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Radisson Blu Hotel & Residence, Nairobi Arboretum

5.0 star property
Luxury hotel with 2 restaurants, near University of Nairobi

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Restaurant
Superior Room | 1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk
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Nairobi's Radisson Blu Hotel & Residence, Nairobi Arboretum, offers a tranquil oasis with a poolside bar and two on-site restaurants. Unwind at the spa or take in the scenic views from the sun-kissed garden. With free WiFi and valet parking, guests can relax knowing their needs are met.
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Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Airport transfer
  • Pool
  • Spa
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Free parking

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • 2 restaurants and bar/lounge
  • Full-service spa
  • Outdoor pool
  • Breakfast available
  • Health club
  • Sauna
  • Steam room
  • Pool bar
  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee shop/cafe
  • 24-hour business center

Feel at home (6)

  • Children stay free
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Private bathroom
  • Premium TV channels
  • Garden
  • Terrace
$168 nightly
The total price is $196
Oct 30 - Oct 31
Total with taxes and fees

Why we love this property

Blissful nature retreat
A full-service spa with deep-tissue and hot stone massages awaits in this hotel. Unwind in the sauna, hot tub, or garden nestled within a national park.
Luxury in a national park
This hotel blends urban charm with nature. A garden featuring a living plant wall graces the city center. Local artwork adds cultural flair to the experience.
Tasty choices
The hotel features two restaurants, a cafe, and a bar offering delicious local cuisine. Private dining and vegetarian options enhance the culinary experience.

Room options

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Suite, 1 Bedroom (with Lounge Access) | 1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Suite, 1 Bedroom (with Lounge Access)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Smart TV
  • 689 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Smart TV
  • 689 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Room | 1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Superior Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Smart TV
Pillow menu
  • 344 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds OR 1 King Bed

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Junior Suite (with Lounge Access) | 1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Junior Suite (with Lounge Access)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Smart TV
  • 689 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Park view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Superior Room, Pool View

1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Superior Room, Pool View

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Smart TV
Pillow menu
  • 344 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds OR 1 King Bed

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Lobby

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  • Airport transfer
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, 218 reviews
$144 nightly
The price is $169
Nov 8 - Nov 9
Total with taxes and fees
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About the neighborhood

Map
Arboretum Road, Nairobi

What's nearby

  • University of Nairobi - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Uhuru Park - 3 min drive - 1.5 km
  • Nairobi Hospital - 4 min drive - 2.6 km
  • The Aga Khan University Hospital - 5 min drive - 3.3 km
  • United Nations Office at Nairobi - 9 min drive - 7.7 km

Getting around

  • Nairobi (WIL-Wilson) - 18 min drive
  • Jomo Kenyatta Intl. Airport (NBO) - 30 min drive
  • Syokimau Station - 27 min drive
  • Nairobi Station - 30 min drive
  • Syokimau SGR Railway Station - 34 min drive
  • Airport pick-up service

Restaurants

  • ‪Amani ya Juu Garden Cafe - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪YUNION KE - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Myna - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Java Express - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Hudson Tavern Bar & Grill - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Radisson Blu Hotel & Residence, Nairobi Arboretum

Radisson Blu Hotel & Residence, Nairobi Arboretum is just 4.3 mi (6.9 km) from the airport and offers pick-up service (available 24 hours). Guests can be pampered with deep-tissue massages at the spa and grab a bite to eat at one of the 2 restaurants. Other highlights at this luxurious hotel include an outdoor pool, a poolside bar, and a health club. Fellow travelers say great things about the helpful staff.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 122 rooms
    • Arranged over 3 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
    • Express check-in/out available
    • Early check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is noon
    • Contactless check-out available
    • Late check-out subject to availability
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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 at the property
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children

    • One child (5 years old and younger) stays free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
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Pets

    • No pets or service animals allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Free onsite self parking
    • Free onsite valet parking
    • Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
DONE

Transfers

    • Airport pickup on request (available 24 hours)*
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Other information

    • Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge) 6:30 AM–10:00 AM on weekdays and 6:30 AM–11:00 AM on weekends
  • 2 restaurants
  • Bar/lounge
  • Poolside bar
  • Coffee shop
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Barbecue grills
  • Private dining
  • Private picnics
  • Free daily reception
  • 24-hour room service
  • Snack bar/deli

Traveling with children

  • Children stay free (see details)
  • Lifeguard on site

What to do

  • Evening entertainment
  • Ecotours nearby

Working away

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

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Luggage storage
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas

Facilities

  • 2 buildings/towers
  • Built in 2019
  • ATM/banking
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Television in common areas
  • 24-hour fitness center
  • An outdoor pool
  • Bicycle parking
  • Full-service spa
  • Sauna
  • Massage/treatment rooms
  • Steam room
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • At least 80% organic food
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Annual offsets purchased for at least 10% of carbon footprint
  • Local artist showcase
  • Local culture & ecosystem education
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reusable cups only
  • Reusable tableware only
  • Lockers available
  • Banquet hall
  • Reception hall
  • Outdoor furniture

Accessibility

  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible fitness center
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Grab bar in shower
  • Accessible bathtub
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Pool hoist on site

Room amenities

Be entertained

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

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning and heating
  • Minibar
  • Bathrobes and slippers
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Window screens

Sleep well

  • Pillow menu
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Turndown service
  • Bed sheets provided

What to enjoy

  • Balcony

Freshen up

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

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free newspapers
  • Free WiFi
  • Phone
  • Electrical adapters/chargers

