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4-star hotels in Nairobi
A shortlist of 4-star hotels in Nairobi, drawn from addresses across Westlands, Kilimani, Riverside, Upper Hill, Kasarani, Langata Road, Mombasa Road, Limuru Road and Tower Avenue. Guest ratings run from 4.6 to 4.7 out of 5 across 513 to 11,656 reviews, so it suits couples, families, business travellers and short breaks alike.
Staying in Nairobi
Nairobi is Kenya's capital and its main gateway, a city of business districts, leafy residential streets and green edges. These 4-star hotels are spread rather than clustered: Mimosa Road, Lower Kabete Road and Waiyaki Way put several in Westlands; Nyangumi Road off Lenana Road and Muthangari Drive sit in Kilimani; Riverside Lane and Riverside Grove are in Riverside; Bishop Road is in Upper Hill.
That spread decides who each hotel suits. Westlands and Riverside work for business travellers and couples who want to be near the city's commercial and dining side, with Dusit Princess Hotel Residences Nairobi, Novotel Nairobi Westlands, Park Inn by Radisson Nairobi Westlands, GemSuites Hotel & Apartments Riverside and Executive Residency by Best Western Nairobi. Kilimani and Upper Hill suit longer stays and meetings, at Somerset Westview Nairobi, The Kika Des Suites and Fairview Hotel Nairobi Vignette Collection by IHG. Families and short breaks fit the larger resorts and airport-side hotels: Safari Park Hotel And Casino, Tamarind Tree Hotel, Trademark Hotel, Holiday Inn Nairobi Two Rivers Mall by IHG, Four Points By Sheraton Nairobi Airport and Hilton Garden Inn Nairobi Airport.
The shortlist
Ranked by hotel class, then guest rating and number of reviews.
Dusit Princess Hotel Residences Nairobi
Mimosa Road Westlands
Why stay hereSet on Mimosa Road in Westlands, this 4-star residence has earned a 4.7 guest rating from 513 reviews, one of the strongest records on this shortlist. Business travellers and longer-stay guests who want a Westlands base with a residential feel will find it fits the brief. Couples and small groups likewise.
See Dusit Princess Hotel Residences NairobiSomerset Westview Nairobi
Lr. No. 1 1376 Nyangumi Road Off Lenana Road Kilimani Nairobi Kenya
Why stay hereOn Nyangumi Road off Lenana Road in Kilimani, Somerset Westview Nairobi is a 4-star address with a 4.7 guest rating across 432 reviews.
See Somerset Westview NairobiNovotel Nairobi Westlands
Lower Kabete Road Westlands
Why stay hereNovotel Nairobi Westlands sits on Lower Kabete Road, giving guests a Westlands position and a 4-star class. With 427 reviews and a 4.7 guest rating, it has built a consistent record. The brand's reliable, contemporary style appeals to business travellers and to visitors who want a straightforward, well-run Westlands hotel.
See Novotel Nairobi WestlandsSafari Park Hotel And Casino
Kasarani Off Thika Road
Why stay hereThe largest review base here, 11656, accompanies a 4.6 guest rating at this 4-star Kasarani property off Thika Road. Safari Park Hotel And Casino suits guests who want a self-contained stay on the northern side of the city and are drawn to a place with an established reputation. Its scale and leisure focus favour families and conference groups.
See Safari Park Hotel And CasinoPark Inn by Radisson Nairobi Westlands
Waiyaki Way
Why stay herePositioned on Waiyaki Way in Westlands, Park Inn by Radisson Nairobi Westlands is a 4-star hotel carrying a 4.6 guest rating from 4969 reviews. The location works well for travellers who need quick access along the Waiyaki Way corridor, and the Radisson brand's practical, no-fuss style suits business visitors on short city stays.
See Park Inn by Radisson Nairobi WestlandsTamarind Tree Hotel
Langata Road
Why stay hereLangata Road places Tamarind Tree Hotel on the south-western approach to Nairobi, near the national park side of the city. This 4-star hotel holds a 4.6 guest rating from 4864 reviews, and its setting appeals to guests combining a city stay with wildlife or leisure plans. Families and holiday travellers are well served.
See Tamarind Tree HotelFour Points By Sheraton Nairobi Airport
9042 1044 Tower Avenue
Why stay hereTower Avenue in Nairobi puts this 4-star property directly at the airport, which is the whole point for guests with early departures or tight connections. Four Points By Sheraton Nairobi Airport holds a 4.6 guest rating from 4859 reviews. Business flyers and transit passengers who value a short transfer over a city address are the natural fit.
See Four Points By Sheraton Nairobi AirportHilton Garden Inn Nairobi Airport
Mombasa Road
Why stay hereHilton Garden Inn Nairobi Airport stands on Mombasa Road, the main artery toward the airport, and is a 4-star hotel with a 4.6 guest rating from 4472 reviews. It suits overnighting travellers, airline crews and business guests whose schedules centre on the airport corridor rather than the city centre.
