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Radisson Blu Hotel & Residence, Nairobi Arboretum

Property class: 5 and above

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A spacious lobby with a reception desk, a large glass wall, and a unique light installation.
A rooftop bar with a pool, surrounded by lush greenery and modern architecture.
A modern gym with various exercise equipment, glass walls, and a wooden floor.
A spacious lobby with modern furniture, a large chandelier, and a glass wall offering a view of the interior.
A modern hotel with a pool area, outdoor seating, and a covered walkway.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
The current price is $191
$164 nightly
$191 total
Total with taxes and fees
Oct 23 - Oct 24

Explore the area

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Arboretum Road, Nairobi
  • Place, Arboretum
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, University of Nairobi
    ‪20 min walk‬
  • Place, Uhuru Park
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Nairobi (NBO-Jomo Kenyatta Intl.)
    ‪21 min drive‬

Room options

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

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, a mirror, and a window with a view of greenery.

Suite, 1 Bedroom (with Lounge Access)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 689 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

A hotel room with a large sliding glass door to a balcony, a flat-screen TV mounted on a wooden cabinet, a bed with white linens, and a small round table.

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 689 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Superior Room

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a large sliding glass door leading to an outdoor balcony with plants.

Superior Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(12 reviews)
  • 344 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds OR 1 King Bed

View all photos for Junior Suite (with Lounge Access)

A hotel room with a large bed, a view of greenery through a sliding door, and a small table and chair by the window.

Junior Suite (with Lounge Access)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Park view
  • 689 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Superior Room, Pool View

A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a chair, a TV, a lamp, and a view of a balcony with plants.

Superior Room, Pool View

  • 344 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds OR 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Nairobi

A stay at Radisson Blu Hotel & Residence, Nairobi Arboretum places you in the heart of Nairobi, a 4-minute drive from Uhuru Park and 6 minutes from University of Nairobi. .This luxury hotel is 2.7 mi (4.3 km) from Nairobi Hospital and 3.3 mi (5.3 km) from Aga Khan University Hospital, Nairobi.

What's nearby

  • Arboretum - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • University of Nairobi - 20 min walk - 1.1 miles
  • Central Park - 20 min walk - 1.1 miles
  • Uhuru Park - 3 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Nairobi National Museum - 4 min drive - 1.6 miles

Getting around

  • Syokimau Station - 28 min drive
  • Jomo Kenyatta Intl. Airport (NBO) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Myna - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Mr. Pang - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Mughal Indian Cuisine - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Hudson Tavern Bar & Grill - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Executive Lounge - ‬6 min drive

About this property

Radisson Blu Hotel & Residence, Nairobi Arboretum

Radisson Blu Hotel & Residence, Nairobi Arboretum offers 122 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature minibars and safes. Rooms open to balconies. A pillow menu is available. 43-inch Smart televisions come with premium satellite channels and Netflix. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers with rainfall showerheads, bathrobes, slippers, and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, complimentary newspapers, and phones. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and hair dryers. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool, a health club, and a sauna.

Children under 15 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool, health club, fitness facility, or hot tub without adult supervision. Guests under 10 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool, health club, fitness facility, or hot tub.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

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.

Make yourself at home in one of the 122 air-conditioned rooms featuring minibars and Smart televisions. Rooms have private balconies. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with bathtubs or showers feature rainfall showerheads and complimentary toiletries.
Relax at the full-service spa, where you can enjoy massages. You're sure to appreciate the recreational amenities, including a health club, an outdoor pool, and a sauna. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and a television in a common area.
Grab a bite to eat at one of the hotel's 2 restaurants, or stay in and take advantage of the 24-hour room service. Snacks are also available at the coffee shop/cafe. Mingle with other guests at the complimentary reception, held daily. Relax with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge or the poolside bar. Buffet breakfasts are served on weekdays from 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM and on weekends from 6:30 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour business center, express check-in, and express check-out. Event facilities at this hotel consist of a conference center and 6 meeting rooms. A shuttle from the airport to the hotel is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and free valet parking is available onsite.
A complimentary manager's reception is offered each day.
Radisson Blu Hotel & Residence, Nairobi Arboretum has 2 restaurants on site.
24-hour room service is available.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • 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

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 6:30 AM to 11:00 AM on weekends; 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
  • Sauna
  • Steam room
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Lifeguards on site
  • 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
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service

Business services

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

Outdoors

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

Full-service spa

  • 2 treatment rooms
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Hot stone massages
  • Hot tub
  • Sauna
  • Spa open daily
  • 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
  • Elevator
  • Grab bar in shower
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 3 floors
  • At least 80% organic food
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2019
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Lifeguards
  • Living plant wall
  • Local artist showcase
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally sourced food prioritized
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Non-plastic coffee stirrers available
  • Non-plastic drinking straws available
  • Reception hall
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Some LED lighting used
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Pillow menu

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 43-inch smart TV with satellite premium channels
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

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

More

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

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: USD 150
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: USD 150
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 at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 5 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Property payment types

  • American Express
  • Diners Club
  • JCB International
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

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 smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
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
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Safety Protocol (Radisson)

We should mention

Pool access available from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM
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
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

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

Radisson Blu Hotel & Residence, Nairobi Arboretum Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 249 out of 316 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 45 out of 316 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 12 out of 316 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 316 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 316 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room and great breakfast. All staff are kindly and I felt very comfortable during my stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing stay with access to the Arboretum. The staff was top notch and John was very helpful and caring. Loved every minute of my stay
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel in a peaceful and safe area. Great hotel staff. Big thank you for the very early check in.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Al is good and perfect, excellent service
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff, rooms clean, fresh breakfast. Happy with the service.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean, courteous staff, food was great too.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Great stay
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Best stay ever
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Place is clean enough. Staff are friendly. As a regular customer, I appreciate that!!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, friendly staff and all round great stay
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent location and the best service !
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
An excellent hotel. Everyone was cheerful, helpful and very professional. Very clean. Martin from housekeeping was excellent! Drivers James and Jeremiah were ace. I would have no hesitation to stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice buffet for breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff was great. Clean, comfortable
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were great and helpful, rooms were very clean and beautiful ambience
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The room was excellent as usual and the staff amazing
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff are awesome! The hotel is pretty safe.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is beautiful and comfortable. We booked the junior suite so we can enjoy a large space outdoors privately. We truly enjoyed our time and the staff was very helpful and kind. Also the dining area is beautiful and the food was delicious. I highly recommend this property
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Staff plus location: this is a very central hotel, located on a quiet, nice neighborhood… The building, rooms, are not different from others of the chain; but, the STAFF is really, really HELPFUL, SWEET!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Great accommodation
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is well maintained, safe and has excellent service! Also the food was excellent.
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Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Staff were great, helpful and friendly and it's a lovely vibrant hotel, with decent pool and reasonable (if a bit small) gym.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room is always great and the hotel very well maintained. There is a great attention to detail and the staff is friendly and goes out of their way to make you feel welcome and at home.
Stayed 12 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Amazing stay!! Staff was super friendly. Will stay here again in the future if ever visiting Nairobi. Highly recommend it.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025