in American grilled cuisine with an African touch. The hotel also has The Arborista Coffee Lounge a cafe with a grab and go concept with a wide range of teas. The staff at the 24-hour front desk are available. The property also boasts a fully equipped 24-hour gym. Kenyatta International Conference Centre is 3.6 km from Radisson Blu Hotel Nairobi, while Nairobi National Museum is 2.6 km away. The nearest airport is Wilson Airport, 7.4 km from the hotel.Show full description
Historic property. Charming. Great location. Popular among couples. Featuring a pool terrace and 3 restaurants, the hotel Sarova Stanley is located in central Nairobi. It offers a bar, fitness centre, and luxury rooms with free Wi-Fi. Complimentary private parking is also provided. Most of the rooms at the Sarova overlook Nairobi, and all of them are elegantly decorated in classic style. They all have a seating area or separate living room with a satellite TV, and include a private bathroom. The Pool Deck Restaurant is located on the fifth floor and serves al fresco buffet-style meals. The Thorn Tree Café is an open-air, bistro style café, and the Thai Chi offers authentic Thai cuisine. The Stanley Health Club includes a fitness area, a sauna, and a steam bath. Yoga and aerobics lessons are also available upon request. Kenyatta International Conference Centre is just 400 metres away, while Jomo Kenyatta International Airport is 18 km away. The Nairobi National Park is 35 minutes away by car. 10-minute drive from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport via the Nairobi Expressway.Show full description
I would describe this as one of the most HISTORIC luxury hotels in Nairobi. And it is one of the most popular luxury hotels in Nairobi, among couples!
Newly opened, July 2023. Situated in Nairobi, 12 km from Kenyatta International Conference Centre, Cozy One Bedroom at Dayo Suites & Hotel features accommodation with a shared lounge, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant. Featuring a bar, the 4-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, each with a private bathroom. The accommodation offers room service, a 24-hour front desk and currency exchange for guests. The rooms at the hotel are fitted with a flat-screen TV with cable channels and a kitchenette. At Cozy One Bedroom at Dayo Suites & Hotel rooms have bed linen and towels. Breakfast is available each morning, and includes à la carte, continental and Full English/Irish options. Nairobi National Museum is 14 km from the accommodation, while Crown Paints Distributor Jihan Freighters Ltd is 9.4 km from the property. The nearest airport is Jomo Kenyatta International, 12 km from Cozy One Bedroom at Dayo Suites & Hotel, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.Show full description
Apartment hotel.Opened May 2023. In the Westlands district of Nairobi, close to Nairobi National Museum, Pan Pacific Serviced Suites Nairobi has a garden and a washing machine. There is an on-site restaurant, plus free private parking and free WiFi are available. The aparthotel features a rooftop pool with a pool bar, as well as a sauna and a 24-hour front desk. The aparthotel will provide guests with air-conditioned units with a desk, a coffee machine, an oven, a microwave, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV, a balcony and a private bathroom with a shower. There is also a dining area and a fully equipped kitchen equipped with a toaster, a fridge, and a stovetop. At the aparthotel, all units are equipped with bed linen and towels. The aparthotel serves a buffet and continental breakfast and breakfast in the room is also available. Guests can relax in the in-house bar, while a minimarket is also available. For guests with children, Pan Pacific Serviced Suites Nairobi provides kids pool and outdoor play equipment. Popular points of interest near the accommodation include Eden Square Office Block, Museum Hill Centre and Kumbu Kumbu Art Gallery. The nearest airport is Wilson Airport, 7 km from Pan Pacific Serviced Suites Nairobi.Show full description
Elegant. Rooftop bar. Rooftop pool. Located in Nairobi’s commercial, retail and entertainment district. Sankara includes a multi-cuisine, buffet restaurant, rooftop pool bar, wine bar and an award-winning steakhouse. The hotel has a variety of event venues both indoor and outdoor that cater to meetings and function space. The hotel has offers a variety of room types, suites, presidential suite and an executive lounge with concierge services. Complimentary high-speed Wi-Fi is provided in all guestrooms, public areas and meeting venues. The hotel holds the highest level of ‘Safe Hotels’ certification.Show full description
Luxury Hotel.Newly opened, December 2023. Located in Nairobi, 14 km from Kenyatta International Conference Centre, Argyle Grand Hotel Nairobi Airport provides accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a shared lounge. This 5-star hotel offers room service, a 24-hour front desk and free WiFi. African, American, Chinese and British dishes are served at the on-site restaurant. The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms with a desk, a kettle, a fridge, a minibar, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a shower. At Argyle Grand Hotel Nairobi Airport each room includes bed linen and towels. A buffet, continental or American breakfast can be enjoyed at the property. The accommodation offers a terrace. Nairobi National Museum is 16 km from Argyle Grand Hotel Nairobi Airport, while Nairobi SGR Terminus is less than 1 km away. The nearest airport is Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, 4 km from the hotel.Show full description
Opened April 2022. Located in Nairobi, 4.1 km from Nairobi National Museum, Dusit Princess Hotel Residences Nairobi provides accommodation with a fitness centre, free private parking, a garden and a terrace. Providing a bar, the property is located within 5.6 km of Kenyatta International Conference Centre. The accommodation offers a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, room service and free WiFi throughout the property. All units at the hotel are equipped with a seating area and a TV with cable channels. Certain rooms include a kitchenette with a fridge, an oven and a microwave. Guest rooms at Dusit Princess Hotel Residences Nairobi include air conditioning and a desk. The accommodation offers a buffet or continental breakfast. At Dusit Princess Hotel Residences Nairobi you will find a restaurant serving African, American and Chinese cuisine. Vegetarian, dairy-free and vegan options can also be requested. The hotel offers 4-star accommodation with an indoor pool. Eden Square Office Block is 2.4 km from Dusit Princess Hotel Residences Nairobi, while Kumbu Kumbu Art Gallery is 1.8 km away. The nearest airport is Wilson Airport, 9 km from the accommodation.Show full description
