We have created a list with the best central 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 Mia Dahl & Kent Berg. Updated January 2024.
Elegant. Friendly staff. 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
Cool. Popular among business travellers. 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
Central. Creative. Great location. 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
Creative. Nice style. Great value. 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
Great value. Sarova Panafric Hotel is situated in Nairobi, 18 km from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport and a 5-minute drive from the CBD. It features 2 restaurants, a bar and a swimming pool. Each individually decorated room at Panafric is air-conditioned. It comes equipped with a satellite TV, minibar and tea-and-coffee-making facilities. The bathroom includes free toiletries. Flame Tree Restaurant and Bar features an open terrace overlooking the city. It offers an English breakfast, 15-minute business lunches and an à la carte menu for lunch and dinner. The Pool Garden Restaurant serves buffet lunch. Guests can enjoy a massage at Tulia Wellness Beauty & Therapy or browse in the curio shop on site. The business centre offers secretarial services and free Wi-Fi is available. The Karen Blixen Museum is a 26-minute drive from the property and Nairobi National Park is 30 km away. 10 minute drive from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport via the Nairobi Expressway. Free private parking is available at Sarova.Show full description
Hip. Creative. Friendly staff. 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
This might be the coolest, most creative and stylish central luxury hotel in Nairobi. It also has AMAZING STAFF. WOW!
Creative. Very clean. Cosy rooms. 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
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
Highly elegant. Stylish. Great breakfast. Just 10 minutes’ drive from Nairobi’s CBD, Villa Rosa Kempinski offers guests a 24-hour front desk, a spa and a fitness centre. Free private parking is available. The spacious rooms are elegantly furnished and offer city views. They are equipped with a minibar, desk and flat-screen TV. Some of the rooms have balconies. Villa Rosa Kempinski boasts a variety of restaurants, featuring local and International cuisine. Guests can enjoy a selection of Italian dishes at Lucca Restaurant and Deli at Cafe Villa Rosa. For relaxation, guests can unwind in the Spa, which features 9 treatment rooms, a sauna, a fully equipped fitness centre and an outdoor swimming pool. Jomo Kenyatta International Airport is 21 km and the Nairobi National Park 30 km from the property. Airport shuttles can be arranged at an additional surcharge.Show full description
Based on my research this is the most ELEGANT central luxury hotel in Nairobi.
Each one of our experienced members of staff is dedicated to providing a service that makes your stay unique, Thanks to their genuine sense of hospitality and their attention to every detail, they offer personalized service, going beyond guests' needs." Mr Gerard MOUTOU, Hotel Manager. Mercure Nairobi Upper Hill is located in the financial district, surrounded by banks, international corporate companies, and Embassies and in close proximity to the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport. The hotel complex features a lounge bar, all-day dining restaurant, a gym and a heated outdoor pool. Conference facilities for meetings, events, and conferences for small to large groups. Located just 15 minutes from JKIA and close to Nairobi CBD, Mercure Nairobi is in the heart of the fast-growing business district of Upper Hill, perfect for enjoying a Kenyan safari or business trip. Discover Nairobi National Park, just 24 min from the Hotel.Show full description
Super central. Trendy. Superb breakfast. Located in Nairobi, Meridian Hotel offers free WiFi access in all areas. Other facilities offered at the property include a ticket service, a tour desk and luggage storage. Featuring city views each room comes with a TV and air conditioning. Rooms are fitted with a shower and private bathroom. Guests can enjoy local and international cuisine at the onsite restaurant. A range of drinks is served at the bar. At Meridian Hotel you will find free private parking on site. An array of activities can be enjoyed on site or in the surroundings, including golfing. The hotel is 800 metres from Kenyatta International Conference Centre, 9 km from Nairobi National Park and 1 km from Railway Museum. Jomo Kenyatta Airport is 13 km away. An airport shuttle can be arranged at the property.Show full description
Perhaps this is the most CENTRAL hotel in Nairobi. It also has a highly rated breakfast, a central location and a cool rooftop restaurant.
Very clean. Cosy rooms.Opened June 2022. Set in Nairobi, 3 km from Kenyatta International Conference Centre, West Lerruat Hotel offers accommodation with a terrace, free private parking, a restaurant and a bar. This 4-star hotel offers room service and a 24-hour front desk. Nairobi National Museum is 5.5 km from the hotel and Nyayo Stadium is less than 1 km away. All guest rooms in the hotel are fitted with a kettle. The rooms have a desk and a flat-screen TV, and some units at West Lerruat Hotel have a balcony. At the accommodation all rooms have bed linen and towels. Guests at West Lerruat Hotel can enjoy a continental breakfast. Railway Museum is 2.5 km from the hotel, while Kenya Railway Golf Club is 2.7 km from the property. The nearest airport is Wilson, 2 km from West Lerruat Hotel, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.Show full description
This hotel has exceptional cleanliness and very cosy rooms!
