Reviews of Fairview Hotel Nairobi 4 stars
Bishop Road, Nairobi, Kenya
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Reviewed: 17 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 5 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewLocation and garden
Rennovation the whole day below our room
Dear Nic, Thank you for recently staying with us and for the positive review. Sorry for the inconvenience caused due to the renovations, we have added a comment on your profile for your future bookings to allocate a quiet room away from renovations. We look forward to welcoming you back soon. Kind regards Fairview Management.
Dear Nic, Thank you for recently staying with us and for the positive review. Sorry for the inconvenience caused due to the renovations, we have added a comment on your profile for your future bookings to allocate a quiet room away from ren… Show more
Reviewed: 18 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
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Verified reviewAn old-fashioned and very popular hotel in its own well-fortified grounds just outside the business district in Nairobi. We were made extremely welcome by the staff once we arrived late (delayed flight). The security arrangements were a surprise but apparently not uncommon in this city. Our rooms were really clean and somewhat sparse but with loads of room. Not sure if the heating worked so it felt rather chilly at night. The pool area was beautiful with sauna loungers and places to eat and have drinks - obviously also a very popular spot for local business folk in their suits to have meetings! We only had a few meals in the hotel: food and drink were OK rather than exceptional. All of the staff we encountered were incredibly polite and helpful: their English was good. A final shout out to the excellent shop! Medicine, post cards and tasteful gifts on offer at the entrance.
Hard to say how The Fairview stacks up on price compared to other comparable hotels in Nairobi but US$450 per night seemed really steep.
Dear Rupert, Thank you for recently staying with us and for the positive review. We look forward to welcoming you back soon. Kind regards Fairview Management.
Reviewed: 9 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewSecond time at hotel and had a great experience yet again:
Dear Danielle, Thank you for recently staying with us and for the positive review. We look forward to welcoming you back soon. Kind regards Fairview Management.
Reviewed: 8 July 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewLovely setting, great garden and pool side bar. Rooms need to be modernised, not my style of hotel but nice and comfortable. Lovely staff.
Rooms need to be modernised, didn’t think the hotel is worth what they charge. Extortionate wine prices at the pool side bar.
Dear Amanda, Thank you for recently staying with us and for the positive review. Your feedback on the wine prices was well received and has been discussed with our Food and beverage Manager. Regarding our rooms Please note that we are currently renovation our rooms and have some that are complete and ready for sale, kindly consider booking this room category on your next stay. We look forward to welcoming you back soon. Kind regards, Fairview Management.
Dear Amanda, Thank you for recently staying with us and for the positive review. Your feedback on the wine prices was well received and has been discussed with our Food and beverage Manager. Regarding our rooms Please note that we are curr… Show more
Reviewed: 6 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 28 June 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewDuring the entire stay I felt very safe and close to being at home. I had a big room facing the parking lot. Very quiet and comfortable. Breakfast is outstanding. The personal is super friendly. The pool and especially the pool restaurant are exquisit. Everything is comforting.
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Dear Elisabeth, Thank you for recently staying with us and for appreciating the outstanding performance of our staff. We look forward to welcoming you back soon. Kind regards Fairview Management.
Reviewed: 26 June 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewDear Valued Guest, Thank you for recently staying with us and for the positive review. We look forward to welcoming you back soon. Kind regards Fairview Management.
Reviewed: 25 June 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 25 June 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewThe hotel is surrounded by lovey gardens and is beautiful , spacious and atmospheric. It is an old building , elegant and full of charm. The rooms are large, wifi excellent and a lovely hot shower . The gardens are extensive and very well maintained as is the entire hotel
Although the buffet breakfast was great I think it was a little expensive at $25 usd
Dear Bernadette, Thank you for recently staying with us and for the positive review. We look forward to welcoming you back soon. Kind regards Fairview Management.
Reviewed: 23 June 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
Verified reviewBreakfast, staff, bed
Dear Nevena, Thank you for recently staying with us and for the positive review. We look forward to welcoming you back soon. Kind regards Fairview Management.
Reviewed: 23 June 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewGreat location arm staff and really good food
Dear Pheona Wall, Thank you for recently staying with us and for the positive review. We look forward to welcoming you back soon. Kind regards Fairview Management.
Reviewed: 17 June 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 16 June 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 12 June 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewGreat food, lovely pool, comfortable and clean room, and the friendliest staff. Everything was better than anticipated.
Dear Valued Guest Thank you for recently staying with us and for the positive review. We look forward to welcoming you back soon. Kind regards Fairview Management.
Reviewed: 8 June 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
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Verified reviewReviewed: 26 May 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
Verified reviewOld style charm in a super nice garden and extremely friendly staff
While within walking distance of the CBD, the walk was not through a nice neighbourhood
Dear Peter, Thank you for recently staying with us and for the positive review. We look forward to welcoming you back soon. Kind regards Fairview Management.
Reviewed: 26 May 2025 · Stayed in March 2025
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