Luxury Hotel.Rooftop restaurant. Rooftop pool. Featuring free WiFi, a spa centre and a year-round outdoor pool, Crowne Plaza Nairobi Airport offers accommodation in Nairobi. The hotel has a sauna and fitness centre, and guests can enjoy a meal at the restaurant or a drink at the bar. Free private parking is available on site. Every room is equipped with a flat-screen TV. Certain units include a seating area for your convenience. The rooms come with a private bathroom. For your comfort, you will find bathrobes and slippers. You will find free airport shuttle service at the property. Nextgen Shopping Mall is 11.3 km from The Crowne Plaza Nairobi Airport, while Capital Centre, is 11.7 km from the property. Crowne Plaza Nairobi Airport is at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport whereas Wilson Airport is within 17.1 km.Show full description
Luxury Hotel. Well located in the Westlands district of Nairobi, Hyatt Regency Nairobi Westlands is located 1.4 km from Nairobi National Museum, 3.9 km from Kenyatta International Conference Centre and 500 metres from Eden Square Office Block. Providing a restaurant, the property also has a fitness centre, as well as an indoor pool and a sauna. You can play billiards at this 5-star hotel, and the area is popular for cycling. The hotel provides city views, a sun terrace, a 24-hour front desk, and free WiFi is available. Guest rooms at the hotel come with air conditioning, a seating area, a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a safety deposit box and a private bathroom with free toiletries and a hairdryer. Each room has a kettle, while selected rooms come with a kitchenette with a dishwasher, an oven and a stovetop. At Hyatt Regency Nairobi Westlands the rooms have bed linen and towels. Breakfast is available daily, and includes buffet, continental and Asian options. Popular points of interest near the accommodation include Kumbu Kumbu Art Gallery, Museum Hill Centre and Habitat for Humanity Kenya. The nearest airport is Wilson Airport, 7 km from Hyatt Regency Nairobi Westlands.Show full description
PrideInn Hotel Westlands- Newly renovated is situated in Westlands, Nairobi. It features a 24-hour room service and free WiFi. The hotel is 2 km away from Nairobi’s city centre. The air-conditioned rooms feature city and garden views. Each room comes equipped with a flat-screen satellite TV and tea-and-coffee-making facilities. Royal Kitchen multicuisine restaurant offers an à la carte menu and serves local and international cuisines including barbecues. Grocery shopping services as well as a personal chef is available on request. Services available at the hotel include laundry and dry cleaning, babysitting, limousine airport transfers and currency exchange. The travel desk can assist guests with visits to nearby attractions. Free private parking is available. Wilson Airport is 6 km away and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport is 15 km from the property.Show full description
Luxury Hotel.Great views. Boma Nairobi is located in South C, 10 minutes’ drive from Jomo Kenyatta international Airport, Wilson Airport (6 km), Westland and CBD ( Central Business District) by using the Express Highway. The hotel offers the guests a 24-hour front desk, and free private parking. All rooms are furnished and offer city and garden views. They are equipped with an A/C, minibar, desk and flat-screen TV, free toiletries, coffee and tea tray amenities and safety box. Some of the rooms have balconies with a garden view. The accommodation boasts a variety of restaurants, featuring local and international cuisine and beautiful outside gardens. Guests can enjoy a selection of hot or cold beverages and snacks while sitting in the Atrium or in the Bar Lounge The property offers on-site facilities such as a Spa with treatment rooms including a sauna and steam as well as a fully equipped fitness center and outdoor swimming pool. The Nairobi National Park is 10mn from the property. Airport pick and drop off can be arranged at an additional surcharge.Show full description
Set in Nairobi, 6.4 km from Syokimau Railway Station, Four Points by Sheraton Nairobi Airport features an outdoor swimming pool and complimentary on site private parking. The property boasts a spa and wellness centre with a fitness centre and Jacuzzi. The air conditioned units in the hotel are equipped with a flat screen TV with satellite channels, minibar, coffee maker and electric kettle. The rooms are fitted with a seating area. All the units have a shower and toilet and the property provides free toiletries. Guests at Four Points by Sheraton Nairobi Airport can enjoy continental, American, buffet, full English, Irish and vegetarian breakfast options. The property also features an onsite restaurant that specializes in local, American and Asian cuisines. Staff at the 24-hour front desk can provide advice on what to do in the area. The nearest airport Jomo Kenyatta International Airport is situated 800 m from the property. Four Points by Sheraton Nairobi Airport offers airport shuttle services to its guests . Show full description
Elegant. Great location. Great value. Set in Nairobi and a 9-minute walk from Village Market, Trademark Hotel boasts a bar. Free luggage storage services are offered to the guests at the property. The air-conditioned guestrooms have a wardrobe and desk. Each room at the accommodation has its own safety deposit box. The rooms are also fitted with flat screen TV with satellite and cable channels. Each unit has its own private bathroom with free toiletries. A continental breakfast is served daily at the property. Guests can also enjoy a meal at the Harvest Restaurant that specializes in African and local cuisines. Speaking English and Swahili, the staff at the 24-hour front desk are willing to help guest with any queries they might have and give tour advice. The Two Rivers Mall is only a 13-minute drive away. Wilson Airport is set 15 km from Trademark Hotel while Jomo Kenyatta International Airport is 27.5 km away. The property offers airport shuttle services upon request.Show full description
This hotel has a great location in Nairobi and great affordability.
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