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Nairobi Serena Hotel

5.0 star property
Family-friendly Art Deco hotel connected to the convention center with 2 bars/lounges

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Outdoor pool
Interior detail
Terrace/patio
Lobby
Exterior detail

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Spa
  • Housekeeping
  • Gym

Explore the area

Map
Kenyatta Avenue / Processional Way, Nairobi
  • Uhuru Park
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • University of Nairobi
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Nairobi Hospital
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Nairobi (NBO-Jomo Kenyatta Intl.)
    ‪26 min drive‬

Room options

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Business Suite | Living room

Business Suite

  • 51 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Room

Superior Room

  • 44 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Business Suite | Living room

Business Suite

  • 58 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, individually furnished, desk

Executive Room

  • 26 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Minibar, in-room safe, individually furnished, desk

Premium Room

  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, individually furnished, desk

Standard Deluxe Room

  • 26 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Corner Suite

Corner Suite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Nairobi

Kilimani stay.Within a 15-minute walk of this Kilimani hotel, you'll find Uhuru Park and University of Nairobi. Nairobi Hospital and The Aga Khan University Hospital are also within 3 miles (5 km).

What's nearby

  • Uhuru Park - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • University of Nairobi - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Kenyatta International Convention Centre - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Nairobi Hospital - 3 min drive - 2.5 km
  • United Nations Office at Nairobi - 10 min drive - 8.9 km

Getting around

  • Syokimau Station - 24 min drive
  • Jomo Kenyatta Intl. Airport (NBO) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Mwendaz - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Aksum Bar - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Pointzero Coffee - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Mandhari Restaurant - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The TERRACE, Intercontinental HOTEL - ‬8 min walk

About this property

Nairobi Serena Hotel

Family-friendly Art Deco hotel connected to the convention center with 2 bars/lounges
Nairobi Serena Hotel offers its guests a full-service spa, an outdoor pool, and a sauna. Along with a restaurant and a coffee shop/cafe, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include 2 bars/lounges and a poolside bar. WiFi is free in public spaces.

A business center and 8 meeting rooms are available. Event space at this hotel measures 4844 square feet (450 square meters) and includes conference space. A children's pool, a fitness center, and spa services are also featured at the family-friendly Nairobi Serena Hotel. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. Free self parking is available. A complete renovation of Nairobi Serena Hotel was completed in September 2019.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Art Deco Nairobi hotel.

  • 199 guestrooms or units
  • 7 levels
  • 3 buildings
  • 2 bars or lounges
  • 4844 sq ft of conference space
  • 450 sq m of conference space
  • Built in 1962
  • Deli
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Business facilities
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • 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
  • Gift shop
  • Beauty salon
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Onsite shopping
  • Bellhop
  • Elevator
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Coffee shop
  • Bar by the pool
  • Dining venue
  • Swim-up bar
Nairobi Serena Hotel offers 199 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and laptop-compatible safes. Each accommodation is individually furnished. 21-inch LCD televisions come with premium satellite channels and pay movies. Bathrooms include separate bathtubs and showers, bathrobes, designer toiletries, 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 coffee/tea makers. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily. Amenities available on request include in-room massages.

Guests can pamper themselves with a trip to the onsite spa, which has 4 treatment rooms. Services include facials, body scrubs, and body treatments. The spa is equipped with a sauna, a hot tub, and a steam room. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy.

Languages

English, French, Italian

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • In-room babysitting (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini golf
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: KES 3,547 per person
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant
  • A swim-up bar
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • 18-hole adjacent golf course
  • Children's pool
  • Full-service spa
  • Golf caddies
  • Gym
  • Mini golf
  • Outdoor pool
  • Piano
  • Playground
  • Sauna
  • Shopping
  • 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.
  • Elevator
  • Lever door handles
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 21-inch LCD TV with premium satellite channels
  • Pay movies

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Individual furnishings
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Phone
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
An early check-in fee will be charged
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in fee: 75-percent of room rate for check-in between 6:00 PM and midnight
Express check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours will receive an email with check-in instructions and smart lock details; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 AM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk, smart lock

Pets

  • No pets allowed

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 available for KES 100.0 per day.

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 KES 3547 per person
  • Airport shuttle fee: KES 4000 per person (one way)
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-in fee: 75-percent of room rate for check-in between 6:00 PM and midnight
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: KES 100.0 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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
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. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Barclaycard. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

Property Registration Number 7997

We should mention

  • One child 5 years old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.

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Nairobi Serena Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 196 out of 279 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 62 out of 279 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 15 out of 279 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 279 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 279 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Rochelle

Business traveller, Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joyce, New York

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ssebina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I stay in for one night but it was worth it. The staff was amazing with a smiling faces and nice costumer care. I highly recommend it…..
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Josh

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was able to add a day room booking when we were returning from our safari, rather than spending 8 hours in the airport. The hotel staff was so accommodating to make sure we had everything we wanted even for our short stay.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Josh

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
First class hotel in every respect.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

adelaide

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The pool was heated and perfect, lots of outdoor dining. The breakfast buffet was excellent, the ala carte restaurants were fair, my husband was sick after eating prawns at the main dining room. Lacked space to walk outside safely. Too close to downtown but more suited for business travel.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Aameer

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Caroline

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

8/10 Good

Cary, Cupertino

Travelled with family
Nice but A bit old-fashioned. Service in restaurant abominably slow for mediocre food.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Donald

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Superb property: design, decor’, comfort, convenience! Superb staff: knowledgeable, helpful, friendly and engaging, always asking what they can do to make the stay more pleasant and complete, attractive and well- dressed
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The service at this hotel was amazing. Everyone went above & beyond.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Pritha

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was my second visit to Nairobi Serena Hotel in less than a year. It is conveniently located, has a good selection of hot and cold options for breakfast and the room is well equipped. Our only quibble was when we tried to order room service after checking-in to the hotel late in the evening, a number of items on the menu was not available.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

MARK

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

10/10 Excellent

Lynn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lynn

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful staff
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

MARK

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jason, Saku

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jay

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gerrit

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

10/10 Excellent

Rita

Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anush

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good place to stay

It was a very good hotel with excellent pool and restaurant
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maria Montserrat

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
great breakfast,, variety but needs a new pastry chef. pastries are dry and tasteless
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The only negative was the gift shop. Was overcharged for a purchase significantly. In a hurry and didn't convert Kenyan Shilllings to US dollars before signing. Contacted shop after returning to USA. Sent proof of purchase and was never contacted. Just good idea to convert foreign currency to your currency value before signing. The hotel itself was tremendous.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Veronica

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Everyone was so pleasant & accommodating. The property is gorgeous! I highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Valentina

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It very nice property!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024