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Nairobi Serena Hotel

Art Deco hotel with full-service spa, connected to the convention center, near Uhuru Park

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Dates

November 2025

17

December 2025

Outdoor pool

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Interior detail

Daily buffet breakfast (USD 40 per person)

Lobby

Nestled near Uhuru Park, Nairobi Serena Hotel offers a luxurious retreat with an international cuisine restaurant and swim-up bar. Tee up on the 18-hole golf course or unwind at the spa with aromatherapy. With shopping on site, free in-room WiFi, and helpful staff that guests rave about.

VIP Access

Exceptional

Popular amenities

Airport transfer
Bar
Spa
Gym
Laundry facilities

Main amenities (12)

Daily housekeeping
Restaurant and 2 bars/lounges
Full-service spa
Outdoor pool
Breakfast available
Fitness center
Sauna
Steam room
Children's pool
Pool bar
Swim-up bar
24-hour room service

For families (6)

Children stay free
Babysitting (surcharge)
Children's pool
Playground on site
Separate bathtub and shower
Premium TV channels

CNY1,086 total

includes taxes & fees

Dec 13 - Dec 14

Why we love this property

Wellness oasis

Full-service spa offers aromatherapy, body scrubs, and facials in this hotel. A sauna, hot tub, and steam room await. Garden views restore the soul.

Art deco city center gem

Art deco architecture graces this central hotel with garden. Curated furnishings and a garden-view restaurant create an urban oasis.

Diverse dining options

This hotel's restaurant serves international cuisine alongside a cafe and 2 bars. Travelers can kick off mornings with a tasty buffet breakfast.

Room options

Check availability for these dates

Tonight

Nov 17 - Nov 18

Tomorrow

Nov 18 - Nov 19

All rooms

1 bed

2 beds

Showing 18 of 18 rooms

Miscellaneous

Executive Suite

Sleeps 2

Miscellaneous

Business Suite

Sleeps 2

Interior

Chale Presidential Suite

Sleeps 2

Executive Room

Sleeps 2

1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, individually furnished

Premium Room

Exceptional

Highlights

Soundproofed

Individually furnished

Air conditioning

LCD TV

Renovated in 2019

Separate bedroom

Separate bathtub and shower

Hair dryer

City view
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Corner Suite | 1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, individually furnished

Corner Suite

Very good

Highlights

Soundproofed

Individually furnished

Air conditioning

LCD TV

Renovated in 2019

Separate bedroom

Separate bathtub and shower

Hair dryer

1 bedroom
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, individually furnished

Executive Room

Highlights

Soundproofed

Individually furnished

Air conditioning

Free cribs/infant beds

LCD TV

Renovated in 2019

Separate bedroom

Separate bathtub and shower

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

1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, individually furnished

Standard Deluxe Room

Wonderful

Highlights

Soundproofed

Individually furnished

Air conditioning

Free cribs/infant beds

LCD TV

Renovated in 2019

Separate bedroom

Separate bathtub and shower

26 sq m
City view
Sleeps 3
1 Queen Bed

Superior Room | 1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, individually furnished

Superior Room

Highlights

Balcony

Soundproofed

Individually furnished

Air conditioning

LCD TV

Renovated in 2019

Separate bedroom

Separate bathtub and shower

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

Executive Suite | Living room | 21-inch LCD TV with satellite channels, TV, pay movies

Executive Suite

Highlights

Soundproofed

Individually furnished

Air conditioning

LCD TV

Renovated in 2019

Separate bedroom

Separate bathtub and shower

Hair dryer

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

Business Suite | Living room | 21-inch LCD TV with satellite channels, TV, pay movies

Business Suite

Highlights

Soundproofed

Individually furnished

Air conditioning

LCD TV

Renovated in 2019

Separate bedroom

Separate bathtub and shower

Hair dryer

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

Premium Room

Sleeps 2

Bathroom | Separate tub and shower, designer toiletries, hair dryer, bathrobes

Superior Room

Sleeps 2

Miscellaneous

Standard Deluxe Room

Sleeps 2

1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, individually furnished

Corner Suite

Sleeps 2

1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, individually furnished

Garden Suite

Sleeps 2

1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, individually furnished

Lamu Suite

Sleeps 2

1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, individually furnished

Standard Twin Room

Sleeps 2

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Exterior

Pool
Spa
Free parking
Free WiFi

CNY1,659 total

includes taxes & fees

Dec 6 - Dec 7

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About the neighborhood

Kenyatta Avenue / Processional Way, Nairobi

What's nearby

Central Park - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
Uhuru Park - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
University of Nairobi - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
Kenyatta International Convention Centre - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
Nairobi Hospital - 20 min walk - 1.7 km

Getting around

Nairobi (WIL-Wilson) - 13 min drive
Jomo Kenyatta Intl. Airport (NBO) - 26 min drive
Syokimau Station - 24 min drive
Nairobi Station - 26 min drive
Syokimau SGR Railway Station - 27 min drive
Airport shuttle (surcharge)

Restaurants

‪The Serena Nairobi Hotel - ‬1 min walk
‪Mwendaz - ‬10 min walk
‪Chinese Corner Prestige - ‬6 min walk
‪Campia Ethiopian Restaurant (Rue 104 Restaurant) - ‬10 min walk
‪Pointzero Coffee - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Nairobi Serena Hotel

Nairobi Serena Hotel is just 3.1 mi (5 km) from the airport and offers a shuttle (available 24 hours). You can visit the spa to indulge in massages, facials, or aromatherapy, and international cuisine is served at Cafe Magreb Restaurant, which is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Other highlights at this Art Deco hotel include 2 bars/lounges, an outdoor pool, and a poolside bar. Fellow travelers like the helpful staff and overall property condition.

