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The Social House Nairobi, a Preferred Lifestyle Hotel

4.0 star property

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Dining
Daily buffet breakfast (USD 30 per person)
Outdoor pool
Exterior
Junior Suite | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym
$236
$200 nightly
$236 total
Total with taxes and fees
Jan 25 - Jan 26

Explore the area

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154 James Gichuru Road, Nairobi
  • Place, The Junction Shopping Mall
    ‪20 min walk‬
  • Place, Nairobi National Park
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Place, Giraffe Centre
    ‪18 min drive‬
  • Airport, Nairobi (NBO-Jomo Kenyatta Intl.)
    ‪26 min drive‬

Room options

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Superior Room, 1 Queen Bed | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Superior Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(10 reviews)
  • 258 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed, Balcony | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed, Balcony

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 301 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Superior Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Superior Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • 258 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Junior Suite | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Junior Suite

  • 398 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Executive Suite with Balcony | Living area | 55-inch Smart TV with digital channels, TV, Netflix

Executive Suite with Balcony

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 517 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Nairobi

Located in Nairobi, The Social House Nairobi, a Preferred Lifestyle Hotel is in the business district, within a 10-minute drive of Yaya Centre and Sarit Centre. .This luxury hotel is 4.7 mi (7.5 km) from University of Nairobi and 4.9 mi (7.9 km) from Kenyatta International Convention Centre.

What's nearby

  • The Junction Shopping Mall - 20 min walk - 1.1 miles
  • Yaya Centre - 5 min drive - 2.1 miles
  • Nairobi National Park - 10 min drive - 5.3 miles
  • United Nations Office at Nairobi - 14 min drive - 7.3 miles
  • Giraffe Centre - 18 min drive - 8.2 miles

Getting around

  • Syokimau SGR Railway Station - 37 min drive
  • Jomo Kenyatta Intl. Airport (NBO) - 41 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Geco Cafe - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪213 - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Inca - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Kalamata - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Bamba - ‬12 min walk

About this property

The Social House Nairobi, a Preferred Lifestyle Hotel

Luxury hotel with 3 restaurants and a fitness center
The Social House Nairobi, a Preferred Lifestyle Hotel offers 83 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and laptop-compatible safes. 55-inch Smart televisions come with premium digital channels and Netflix. Bathrooms include bathrobes, slippers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Nairobi hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, desk chairs, and phones. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily. Amenities available on request include irons/ironing boards.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a fitness center.
Make yourself at home in one of the 83 air-conditioned rooms featuring minibars and Smart televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as laptop-compatible safes and desks.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as a fitness center or take in the view from a terrace and a garden. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and gift shops/newsstands.
Grab a bite to eat at one of the hotel's many dining establishments, which include 3 restaurants and a coffee shop/cafe. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. Buffet breakfasts are available daily from 6:30 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include complimentary wired internet access, express check-out, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Planning an event in Nairobi? This hotel has 904 square feet (84 square meters) of space consisting of a conference center and 7 meeting rooms. A shuttle from the airport to the hotel is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and free self parking is available onsite.
Buffet breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 6:30 AM and 11:00 AM.
The Social House Nairobi, a Preferred Lifestyle Hotel has 3 restaurants on site.

Awards and affiliations

The property is a member of Preferred Hotels & Resorts.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • 24-hour airport pick-up shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 6:30 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: USD 30 for adults and USD 30 for children
  • 3 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Couples/private dining
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Gym
  • TV in common areas
  • Winery release events

Family friendly

  • Changing table
  • High chair
  • In-room crib
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service

Business services

  • 7 meeting rooms
  • Conference center (904 square feet of space)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 1 accessible parking space
  • Doorbell and phone notification
  • Elevator (47 inch wide door)
  • Hand-held showerhead
  • Handrails in stairways (35 inches high)
  • Height-adjustable showerhead
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicles
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (35 inches high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchairs on site

More

  • 1 building
  • 5 floors
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2020
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Living plant wall
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 55-inch smart TV with premium digital channels
  • Netflix

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • LED lighting
  • Mobile key entry
  • Phone
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
Guests driving to the property should contact this property in advance (e.g., directions)
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
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 75.0 per night
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately USD 30 for adults and USD 30 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 65 per vehicle (maximum occupancy 2)
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 75.0 per night

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
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, mobile payments, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
This property uses solar energy, plus eco-friendly cleaning products
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, 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
Property Registration Number P051475486T

We should mention

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
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
Parking height restrictions apply

Property is also known as

The Social House Nairobi
The Social House Nairobi, a Preferred Lifestyle Hotel Hotel
The Social House Nairobi, a Preferred Lifestyle Hotel Nairobi
The Social House Nairobi a member of Preferred Hotels Resorts

The Social House Nairobi, a Preferred Lifestyle Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 110 out of 133 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 19 out of 133 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 133 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 133 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 133 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place!! Love it.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Amenities
Very nice and clean hotel. The staff was great along with the accommodations. The restaurants on site were all very good. From the servers to the food options and quality.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amal

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent food and rooms
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Breakfast was excellent: great variety of well- presented foods, including health drinks and healthy options. Beautiful breakfast area near pool. Lovely tables to sit at overlooking pool Bedrooms comfortable with great mod design
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Kellie

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Staff was great; welcoming and accommodating. Pleasant stay all round.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steffen

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

My top business hotel worldwide

This is by far the absolut best of all the business hotels I stayed in over the years. Amazing staff and top of the line rooms and excellent restaurants on site.
Stayed 15 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patricia Yaito

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Zev

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Santiago

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay in Nairobi!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Impeccable service and accommodation. Extremely friendly and warm staff
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The service was amazing.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

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Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kweku

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Santiago

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice and well situated.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

erika

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yair

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Oscar

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great overall experience
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Oscar

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Rachel

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Attention to guest and straight forward communication
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Love it. Boutique hotel with full amenities. Super food. Convenient.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Neema

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
I will definitely come back for a holiday stay I like the hotel concept, and the room was awesome. I didn’t have the time to enjoy all the hotel had to offer, but would love to on another visit.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

denice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Solo female traveller- amazing experience

The staff were extremely accommodating and as a solo female I felt safe.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025