Lower Kabete Road Westlands, 100 Nairobi, Kenya
#23 of 217 hotels in Nairobi
Guests' ChoiceBased on 138 hotel reviews
8.9Cleanliness
9.3
Comfort
9.4
Location
9.2
Facilities
9.1
Staff
9.4
Value for money
8.6
Free Wifi
9.2
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End of dialog contentReviewed: September 11, 2025
Megha
IndiaNice property, nicely done up, clean big rooms and bathrooms. Nice breakfast
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: September 10, 2025
Timothy
CanadaOptions for quick meals in the evening could have had a few more options and faster service.
Novotel was very conveniently located. Service was excellent right from the security guards, Valet parking, baggage checking, Reception, and room service. Rooms are spacious, decor is beautiful and entire hotel is very beautifully designed and maintained. Breakfast offered an excellent wide variety and service was excellent. All staff were courteous, polite, and helpful. I would highly recommend this hotel to anyone visiting Nairobi for vacation, business or short stay.
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: September 10, 2025
Timothy
CanadaBreakfast was excellent. A wide array of selections, great and courteous staff and coffee refills were satisfying! Highly recommended.
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: September 5, 2025
Su
MalaysiaPerfect ! Worth of money ! The breakfast is superb , miss it so much …
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: September 3, 2025
Marian
United StatesNothing
Everything, from room to bed, breakfast, shower, staff. Excellent hotel with excellent service. My breakfast was delayed the first morning and Ms. Doris, the kitchen manager served me a free breakfast 😋. The staff are Excellent.
Stayed in September 2025
Reviewed: September 3, 2025
Ning
ChinaGood location. Next to two Carrefour walking within 5mins . Security. Comprehensiveness.
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: September 1, 2025
Pierre
Isle of ManGot upgraded to a family suite, amazing breakfast. Very safe , security excellent, close to a mall . Pool is not very big but great view! Good gym too
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: August 18, 2025
Tony
AustraliaThe bed was a little too firm and we could hear some noise from the main restaurant/ atrium in our room at night.
Great location, loved the rooftop bar and pool and good gym.
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: August 15, 2025
Amna
PakistanNone
EVERYTHING
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: August 14, 2025
Rachel
United States- The room is very clean, and literally spotless. There's no mould in the corner of the shower. - The gym is large. The staff in the gym is also very nice. - The pool is also clean. - The staff gave us a stuffed toy when we checked-in. There are also special welcoming drinks. - We ate breakfast, lunch and dinner in different restaurants (rooftop pool side bar, Indian, Italian) of the hotel. All (staff and food and hygiene) are very good. The breakfast is exceptional with different juices and food. - We also went to another hotel called Social House in Nairobi. The staff in Novotel were much well-trained in general. - Special thanks to Ezekiel. We were there during the protest and Ezekiel took very good care of us. - Highly recommend Novotel.
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: August 4, 2025
Bipin
United StatesMy room had a window between the bathroom and the bathroom — while there was a blind, it still had gaps on the sides.
Good breakfast buffet, friendly staff, nice oool overlooking the parts of true city. Rooms were clean and well maintained.
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: July 30, 2025
Mayur
Tanzanianothing
excellent location near sarit, hotel is clean. lobby is great for kids to keep them busy. breakfast was excellent with alot of variety.
Stayed in June 2025
Reviewed: July 30, 2025
Yasmin
United StatesFriendly staff and great rooftop pool! Kids loved it!!
Stayed in June 2025
Reviewed: July 13, 2025
Rebekah
AustraliaNothing
All staff were very friendly. Great rooftop pool area
Stayed in June 2025
Reviewed: July 3, 2025
Michelle
United KingdomThe water provided tasted like tap water. Only used it for the kettle.
The hotel was really nice. Their staff were very helpful and the location of the hotel was perfect. Easy to get to most places including both Westgate and Sarit mall. We dined at the hotel rooftop restaurant and there was a live saxophonist which was really entertaining. Overall, we enjoyed our stay and would highly recommend this hotel. Special thanks to Johanne who helped us with our luggage when leaving.
Stayed in June 2025
Reviewed: June 29, 2025
Dory
United StatesThe service at the ground floor restaurant was disappointing. Both at breakfast and dinner I was ignored for long periods while other tables arriving after me were served. I didn’t return after those two experiences early in my 5 day stay. Not sure what that was about. The food was good though!
The hotel was new, fresh, comfortable, and easy walking distance to two malls. The staff was helpful and kind. The restaurant on the 11th floor was delicious.
Stayed in June 2025
Reviewed: June 26, 2025
Neo
South AfricaEverything! Extra point for amazing deco+ art pieces
Stayed in April 2025
Reviewed: June 17, 2025
Nabil
South AfricaThe air conditioning in the room wasn’t as cool as I expected, especially during the warmer parts of the day. It made the room feel a bit stuffy at times. Aside from that, most other aspects of the stay were great.
The food at Trunk & Tandoor was a standout, especially the butter chicken & tandoori which made dining in a real treat. The rooftop bar was a great place to relax in the evening, with stunning views of Nairobi’s skyline and a lively but laid-back atmosphere. I also appreciated the well-equipped gym, which made it easy to keep up with my fitness routine. The rooftop pool added an extra touch of relaxation, offering beautiful panoramic views of the city. Overall, it was a perfect mix of comfort, good food, and modern amenities.
Stayed in June 2025
Reviewed: June 1, 2025
Amit
United StatesVery comfortable room, good food and helpful staff
Stayed in June 2025
Reviewed: May 19, 2025
Maryam
United StatesPerhaps pricing could be better especially for food. Pool was very small.
Location was decent. Facilities were great. Staff was super friendly and available
Stayed in April 2025
Reviewed: May 14, 2025
Robin
South AfricaAbsolutely nothing to complain about
Great service all round. Modern, neat and great amenities.
Stayed in February 2025
Reviewed: May 5, 2025
Matt
Saudi ArabiaThere was some poor paintwork finishing on the top floor of the hotel looked rushed ahead of the hotel opening. That should be addressed given the star rating of Novotel.
The executive sweet was beautifully furnished. The bathroom facilities were exceptional.
Stayed in March 2025
Reviewed: April 27, 2025
Brendan
United StatesWe landed in Nairobi extremely early in the morning and the staff was ready and waiting upon our arrival. The entire stay was excellent, from the food to the accommodations. The views from Trunk & Tandoor of Nairobi were spectacular, will recommend to friends and other professionals for business and leisure.
Stayed in March 2025
Reviewed: April 24, 2025
Brenda
KenyaFood service at the restaurant
Location
Stayed in February 2025
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