At a glance

Hotel size

- 199 rooms
- Arranged over 7 floors

Arriving/Leaving

- Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: midnight
- Contactless check-in available
- Express check-in/out available
- Early check-in subject to availability
- Check-out time is 10 AM
- Late check-out subject to availability

Special check-in instructions

- Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for 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

Required at check-in

- Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
- Government-issued photo ID may be required

Children

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

Pets

- Pets not allowed

Internet

- Free WiFi in public areas
- Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

- Free onsite self parking

Transfers

- Airport shuttle on request (available 24 hours)*

Other information

- Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

Food and drink

Buffet breakfast (surcharge) each morning 6:30 AM–9:30 AM
2 bars/lounges
Restaurant
Poolside bar
Swim-up bar
Coffee shop
24-hour room service
Snack bar/deli

Traveling with children

Children stay free (see details)
Children's pool
Mini golf
Playground
Childcare in room (surcharge)

What to do

Mini golf
Shopping
Golfing nearby

Working away

Business center
8 meeting rooms
Conference space (4844 square feet)

Services

24-hour front desk
Concierge services
Tour/ticket assistance
Dry cleaning/laundry services
Hair salon
Free newspapers in lobby
Luggage storage
Porter/bellhop
Golf caddy on site

Facilities

3 buildings/towers
Built in 1962
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Garden
Terrace
Piano
Fitness center
Adjacent to a golf course
An outdoor pool
Full-service spa
Sauna
Massage/treatment rooms
Steam room
Banquet hall
Art Deco architecture

Accessibility

Elevator
Accessible airport shuttle
Lever door handles

Room amenities

Be entertained

21-inch LCD TV
Premium satellite channels
Pay movies

Home comfort

Air conditioning
Minibar
Coffee/tea maker
Bathrobes and slippers

Sleep well

Soundproofed rooms
Turndown service
Bed sheets provided

What to enjoy

In-room massage
Individually furnished

Freshen up

Separate bathtub and shower
Designer toiletries
Hair dryer
Towels

Stay connected

Desk
Free newspapers
Free WiFi
Phone

Food and drink

Free bottled water

More

Daily housekeeping
In-room safe (laptop compatible)

Special features

Spa

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.

Dining

Cafe Magreb Restaurant - This restaurant specializes in international cuisine and serves breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner.

The Pool Terrace and Bar - This restaurant serves light fare only. Open daily.

The Aksum Bar - Overlooking the garden, this bar serves light fare only. Open daily.

The Mandhari Restaurant - This fine-dining restaurant overlooks the pool and specializes in international cuisine. Guests can enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting). Open daily.

H&S Pan-Asian Restaurant - Onsite restaurant. Open daily.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

Buffet breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately USD 40 for adults and USD 20 for children
Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of USD 40 per person (one-way)
Early check-in can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)
Late check-in between 6:00 PM and midnight can be arranged for an extra charge of 75-percent of room rate
Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)

Children & extra beds

In-room babysitting is available for an extra charge
Rollaway beds are available for USD 50.0 per day
Airport shuttle service for children costs USD 40 (one-way)

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.

Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit on site.

This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.

Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Barclaycard

Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.

Property Registration Number 7997

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Frequently asked questions

Does Nairobi Serena Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Nairobi Serena Hotel 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 Nairobi Serena Hotel?

Yes, there's an outdoor pool and a children's pool.

Are pets allowed at Nairobi Serena Hotel?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at Nairobi Serena Hotel?

Yes, there's free self parking.

Is airport shuttle service offered by Nairobi Serena Hotel?

Yes, an airport shuttle is available. The charge is USD 40 per person one-way.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Nairobi Serena Hotel?

Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: midnight. There's a charge for early check-in (subject to availability). Check-out time is 10 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge (subject to availability). Express check-in and check-out and contactless check-in are available.

Is there an onsite casino at Nairobi Serena Hotel?

No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Lucky 8 Casino (6-min drive) is nearby.

What is there to do at Nairobi Serena Hotel and nearby?

Nairobi Serena Hotel has 2 bars, a spa, and an outdoor pool, as well as a steam room and a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near Nairobi Serena Hotel?

Yes, Cafe Magreb Restaurant offers alfresco dining, international cuisine, and garden views.

What's the area around Nairobi Serena Hotel like?

Nairobi Serena Hotel is in Kilimani, a short 8-minute walk from Uhuru Park and 11 minutes' walk from University of Nairobi.

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