Popular among business travellers. 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
The Heron Portico is a 5-minute drive from the city centre. It features a 24-hour reception desk, a heated swimming pool, sauna and a gym. The property is a 5 minute drive from KICC. Each room is individually decorated. It comes equipped with a flat-screen satellite TV, minibar and tea-and-coffee-making facilities. The private bathroom has a bath and shower with free toiletries. The Bashasha at The Heron offers all day dining with a wide selection of international cuisine, light meals and snacks. The Mdalasini restaurant features a sunny patio and balcony and serves international cuisine. Guests can make use of the travel desk to book tours and activities in the surrounding area, or relax in the spa and salon on site. Free Wi-Fi and private parking is available. Jomo Kenyatta International Airport is a 22-minute drive from the property.Show full description
Boasting an outdoor swimming pool, spa and wellness centre and sauna, Nairobi Safari Club offers rooms in the Central Business District in Nairobi. The property has free Wi-Fi access throughout. With air conditioning, each room is equipped with a satellite flat-screen TV and safety deposit box. The private bathroom comes with a bath, shower, bidet and hairdryer. The restaurant serves typical Kenyan cuisine and International classics. A continental breakfast is served daily in the breakfast room, including hot beverages, sweet pastries and savoury snacks. Guests can enjoy the fitness centre and the massage service on request. A 24-hour front desk service is also available. The Jomo Kenyatta International Airport is a 20-minute drive from Safari Club Nairobi.Show full description
1.4 km from Nairobi National Museum, Hyatt Regency Nairobi Westlands is located in Nairobi and features free WiFi, concierge services and express check-in and check-out. 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 accommodation provides room service, a 24-hour front desk and organising tours for guests. At the hotel each room has air conditioning, a seating area, a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a safety deposit box and a private bathroom with a bath or shower, free toiletries and a hairdryer. Guest rooms will provide guests with a fridge. Breakfast is available daily, and includes buffet, continental and Asian options. Hyatt Regency Nairobi Westlands offers a sun terrace. Popular points of interest near the accommodation include Eden Square Office Block, Kumbu Kumbu Art Gallery and Museum Hill Centre. The nearest airport is Wilson Airport, 7 km from Hyatt Regency Nairobi Westlands.Show full description
Situated in the Kilimani in Nairobi, Swiss Lenana Mount features an outdoor pool, a fitness centre and free WiFi throughout. Free private parking is available on site. The rooms are equipped with a flat-screen TV. You will find a kettle in the room. Each room has a private bathroom fitted with a shower. Extras include bathrobes and free toiletries. Guests can enjoy the on-site restaurant and bar. There is a 24-hour front desk at the property. The Chinese Embassy is within 600 metres from Swiss Lenana Mount, while Nairobi Hospital Doctor's Plaza is 600 metres away. The nearest airport is Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, 19 km away.Show full description
Elegant. Comfortable beds. Rooftop bar. Popular among business travellers. 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
This luxury hotel has super comfortable beds, a popular rooftop bar and a unique rooftop pool.
Great location. Great views. Popular among business travellers. Boasting an outdoor swimming pool and a fitness centre, Mövenpick Hotel & Residences Nairobi is situated in Westlands, Nairobi. Westgate Shopping Mall is 1.7 km from the property while The National Museum of Kenya is within an 8-minute drive. Accessible parking is available within the property. All the rooms at Mövenpick Hotel & Residences Nairobi are fitted with a wardrobe, safe and desk. The units also have a sitting area with a sofa and a flat screen TV with cable and satellite channels. Some of the rooms enjoy pool and city views. The rooms are complete with a private bathroom with free toiletries, bathrobe and hairdryer. Guests can choose from the American, Asian, continental and buffet breakfast options served daily at the property. Mövenpick Hotel & Residences Nairobi has an array of restaurants and bars where guests can have a drink and enjoy international, local and African cuisines. Speaking German, English, Spanish, French, Hindi, Italian and Chinese, the staff at the 24-hour front desk are ready to help guests with all their queries and offer tour advice. The property also has business facilities. Jomo Kenyatta International Airport is about 20 km from Mövenpick Hotel & Residences Nairobi. The property offers airport shuttle services upon request.Show full description
This luxury hotel has a great location in Nairobi and outstanding views.
Central. Comfortable beds. Rooftop bar. Boasting a fitness centre, Four Points By Sheraton Nairobi Hurlingham is set in Nairobi, 2.8 km from Kenyatta International Conference Centre. The property is close to several noted attractions, around an 8-minute walk from Shifteye Gallery and around 1 km from Yaya Centre. The hotel features an outdoor swimming pool, entertainment staff and free WiFi. A continental or buffet breakfast can be enjoyed at the property. Guests can grab a bite to eat in the on-site restaurant, which serves Middle eastern cuisine and also offers vegetarian options. The hotel offers a terrace. Speaking English and Hindi at the 24-hour front desk, staff are ready to help around the clock. Nairobi National Museum is 3 km from Four Points By Sheraton Nairobi Hurlingham. For relaxation, guests can lounge beside the outdoor heated pool or enjoy a round of golf at the Royal Nairobi Golf Club, 3.2 km away.Show full description
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