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Emeli Hotel

3.5 star property
Hotel in Nairobi with free valet parking and a rooftop terrace

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Reviews

7.0 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Business services

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Kipande Road P.O Box 54204, Nairobi, NAI, 00200
  • Place, University of Nairobi
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Kenya National Theatre
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Nairobi National Museum
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Airport, Nairobi (NBO-Jomo Kenyatta Intl.)
    ‪20 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Pool Access, City View

  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Superior Suite, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Park View

  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Nairobi

Located in Ngara, Emeli Hotel is a leisurely stroll from sights such as Nairobi National Museum and Jeevanjee Gardens. This 52-room, 3.5-star hotel has an outdoor pool along with an indoor pool and free in-room WiFi.

What's nearby

  • University of Nairobi - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Kenya National Theatre - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Nairobi National Museum - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • City Market - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Kenyatta International Convention Centre - 2 min drive - 1.2 miles

Getting around

  • Syokimau Station - 27 min drive
  • Nairobi (WIL-Wilson) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Boulevard Hotel Nairobi - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Safari Terrace - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Grace Villa - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪KBC bar (AFCO Base) - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Chandarana Supermarket - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Emeli Hotel

Hotel in Nairobi with free valet parking and a rooftop terrace
At Emeli Hotel, guests enjoy features like an indoor pool, an outdoor pool, and a rooftop terrace. Free valet and self parking are available, and there's also an area shuttle. Front-desk staff can answer questions 24/7, and assist with luggage storage, dry cleaning/laundry, and tours or tickets. Additional amenities include free WiFi in public areas, meeting rooms, and conference space.
Guests can expect free WiFi and wired Internet, along with LED TVs. Free newspapers and designer toiletries are also standard.
An indoor pool and an outdoor pool are on site.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site
  • Free valet parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Indoor pool
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Indoor pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Supervised activities for children (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Conference space
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Pool loungers
  • Rooftop terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LED TV

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Free daily newspapers

Policies

Check-in

Minimum check-in age: 18

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport; 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

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Children and extra beds

  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 20 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 20 per night

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might 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
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
The front desk is open 24 hours a day. Driving? This property offers free parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • 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.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Some facilities may be restricted. For more details, contact the property. Contact information can be found on your booking confirmation.

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Frequently asked questions

What is there to do within easy reach of Emeli Hotel?

This hotel is situated in Ngara within a short 8-minute walk of Nairobi National Museum and also 16 minutes on foot from City Market. You'll also find Kenya National Theatre and National Archives less than a mile away.

Will I be able to park at Emeli Hotel?

Yes, valet parking and self parking are offered for free at the hotel. Accessible parking is also available for guests.

Does Emeli Hotel feature a casino on the premises?

No, Emeli Hotel doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Emeli Hotel?

Yes, this hotel has an indoor pool along with an outdoor pool.

What amenities will couples enjoy at Emeli Hotel?

Couples staying at this hotel will appreciate amenities like around-the-clock room service and free Internet access as well as an outdoor pool.

Are there hot tubs at Emeli Hotel?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this hotel.

Does Emeli Hotel have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

Yes, Emeli Hotel serves free continental breakfast each morning from its restaurant.

Does Emeli Hotel allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at Emeli Hotel.

Are there connecting rooms at Emeli Hotel?

No, this hotel doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

What is the closest airport to Emeli Hotel?

The closest major airport to Emeli Hotel is Nairobi (WIL-Wilson), which is 4.1 mi away (16 minutes by car). Another top airport is Jomo Kenyatta Intl. Airport (NBO), which is located 11.5 mi away (29-minute drive).

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Emeli Hotel?

Yes, some guestrooms at this hotel offer a balcony where guests can enjoy park or city views.

Emeli Hotel Reviews

Reviews

7.0

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 4 out of 33 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 15 out of 33 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 9 out of 33 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 33 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 33 reviews

7.6/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

6.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Frances, London

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

Hotel closed down since April 2018!!

I have used Expedia numerous times without problems. However, this time we arrived to find the hotel had been closed since April of this year!! We booked this hotel in May!! And now, looking back at some reviews there is one that says the same thing so why are you still advertising it. Luckily, we had a very kind taxi driver who drove us to another hotel . I am very disappointed and hope you will refund the hotel cost, £59.86, together with the extra taxi cost,£7, as soon as possible. I look forward to your comments and hope you remove this hotel to stop other people having the same experience!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2018

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I didn't stay in, I found the hotel closed meaning no longer operational for more more than a month as I was told by the security guard at the gate. I had to find another hotel. I want a full refund.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2018

8/10 Good

Mary

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

SUPER ACCOMMODATING HOTEL.

We were a group of 3 adults traveling and the hotel was so kind to set up another bed in the suite area without us even asking. Staff was super nice and were to make sure we had everything we needed. Even had the stomach meds that I so needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2017

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

Comfortable and clean hotel with great service.

Emeli hotel was very clean and comfortable. The staff were amazing and very accommodating! Breakfast was delicious - good quality, fresh food. Wished my stay was much longer than 1 night!

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

the city view

I stayed in a Suite that faces the city if you undisturbed by the morning commute they are the best,

6/10 Okay

Mashuli, Toronto

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Location is close to the city centre

staff are awesome people, price is very reasonable and great breakfast

6/10 Okay

Lucy, Toronto, Canada

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Stay somewhere else!