See Hilton Garden Inn Nairobi AirportTrademark Hotel
Village Market Limuru Road
Why stay hereAt Village Market on Limuru Road, Trademark Hotel is a 4-star hotel with a 4.6 guest rating from 3764 reviews. Guests are placed within a shopping and dining complex on the northern side of the city, which suits leisure visitors and families, as well as business travellers working in the Gigiri and Runda direction.
See Trademark HotelThe Kika Des Suites
Muthangari Drive
Why stay hereMuthangari Drive gives The Kika Des Suites a quiet address just off the main Westlands arteries. This 4-star property holds a 4.6 guest rating from 3199 reviews. The suites format and residential setting appeal to guests staying several nights, including families and professionals who prefer the calm of Muthangari to a busier commercial frontage.
See The Kika Des SuitesFairview Hotel Nairobi Vignette Collection by IHG
Bishop Road Upper Hill
Why stay hereOn Bishop Road in Upper Hill, Fairview Hotel Nairobi Vignette Collection by IHG is a 4-star hotel with a 4.6 guest rating across 3125 reviews. Upper Hill is Nairobi's diplomatic and corporate quarter, so the address serves government, NGO and business visitors who want to be close to their meetings. Its garden setting offers a quieter base.
See Fairview Hotel Nairobi Vignette Collection by IHGGemSuites Hotel & Apartments Riverside
Riverside Lane
Why stay hereGemSuites Hotel & Apartments Riverside occupies Riverside Lane, a well-placed pocket between Westlands and the central business district. This 4-star property has a 4.6 guest rating from 1112 reviews. The apartment-style offer suits guests staying longer, including relocating families and professionals who want their own space within easy reach of both districts.
See GemSuites Hotel & Apartments RiversideExecutive Residency by Best Western Nairobi
Riverside Grove
Why stay hereRiverside Grove is the address for Executive Residency by Best Western Nairobi, a 4-star property with a 4.6 guest rating from 942 reviews. The residency format and central Riverside position suit corporate guests on extended assignments, as well as families who want a practical base between Westlands and the city centre.
See Executive Residency by Best Western NairobiEntim Sidai Wellness Sanctuary
Rura Drive Off Tree Lane
Why stay hereEntim Sidai Wellness Sanctuary sits on Rura Drive off Tree Lane, and its 4.6 guest rating comes from 928 reviews at 4-star level. The sanctuary concept points to a retreat-style stay rather than a conventional city hotel, which suits guests seeking calm, wellness-oriented surroundings and a quieter pace within Nairobi.
See Entim Sidai Wellness SanctuaryHoliday Inn Nairobi Two Rivers Mall by IHG
Off Limuru Rd At Runda Two Rivers Mall
Why stay hereOff Limuru Road at Runda, beside Two Rivers Mall, Holiday Inn Nairobi Two Rivers Mall by IHG is a 4-star hotel with a 4.6 guest rating from 623 reviews. Shopping, dining and leisure sit on the doorstep, and the northern location works for business guests heading to Gigiri as well as families who want amenities close by.
See Holiday Inn Nairobi Two Rivers Mall by IHG
The shortlist side by side
| Hotel | Class | Guest rating | Reviews |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dusit Princess Hotel Residences Nairobi | ★★★★ | 4.7 | 513 |
| Somerset Westview Nairobi | ★★★★ | 4.7 | 432 |
| Novotel Nairobi Westlands | ★★★★ | 4.7 | 427 |
| Safari Park Hotel And Casino | ★★★★ | 4.6 | 11,656 |
| Park Inn by Radisson Nairobi Westlands | ★★★★ | 4.6 | 4,969 |
| Tamarind Tree Hotel | ★★★★ | 4.6 | 4,864 |
| Four Points By Sheraton Nairobi Airport | ★★★★ | 4.6 | 4,859 |
| Hilton Garden Inn Nairobi Airport | ★★★★ | 4.6 | 4,472 |
| Trademark Hotel | ★★★★ | 4.6 | 3,764 |
| The Kika Des Suites | ★★★★ | 4.6 | 3,199 |
| Fairview Hotel Nairobi Vignette Collection by IHG | ★★★★ | 4.6 | 3,125 |
| GemSuites Hotel & Apartments Riverside | ★★★★ | 4.6 | 1,112 |
| Executive Residency by Best Western Nairobi | ★★★★ | 4.6 | 942 |
| Entim Sidai Wellness Sanctuary | ★★★★ | 4.6 | 928 |
| Holiday Inn Nairobi Two Rivers Mall by IHG | ★★★★ | 4.6 | 623 |
From each hotel's own listing on this site; a dash means it is not listed.
How to choose
Top guest ratings
Dusit Princess Hotel Residences Nairobi on Mimosa Road Westlands has 513 reviews, Somerset Westview Nairobi on Nyangumi Road off Lenana Road Kilimani has 432, and Novotel Nairobi Westlands on Lower Kabete Road has 427. Pick these when the guest score matters more than review volume.
Dusit Princess Hotel Residences Nairobi · Somerset Westview Nairobi · Novotel Nairobi Westlands
Most reviewed
Safari Park Hotel And Casino on Kasarani Off Thika Road carries 11,656 reviews at 4.6 out of 5, Park Inn by Radisson Nairobi Westlands on Waiyaki Way has 4,969 at 4.6, and Tamarind Tree Hotel on Langata Road has 4,864 at 4.6. Long review histories give the clearest picture of what to expect.