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products provided
  • LED light bulbs
  • Water-efficient toilets only

Special features

Spa

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 hot 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.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Buffet breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately USD 30 for adults and USD 30 for children
  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of USD 45 per vehicle. Maximum occupancy 3
  • Early check-in can be arranged for an extra charge of USD 150 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge of USD 150 (subject to availability)
  • Spa access is available for an extra charge of USD 60 per day
  • Laundry facilities are available for an extra charge of USD 15 per day

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • Pool access available from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM
  • Guests under 10 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool, health club, or fitness facility, while guests under 15 years old are only allowed in the swimming pool, health club, and fitness facility with adult supervision
  • Children under 15 years old are not allowed in the spa without adult supervision
  • Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments and can be made by contacting the property before arrival at the number on the booking confirmation

Policies

This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
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.
Long-term renters welcome.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards on site.
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.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, JCB International
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Safety Protocol (Radisson).

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 offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Radisson Blu Hotel & Residence, Nairobi Arboretum does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Is there a pool at Radisson Blu Hotel & Residence, Nairobi Arboretum?

Yes, there's an outdoor pool. Guests have pool access from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM.

Are pets allowed at Radisson Blu Hotel & Residence, Nairobi Arboretum?

Sorry, pets and service animals aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at Radisson Blu Hotel & Residence, Nairobi Arboretum?

Yes, there's free self and valet parking.

Is airport shuttle service offered by Radisson Blu Hotel & Residence, Nairobi Arboretum?

Yes, a shuttle from the airport to the hotel is available. The charge is USD 45 per vehicle.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Radisson Blu Hotel & Residence, Nairobi Arboretum?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. There's a charge of USD 150 for early check-in (subject to availability). Check-out time is noon. Late check-out is available for a charge of USD 150 (subject to availability). Express check-in and check-out and contactless check-out are available.

Is there an onsite casino at Radisson Blu Hotel & Residence, Nairobi Arboretum?

No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Lucky 8 Casino (8-min drive) is nearby.

What is there to do at Radisson Blu Hotel & Residence, Nairobi Arboretum and nearby?

Radisson Blu Hotel & Residence, Nairobi Arboretum has a spa and an outdoor pool, as well as a 24-hour fitness center and a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near Radisson Blu Hotel & Residence, Nairobi Arboretum?

Yes, there are 2 onsite restaurants.

Does Radisson Blu Hotel & Residence, Nairobi Arboretum have any outdoor private spaces?

Yes, every room features a balcony.

What's the area around Radisson Blu Hotel & Residence, Nairobi Arboretum like?

Radisson Blu Hotel & Residence, Nairobi Arboretum is in Kilimani, a short 7-minute walk from Arboretum and 19 minutes' walk from Central Park.

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Reviews

Radisson Blu Hotel & Residence, Nairobi Arboretum Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

9.2

Amenities

9.4

Staff & service

9.6

Eco-friendliness

9.6

Property conditions & facilities

What guests liked

  • Breakfast was excellent with a wide range of options including fresh fruit, pastries, eggs, and more. (6 reviews)
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Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent location and the best service !
JUAN C, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Staff were great, helpful and friendly and it's a lovely vibrant hotel, with decent pool and reasonable (if a bit small) gym.
Paul, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

I thoroughly enjoyed my stay. The entire staff was excellent, Juliette, Yvonne
Jean, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Staff were great and helpful, rooms were very clean and beautiful ambience
Frederick, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The staff was amazing!
David, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely property
BONNIE, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

We had great room service for visiting friends in our suite.
Susan, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely and I will visit again
Shelly, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

This is by far one my best stays. The staff were very accommodating and attentive.
Andre, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent hotel situated close to all shops and amenities, stayed many times and will certainly stay again
Robert, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Absolutely one of the best hotels in Nairobi - great customer service, modern spacious rooms, access to aboretum for hikes/walks/runs, & good dining options in the hotel and outside (within the area). Well worth a stay here!
George, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

From start to finish service was excellent. I felt unwell and staff brought me soup to the room. I will hopefully return.
karim, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great hotel with great service. Restaurants are great. Breakfast choice was amazing! Really loved this hotel
Amit, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely hotel

Very beautifully hotel in a very green quiet area Arboretum, lovely service with very professional staff especial thanks for Mr. Jill receptionist manager.
Atef, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Fantastic. Staff are lovely and place is beautiful. Brunch is very loud, but quiet in the room. Will definitely stay again.
Ananda, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great hotel near Kenya National Arboretum

This is a really lovely hotel! The staff is kind, the accommodations are beautiful, the rooms are comfortable and have every modern convenience you could think of. Not one single complaint.
JESSICA, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Absolutely loved it - that staff was so wonderful and kind. Would love to stay again!
Molly, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent property
Jeffrey, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Amazing

It was amazing the receptionist that checked us in was amazing .
KYOMUGISHA, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very nice hotel and customer service
Mazaher, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The property is well taken care of, great attention to detail, excellent staff who is very attentive and goes above and beyond.
Jeffrey, 7-night trip

8/10 Very good

Excellent Hotel

Excellent hotel next to the Arboretum. Staff are all top-notch and extremely friendly and professional.
Lars, 5-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Arboretum offers an oasis from the bustle

Everyone was very helpful and friendly. The location is good; it is calm and quiet except for the very loud Sunday afternoon music. Access to the Arboretum is a real treat.
Heather, 10-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Smart modern hotel
Lakhvinder, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Wonderful, quiet. Gym is small, but ok
Ananda, 1-night trip