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Radisson Blu Hotel & Residence, Nairobi Arboretum

5.0 star property

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Outdoor pool, open 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Outdoor pool, open 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Fitness facility
Lobby
Lobby

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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

Room options

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Suite, 1 Bedroom (with Lounge Access)

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

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

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

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

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Superior Room

Superior Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)
  • 32 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds OR 1 King Bed

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Junior Suite (with Lounge Access)

Junior Suite (with Lounge Access)

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

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Park view

Superior Room, Pool View

  • 32 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds OR 1 King Bed

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About the area

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 2.6 mi (4.2 km) from Nairobi Hospital and 2.9 mi (4.7 km) from The Aga Khan University Hospital.

What's nearby

  • Arboretum - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • University of Nairobi - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Nairobi National Museum - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Central Park - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Uhuru Park - 3 min drive - 1.5 km

Getting around

  • Syokimau Station - 27 min drive
  • Jomo Kenyatta Intl. Airport (NBO) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cavalli @ The Manor - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪YUNION KE - ‬5 min drive
  • Milan Kenya
  • ‪Myna - ‬6 min drive
  • Boulevard Hotel Nairobi

About this property

Radisson Blu Hotel & Residence, Nairobi Arboretum

Luxury hotel with 2 restaurants, near University of Nairobi
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 transport

  • 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
  • Limited on-site valet and self parking
  • 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 centre
  • 6 meeting rooms
  • Computer station
  • Conference centre

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
  • Grab bar in shower
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Lift
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 3 floors
  • Annual offsets purchased for at least 10% of carbon footprint
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • At least 80% organic food
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Biodegradable coffee stirrers available
  • Biodegradable drinking straws available
  • Built in 2019
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Lifeguards
  • Living plant wall
  • Local artist showcase
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reception hall
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Pillow menu

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

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

Food and drink

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

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Electrical adapters
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • LED lighting
  • 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

Payment types

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. 215 out of 278 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 44 out of 278 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 12 out of 278 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 278 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 278 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ashley Lynn, Calgary

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Jean Pierre

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yusuf

Great stay
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ajitpal Singh

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

10/10 Excellent

ELIZABETH

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing stay! The hotel is absolutely beautiful and the cleanest I have ever experienced. Staff are amazing and happy to help you with anything big or small. The reception staff are exceptionally friendly and very professional. We will definitely be visiting again ❤️
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Business traveller
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

10/10 Excellent

Juan-Antonio, Manama

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nethra

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Sarah

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

India

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Crystal

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is well maintained, safe and has excellent service! Also the food was excellent.
Karen Blixen Museum
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I thoroughly enjoyed my stay. The entire staff was excellent, Juliette, Yvonne
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Michael

Travelled with family, Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were very attentive
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Harun

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shaffin

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

10/10 Excellent

Ishwak

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I had two nonverbal kids, the staff were understanding and incredible helpful.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

qaasim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
it was great
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lilian

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Derrick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The professional staff was amazing always greeted you with a smile
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jamal Eddine

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

10/10 Excellent

Frederick

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cozy not too far away from everything that will help make your life easier
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

BONNIE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely property
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

KUAN-LUN

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

karim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
From start to finish service was excellent. I felt unwell and staff brought me soup to the room. I will hopefully return.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025