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Reviews of The Social House Nairobi, a Preferred Lifestyle Hotel 5 stars

154 James Gichuru Road, 00200 Nairobi, Kenya

#16 of 217 hotels in Nairobi

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 273 hotel reviews

8.8

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.4

  • Comfort

    9.3

  • Location

    9.0

  • Facilities

    9.1

  • Staff

    9.3

  • Value for money

    8.2

  • Free WiFi

    8.8

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  • Reviewed: 25 August 2025

    10
    wonderful!!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    I did not like the fact that the amount I paid did not include breakfast.

    I liked the location of the hotel and the service was so good including my check in and check out.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 23 July 2025

    9.0
    Wonderful luxury experience
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 8 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    With events going on at the hotel, outdoor security is not the best at getting people parked and keeping traffic flowing. On weekends I recommend meeting your driver or uber on the street to avoid delays

    Very clean, staff is incredibly friendly. Metal detectors and bag scanners to ensure guest safety. They helped my fiancé with an engagement and it was so nice! I’d absolutely stay here again. The breakfast was great and the rooftop is beautiful.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 19 July 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nice staff,

    Situated inconveniently.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 3 May 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    A really good choice for staying in (relatively) central Nairobi. Great facilities, charming staff. Have stayed previously in several other hotels in Nairobi and rate Social House the best

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 20 April 2025

    9.0
    Relaxing!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The lines were all engaged at night. I had to call the mobile number from my mobile phone

    The decor; customer service.

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 30 March 2025

    9.0
    Vibrant stylish stay in the big city!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    As a vegan, it would be nice to see a few more plant-based options on the menu.

    We loved this place! It was like being in the middle of Nairobi of the future rather than Nairobi of the past. Great staff, fabulous check-in experience. The food was good quality and tasty.

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 22 March 2025

    10
    I visit social house often and it always feels like home
    • Business trip
    • Group
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    -

    The rooms and very cosy and the entire hotel is super clean. Great breakfast and the staff amazing.

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 18 February 2025

    8.0
    Overall a lovely hotel, clean, comfortable, secure and with friendly staff.
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Restaurant service was really slow for the whole visit. Putting expenses on room account seemed to be challenging, and instead of just settling at the end, the hotel wanted security for a set amount which, when utilised, meant I couldn’t charge more expenses to the room. This was strange as I wanted to settle account at the end of the stay.

    Security was really good. Very comfortable rooms. Good range of restaurants.

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 15 February 2025

    10
    comfortable and modern
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    there is nothing I didn’t like about it, everything was perfect. comfortable rooms, nice shower and bed, great amenities and extremely friendly staff!

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 18 January 2025

    10
    A great stay, would definitely return
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    The hotel is really nice and modern, very clean and comfortable with very helpful and professional staff. It's not cheap but you get what you pay for. They had a nice surprise on arrival, the transfer they organised was great, the breakfast also great. One of the nicest things about the hotel is the rooftop bar/restaurant. They serve Peruvian food and sushi, and the food is amazing and so is the atmosphere. The music was a bit loud, but overall the place is really lively and nice. I would happily return and recommend to others

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: 23 November 2024

    10
    Absolutely perfect!
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    My stay was perfect

    From the warm welcome by Ibrahim and Beautie to the thoughtful touches and beautiful aesthetic of the room and hotel restaurants our stay was absolutely perfect!

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: 12 November 2024

    10
    Luxurious stay in Nairobi
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    The hotel is super luxurious with great restaurants and staff. The breakfast was amazing

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 2 November 2024

    9.0
    A fun, luxurious experience with great service and excellent food. They did everything they could to help us. Very impre
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • King Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There was nothing I didn’t like.

    Clean. Vibrant. Interesting.

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: 19 October 2024

    10
    Amazing !
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    In room dining can be improved. Options are few.

    The staff are friendly and service wss on point

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: 10 October 2024

    10
    Excellent hotel
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Standard Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    N/A

    Loved the hotel, the friendliness of the staff, the hotels service offering and how they had thought through every process.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 19 September 2024

    10
    Very trendy comfortable hotel with great facilities
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Beautiful rooms. Great restaurant and breakfast. Very helpful staff

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 11 September 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Outstanding attentiveness and care from the staff. The hotel itself is very stylish, and offers amazing food options.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 9 August 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Our stay was perfect, from the beautiful room to the amazing breakfast, swimming pool and kind staff. There are 3 restaurants and 1 café (open 24h/24h) in the hotel itself.

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 30 July 2024

    9.0
    Really tastefully done boutique hotel with style and smiles to match
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    For me the only downside is it lacks a private space for guests outside to chill by a pool or in a garden. They do have a small plunge pool however it is surrounded by the restaurant tables so is more ornamental than a place to take in some sun and a swim. Perhaps one day they can purchase a little of the neighbouring land and create this space which would then make the hotel perfect.

    Great smiling and friendly staff. They even left a large bunch of flowers to celebrate my wife and my wedding anniversary. Loved that the cafe at the entrance is open 24/7. And three restaurants in addition inside the one property is great. Also loved the fresh juice bar and the general buzz of this ‘social hotel’. And their app is really great as you can check your current overall bill at anytime and I found it very up to date and accurate. Really nice use of an app.

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 July 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Great place, food and people

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: 17 July 2024

    8.0
    Great hotel for work travelers.
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Food was good but seemed a bit overpriced.

    Swanky hotel in Nairobi, centrally located. Rooms are spotless and comfortable. Excellent breakfast. Fully recommend.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 5 July 2024

    9.0
    Overall this little gem in the city of Nairobi was a good find. It is not a touristy hang out hub. It’s mostly young Ken
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The sniffer dog, but we understand there is a need for it. An extra layer of security.

    There was a positive and upbeat energy and positive attitude from every staff member we encountered.

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: 4 July 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Twin Room
    • Stayed 4 nights

    The pool was nice, but not very private. It's located very close to dining area. Fine for a quick dip, but not a place to relax.

    Super nice hotel, with a great atmosphere. Will definitely stay there next time I'm in Nairobi. Highly recommended.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 24 June 2024

    9.0
    Amazing hotel!
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Rooms could be bigger.

    Love the fact that there are multiple restaurants and bars in the same hotel.

    Stayed in May 2024

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