Safari Park Hotel And Casino · Park Inn by Radisson Nairobi Westlands · Tamarind Tree Hotel
Business and city stays
Westlands addresses — Dusit Princess Hotel Residences Nairobi, Novotel Nairobi Westlands and Park Inn by Radisson Nairobi Westlands — sit alongside Fairview Hotel Nairobi Vignette Collection by IHG on Bishop Road Upper Hill and Executive Residency by Best Western Nairobi on Riverside Grove. All are rated 4.6 or 4.7 out of 5 and fit working trips into the city.
Dusit Princess Hotel Residences Nairobi · Novotel Nairobi Westlands · Park Inn by Radisson Nairobi Westlands · Fairview Hotel Nairobi Vignette Collection by IHG · Executive Residency by Best Western Nairobi
Families and longer breaks
Safari Park Hotel And Casino, Tamarind Tree Hotel, Trademark Hotel at Village Market Limuru Road and Holiday Inn Nairobi Two Rivers Mall by IHG off Limuru Rd at Runda Two Rivers Mall all rate 4.6 out of 5, with review counts from 623 to 11,656. Their settings suit families and stays where the hotel itself is part of the trip.
Safari Park Hotel And Casino · Tamarind Tree Hotel · Trademark Hotel · Holiday Inn Nairobi Two Rivers Mall by IHG
Where to stay in Nairobi
Westlands
This is the densest cluster on the shortlist.
Our picks here: Dusit Princess Hotel Residences Nairobi · Novotel Nairobi Westlands
Riverside
GemSuites Hotel & Apartments Riverside on Riverside Lane and Executive Residency by Best Western Nairobi on Riverside Grove both sit in Riverside, each rated 4.6 out of 5 with 1,112 and 942 reviews. Two hotels, one district, and a straightforward choice on review count.
Our picks here: GemSuites Hotel & Apartments Riverside · Executive Residency by Best Western Nairobi
Kilimani
Somerset Westview Nairobi on Nyangumi Road off Lenana Road Kilimani and The Kika Des Suites on Muthangari Drive both have Kilimani addresses, rated 4.7 and 4.6 out of 5 with 432 and 3,199 reviews. Somerset Westview Nairobi holds the higher score; The Kika Des Suites the longer review record.
Our picks here: Somerset Westview Nairobi
Upper Hill
Fairview Hotel Nairobi Vignette Collection by IHG on Bishop Road Upper Hill is the single Upper Hill entry, rated 4.6 out of 5 from 3,125 reviews. It stands alone here, so it is the pick if you want this district rather than a choice between hotels.
Our picks here: Fairview Hotel Nairobi Vignette Collection by IHG
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Questions, answered
Which hotel is closest to the centre?
From the addresses given, the city-side options are Fairview Hotel Nairobi Vignette Collection by IHG on Bishop Road Upper Hill, The Kika Des Suites on Muthangari Drive and Somerset Westview Nairobi off Lenana Road in Kilimani. The data does not state distances, so compare by district.
Do any of these hotels have a pool or spa?
The hotel data for this shortlist lists no facilities, so no pool or spa can be confirmed for any of the 15 hotels. Check directly with the hotel you are considering before booking on that basis.
Is parking or breakfast included at these hotels?
No facilities are recorded in the data for any of the 15 hotels, so parking and breakfast cannot be confirmed here. Novotel Nairobi Westlands and Park Inn by Radisson Nairobi Westlands in Westlands, and Fairview Hotel Nairobi Vignette Collection by IHG in Upper Hill, are the city-side names to ask first.
Which hotels suit families?
The larger, longer-reviewed properties fit families: Safari Park Hotel And Casino (11,656 reviews, 4.6), Tamarind Tree Hotel (4,864, 4.6), Trademark Hotel at Village Market Limuru Road (3,764, 4.6) and Holiday Inn Nairobi Two Rivers Mall by IHG (623, 4.6).
Are pets allowed at any of these Nairobi hotels?
The data holds no facilities or policies for these hotels, so pet rules cannot be confirmed for any of the 15. Contact the hotel directly — GemSuites Hotel & Apartments Riverside and Executive Residency by Best Western Nairobi in Riverside are apartment-style names worth asking.
Which hotels are best for a business trip?
Westlands and Upper Hill dominate: Dusit Princess Hotel Residences Nairobi, Novotel Nairobi Westlands and Park Inn by Radisson Nairobi Westlands, plus Fairview Hotel Nairobi Vignette Collection by IHG on Bishop Road Upper Hill and Executive Residency by Best Western Nairobi on Riverside Grove. All rate 4.6 or 4.7 out of 5.
Which hotels are near the airport?
Two addresses indicate the airport side: Four Points By Sheraton Nairobi Airport on Tower Avenue, with 4,859 reviews at 4.6, and Hilton Garden Inn Nairobi Airport on Mombasa Road, with 4,472 reviews at 4.6. The data gives no travel times.