The bed was too hard and we had to take the cushions off the couch to pad it in order to sleep comfortably. World's tiniest bathroom is here!! If you weigh more than 150 lbs, don't expect to get in/out of the shower stall easily. The sliding glass door only allows very skinny people in! When you turn on the water heater, you get scalding hot water. Your other choice is freezing cold water! We had to "help" each other shower as 1 would stand outside and turn the water heater on & off as required so that we would neither burn nor freeze! The TV was on the wall, right in front of the balcony door. If you weren't careful, you would go head first into the TV when leaving the balcony.

8/10 Good

Michelle, Grande Prairie, Alberta, Canada

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Very simple stay

If you plan to spend a lot of time at the hotel, then this is not for you. We stayed just one night then left in the morning. Before we left, we walked to the National Museum. My room had a view of the Nairobi River Park (also known as John Michuki Memorial Park). The traffic from the busy street below could be heard but I had earplugs. The pool is beautiful and clean, with a fabulous view. The restaurant was open for complementary breakfast but didn't seem to have food any other time of day. However, we ordered in the middle of the day and were able to get small snacks and drinks. The rooms are small but comfortable.

8/10 Good

Matthew, Thika

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

Good stay

A very clean and quiet room, perfect after a long journey. Friendly staff. Would book again.

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

Easy walk to Natural History Museum

Lovely view of park around museum from the one side. Unfortunately that side also faces the road which makes it rather noisy. Staff were very pleasant and helpful.

8/10 Good

Tamba, Sierra Leone

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

Hotel Construction and Facilities are very good

The Hotel Staff and Guards were excellent. I missed my flight and came one day late and was given a superior room in compensation. Excellent initiative. Very good buffet breakfast. Hot showers and magnificent View Roof top Pool. The staff accommodated myself and my friends entertaining ourselves well past closing hours [2am].

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very friendly and helpful staff! Great food and beautiful rooftop view!

8/10 Good

Rodney, Ohio

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

Nairobi Visit

Not my first trip to Nairobi. Will stay here again. No Air Conditioning but that's not unusual. Traffic jams in the area affect access to the Hotel sometimes. Food was average with nice view from restaurant. Room was clean and Hotel grounds were secure. Staff was great and helpful.

8/10 Good

sharon, Harlow, Essex

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

Good city views

Had a good stay at hotel, most impressive thing for me was the city view from roof top. The service through stay was nice, and staff made sure you were ok. If the hotel was in a different area it would have been nice, as advised when wanting to wonder down the road, it was not safe after 6pm. But saying that perhap you would justwant to enjoy the views or swim in the pool.

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

8/10 Good

Joshua

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

Good Value Overall

Overall a good value. If you want hot water outside of the morning hours, you'll be disappointed.

6/10 Okay

Jaydee, San Diego

Okay as a transit hotel before Safari

Stayed here for a night with my wife before beginning Safari. Good Wifi, decent restaurant with good views and a pool. Everything else was pretty standard. Location generates lots of road noise and is not in a walkable neighborhood.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was a very nice hotel. Good staff, very friendly. The location could be a little bit questionable but other than that nice size room with separate living quarters.

6/10 Okay

Kaija

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Suihkusta ei tullut lämmintä vettä, aamiainen niukka

2/10 Terrible

Elena

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

Pessimo

Emeli hotel, molto ingannevoli le foto sul sito, la realtà è molto diversa, dire disastroso è dire poco, camere piccolissime e tristissime, bagno con rubinetto rotto, soffione doccia rotto e attaccato al soffitto, niente acqua calda, niente phon, un solo asciugamano. Ho cambiato tre stanze in due giorni ma erano tutte pessime. Piscina coperta guasta. Colazione continentale??? Ma non scherziamo! Rumoroso e sporco Da dimenticare
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2018

6/10 Okay

Nutsiree, Bangkok

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness

Staff are nice, WiFi work well, good breakfast

We have booked superior room and room is pretty big and nice. Only one thing that room not really clean as we expected in what we paid. A bit noisy on the road but ok. Staff are very nice and happy to help. Good breakfast there also
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2017

8/10 Good

Armando

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Agradable hotel que no resulta caro.

Muy agradable el personal y la estancia en sí. Sólo existieron algunos problemas para lograr conectarme a la red. También la regadera del baño no tenía puerta ni cortina, por lo cual estaba frío a la hora del baño.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2017

10/10 Excellent

Boutlelis

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

Correct

Ras
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2017

2/10 Terrible

Therese, Bergen

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

DON'T book this! We got robbed inside the hotel!

DON'T book this hotel. We got robbed inside the hotel the 11th of July 2016 while eating dinner. They took all the electronics, camera, charger, etc. We contacted the hotel staff to call the police but they first refused which is against the law in Kenya. The manager for the security came 1.5 h later and got very annoyed that the hotel didn't call the police which they in the end said they did, the police confirmed they never called. The security manager which is from a separate company brought us to the police to help us.

6/10 Okay

Maria

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hade bokat rummet för 3 nätter (semester). Negativt: Väldigt litet rum, ingen ac, inget trevligt område, dålig mat, iskallt duschvatten, hårda sängar. Positivt: snäll och hjälpsam personal, bra Wi-fi, tv-kanaler, fin utsikt från restaurang/bar som ligger längst upp.