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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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Exterior
Reception
Superior Room
Outdoor pool, open 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Lobby
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.
VIP Access

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Bar
  • Airport transfer
  • Spa
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Air conditioning

Main amenities (12)

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

Feel at home (6)

  • Children stay free
  • Children's pool
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Private bathroom
  • Premium TV channels
  • Garden
The current price is AU$273
includes taxes & fees
30 May - 31 May

Room options

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Junior Suite (with Lounge Access)

Highlights

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

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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

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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

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
  • Nairobi (NBO-Jomo Kenyatta Intl.) - 30 min drive
  • Syokimau Station - 27 min drive
  • Nairobi Station - 30 min drive
  • Syokimau SGR Railway Station - 34 min drive
  • Airport pickup service

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

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 travellers say great things about the helpful staff.

Languages

English, French, Swahili

At a glance

DONE

Hotel size

    • 122 rooms
    • Arranged over 3 floors
DONE

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
    • Late check-out subject to availability
DONE

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
DONE

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
DONE

Children

    • One child (5 years old and younger) stays free when occupying the parent or guardian's room using existing bedding
    • No cots (infant beds)
DONE

Pets

    • No pets or service animals allowed
WIFI

Internet

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

Parking

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

Transfers

    • Airport pickup on request (available 24 hours a day)*
DONE

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

Travelling with children

  • Children stay for free (see details)
  • Children's pool
  • Lifeguard on-site

What to do

  • Evening entertainment
  • Ecotours nearby

Working away

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

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 centre
  • An outdoor pool
  • Bike 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 and ecosystem education
  • At least 80% of 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

  • Lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible fitness centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • Handrails in stairwells
  • Grab bar in shower
  • Accessible bath
  • 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

  • Blackout curtains
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Turndown service
  • Bed sheets provided

What to enjoy

  • Balcony

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Bath or shower
  • Rainfall shower heads
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • 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 on-site 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 programme that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural heritage and 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 checkout 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

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms. These 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 that 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 that you 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 and a children's pool. Guests have pool access from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM.

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

Sorry, neither pets nor service animals are allowed.

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

Yes, there's free self and valet parking.

Is an 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 on-site 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 centre and a garden.

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

Yes, there are 2 on-site 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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Radisson Blu Hotel & Residence, Nairobi Arboretum Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Popular mentions

Service staff
Room
Breakfast
Food
Arboretum
Family friendly
Lobby
Forests
Upgrade
Restaurant

What guests liked

  • Breakfast was excellent with a superb range of options including fresh fruit, eggs, and a wide assortment of pastries. (5 reviews)
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Reviews

10/10

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.
2-night trip

10/10

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!
2-night trip

10/10

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.
10-night trip

10/10

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

10/10

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

8/10

Excellent
1-night trip

10/10

Excellent property
1-night trip

10/10

Great accommodation
3-night trip

10/10

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

10/10

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

10/10

Received a food discount here. Excellent service!
2-night trip

10/10

Excellent all round
1-night trip

10/10

Location, friendly staffs and safety
6-night trip

10/10

Manuel, Rachael, Timothy - I don’t have other names but each and every staff member was wonderful and are the reason our stay was so perfect.
2-night trip

10/10

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

10/10

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

8/10

Great hotel and location. Speacial mention to Paul at the omelette station who was great, polite and timely at breakfast everyday. At dinner, it took quite a while to get served several times.
8-night trip

10/10

very good
3-night trip

10/10

Smart modern hotel
2-night trip

10/10

Very nice hotel and customer service
3-night trip

8/10

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

10/10

I really enjoyed my stay. 10/10
5-night trip

10/10

Great location next to Arboretum. A calm space to enjoy Nairobi.
14-night trip

10/10

Great facilities and lovely hotel. Friendly staff
3-night trip

10/10

Stayed in Nairobi for 2 nights. Hotel was wonderful, location great beside a lovely forest great for morning walk. Staff were wonderful especially John the concierge and Judy at the spa! Food was lovely, power bowl exceptional! Would definitely return here on next trip to Nairobi.
1-night trip