Radisson Blu Hotel & Residence, Nairobi Arboretum

5.0 star property
5-star luxury hotel near University of Nairobi

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Exterior
Outdoor pool, open 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM, sun loungers
Lobby
Superior Room
Reception

Reviews

9.4 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Bar
  • Spa
  • Breakfast available
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

Map
Arboretum Road, Nairobi
  • Arboretum
    7 min walk
  • Fire Lake Restaurant
    1 min walk
  • Capital Centre
    9 min drive
  • Nairobi (WIL-Wilson)
    18 min drive

Room options

Junior Suite (with Lounge Access)

  • 64 sq m
  • Park view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 Bedroom (with Lounge Access)

  • 64 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Superior Room, Pool View

  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds OR 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Pool View (& Lounge Access)

  • 64 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Superior Room

  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds OR 1 King Bed

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About the area

Nairobi

City center retreat .Your stay at this Kilimani hotel places you within 2 miles (3 km) of University of Nairobi and Uhuru Park. Nairobi Hospital and The Aga Khan University Hospital are also within 3 miles (5 km).

What's nearby

  • Uhuru Park - 4 min drive
  • University of Nairobi - 6 min drive
  • Nairobi Hospital - 6 min drive
  • The Aga Khan University Hospital - 6 min drive
  • United Nations Office at Nairobi - 12 min drive

Getting around

  • Syokimau Station - 27 min drive
  • Jomo Kenyatta Intl. Airport (NBO) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Amani ya Juu Garden Cafe - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Infinity Pool Bar & Restaurant - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Connect Coffee - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Lava Latte - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Office Park - Riverside Drive - ‬19 min walk

About this property

Radisson Blu Hotel & Residence, Nairobi Arboretum

5-star luxury hotel near University of Nairobi
Radisson Blu Hotel & Residence, Nairobi Arboretum offers its guests a full-service spa, an outdoor pool, and a health club. There are 2 restaurants on site, as well as a coffee shop/café and a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. A free manager's reception is offered daily. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces.

A 24-hour business center and 6 meeting rooms are available. A steam room, a terrace, and barbecue grills are also featured at the luxury Radisson Blu Hotel & Residence, Nairobi Arboretum. A shuttle from the airport to the hotel (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. Free self parking and valet parking are available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 5-star Nairobi hotel.

  • 122 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • 2 buildings
  • 2 dining venues
  • Built in 2019
  • Manager's reception (free)
  • Deli
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Business center (24 hours)
  • Conference center
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Television in lobby
  • ATM
  • Bellhop
  • Elevator
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Lockers available
  • Bar or lounge
  • Bar by the pool
Radisson Blu Hotel & Residence, Nairobi Arboretum offers 122 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature minibars and safes. Rooms open to balconies. 43-inch Smart televisions come with premium satellite channels and Netflix. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers with rainfall showerheads, bathrobes, slippers, and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, complimentary newspapers, and phones. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and hair dryers. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.

Guests can pamper themselves with a trip to the onsite spa, which has 2 treatment rooms. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, and Swedish massages. The spa is equipped with a sauna, a spa tub, and a steam room.

The spa is open daily. Children under 15 years old are not allowed in the spa without adult supervision.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Green Key (Foundation for Environmental Education), a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

Languages

English, French, Swahili

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Free valet parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • 24-hour pick-up airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Airport shuttle at scheduled times, on request

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee 6:30 AM–10:00 AM on weekdays and 6:30 AM–11:00 AM on weekends: USD 30 for adults and USD 30 for children
  • 2 restaurants and 1 coffee shop/cafe
  • 1 poolside bar and 1 bar
  • Free daily reception
  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea in common area(s)

Things to do

  • 24-hour fitness center
  • Bike parking
  • Evening entertainment
  • Full-service spa
  • Outdoor pool
  • Private picnics
  • Steam room

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible bathtub
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • Elevator
  • Grab bar in shower
  • Handrails in stairways
  • In-room accessibility
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible fitness center
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 43-inch Smart TV
  • Netflix
  • Premium channels
  • Satellite channels
  • Streaming services

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Heating

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products provided
  • Electrical adapters/chargers
  • Free newspapers
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • LED light bulbs
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Slippers
  • Soundproofing
  • Turndown service
  • Water-efficient toilets only
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: USD 150
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: USD 150
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Radisson Blu Hotel & Residence, Nairobi Arboretum

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 5 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately USD 30 for adults and USD 30 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 45 per vehicle (maximum occupancy 3)
  • Early check-in fee: USD 150 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: USD 150 (subject to availability)
  • Laundry fee: USD 15 per day
  • Spa fee: USD 60 per day

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Long-term renters welcome
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Safety Protocol (Radisson)
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, JCB International, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. Long-term renters welcome.
    For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards in each accommodation. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Safety Protocol (Radisson).

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM.
  • Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • One child 5 years old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property is also known as

Radisson Blu Hotel & Residence, Nairobi Arboretum Hotel
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Radisson Blu Hotel & Residence, Nairobi Arboretum Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 136 out of 180 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 31 out of 180 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 10 out of 180 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 180 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 180 reviews" "

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mercedes

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I really enjoyed my stay. 10/10
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lars

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amit

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel with great service. Restaurants are great. Breakfast choice was amazing! Really loved this hotel
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Huber, New York

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Obed

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Molly

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely loved it - that staff was so wonderful and kind. Would love to stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dan

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Samuel

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Noise outside room at night that interferes with sleep/rest
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mafan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was professional and welcoming throughout the entire stay, and helped with transportation and other issues and questions I had. The property and room amenities were fine and comfortable. The security around the hotel area was strict but expected since it was near the President's State House. Unfortunately, the only one issue I had was late night noise. from the room above and early morning carts rolling outside the hallway. If I were to stay at the Radisson again, I would definitely ask for a top floor room and for a quieter room. Otherwise, a wonderful hotel overall.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lakhvinder

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Smart modern hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Clara

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Sandeep

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a v comfortable hotel. With amazing staff...call outs to Effie and Janet. V relaxed and chilled. V safe. Only criticism is the noise pollution. I asked for quiet rooms... But was disturbed by delivery lorries at 3-6 am !! And talking amongst staff and trolley movements upstairs. Complained on day 2... Was offered a room move but we only had 1 night left so stayed put and coped !
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Macson

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location, friendly staffs and safety
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amit

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jakub

Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Edward

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Great accommodation
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dorika

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location next to Arboretum. A calm space to enjoy Nairobi.
Stayed 14 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

RAVINDREN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Lars

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent Hotel
Excellent hotel next to the Arboretum. Staff are all top-notch and extremely friendly and professional.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ingra

Travelled with family and small children, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I liked the amenities the hotel offered. Customer service was excellent. My stay was enjoyable.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mazaher

Liked: Staff & service
Very nice hotel and customer service
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2024