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Radisson Blu Hotel & Residence, Nairobi Arboretum

5.0 star property
Luxury spa hotel near University of Nairobi
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Exterior
Junior Suite (with Lounge Access)
Superior Room
Daily buffet breakfast (USD 30 per person)
Aerial view
Reviews
9.4

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • PoolPoolPool
  • SpaSpaSpa
  • Breakfast availableBreakfast availableBreakfast available
  • Parking includedParking includedParking included
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • RestaurantRestaurantRestaurant

Check out the area

Map
Arboretum Road, Nairobi
  • Popular LocationNairobi University6 min drive
  • Popular LocationNairobi Hospital6 min drive
  • Popular LocationUnited Nations Office at Nairobi12 min drive
  • AirportNairobi (NBO-Jomo Kenyatta Intl.)29 min drive

Room options

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Junior Suite (with Lounge Access)

Junior Suite (with Lounge Access)

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Smart TV
Blackout curtains
  • 64 sq m
  • Park view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite, 1 Bedroom (with Lounge Access)

Suite, 1 Bedroom (with Lounge Access)

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Smart TV
Blackout curtains
  • 64 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Superior Room, Pool View

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Smart TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds OR 1 King Bed

View all photos for Suite, 1 Bedroom, Pool View (& Lounge Access)

Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

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

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Smart TV
Blackout curtains
  • 64 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Superior Room

Superior Room

Superior Room

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Smart TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds OR 1 King Bed

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About the area

Nairobi

Located in Nairobi, Radisson Blu Hotel & Residence, Nairobi Arboretum is in the city center and near a boardwalk/promenade. Village Market and The Hub Karen are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Uhuru Park and Nairobi National Park. University of Nairobi and United Nations Office at Nairobi are two other places to visit that come recommended. Take an opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like ecotours.
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What's nearby

  • Kenyatta International Convention Centre - 5 min drive
  • Nairobi University - 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

  • Cafe Villa Rosa - 5 min drive
  • Connect Coffee - 5 min drive
  • Java House - Orbit Place - 5 min drive
  • Lucca - 5 min drive
  • Office Park - Riverside Drive - 19 min walk

About this property

Radisson Blu Hotel & Residence, Nairobi Arboretum

Luxury eco-certified hotel near University of Nairobi
Located close to Nairobi Hospital and Uhuru Park, Radisson Blu Hotel & Residence, Nairobi Arboretum provides a poolside bar, a free daily manager's reception, and a terrace. Treat yourself to a massage at the onsite spa. Be sure to enjoy a meal at the two on-site restaurants. In addition to a coffee shop/cafe and a garden, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • An outdoor pool with sunloungers
  • Free self-parking and valet parking
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), airport pick-up service (surcharge) and express check-out
  • Express check-in, a reception hall and bike parking
Room features
All 122 rooms offer comforts such as 24-hour room service and laptop-friendly workspaces, in addition to thoughtful touches like air conditioning and bathrobes.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • LED light bulbs and eco-friendly cleaning products
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and baths or showers
  • Smart TVs with Netflix, streaming services and premium channels
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, balconies and heating

Awards and affiliations

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

Languages

English, French, Swahili

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour airport pick-up shuttle at scheduled times and on request for a surcharge
  • Free self parking on site
  • Free valet parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available for a fee: USD 30 for adults and USD 30 for children
  • 2 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A poolside bar
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Couples/private dining
  • Free daily manager's reception
  • Private picnics
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Evening entertainment
  • Full-service spa
  • Outdoor pool
  • Steam room
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

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

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Laundry facilities
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets on request
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service

Business services

  • 24-hour business centre
  • 6 meeting rooms
  • Computer station
  • Conference centre

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • In a national park
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace
  • Vegetable garden

Full-service spa

  • 2 treatment rooms
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Hot stone massages
  • Sauna
  • Spa open daily
  • Spa tub
  • Steam room
  • Swedish massages

Accessibility

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

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 3 floors
  • Annual offsets purchased for at least 10% of carbon footprint
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • At least 80% organic food
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Biodegradable coffee stirrers available
  • Biodegradable drinking straws available
  • Built in 2019
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Living plant wall
  • Local artist showcase
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reception hall
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • Netflix
  • Smart TV with premium satellite channels
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar

Outdoor space

  • Balcony

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products available
  • Electrical adapters
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Water-efficient toilets
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Early check-in subject to availability
Express check-in available

Check-out

Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability
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

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • 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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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

We should mention

Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is also known as

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

Frequently asked questions

Does Radisson Blu Hotel & Residence, Nairobi Arboretum have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Radisson Blu Hotel & Residence, Nairobi Arboretum?

As of 10 May 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Radisson Blu Hotel & Residence, Nairobi Arboretum on 11 May 2024 start from AU$322.80, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Radisson Blu Hotel & Residence, Nairobi Arboretum pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Radisson Blu Hotel & Residence, Nairobi Arboretum?

Self-parking and valet parking are free at this property.

Does Radisson Blu Hotel & Residence, Nairobi Arboretum provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's a shuttle from the airport to the hotel that runs on request.

Radisson Blu Hotel & Residence, Nairobi Arboretum Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 97 out of 131 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 23 out of 131 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 131 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 131 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 131 reviews" "

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Excellent hotel situated close to all shops and amenities, stayed many times and will certainly stay again
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dustin

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
First time traveler to Nairobi
What a wonderful hotel with exceptional staff, spotless, friendly welcoming smiles, phenomenal customer services amongst all departments!! Great experience!
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Arturo, Laguna Beach

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pleasant staff eager to help
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

4/10 Poor

Sherryl L

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
I booked a 2 twin room for me and my adult son with breakfast and paid in advance. We showed the reservation and they still said we had to pay for breakfast and put us in a single bed room. They had to move us to another room, then charged over $50 for breakfast. Very disappointing stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Christopher

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean modern secure
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024