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Oakwood Hotel

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A multi-story building with a modern architectural design, featuring a grid-like facade and large windows. - Oakwood Hotel (Nairobi)
A restaurant with wooden walls, a chandelier, and tables set for dining. - Oakwood Hotel (Nairobi)
A wooden-paneled room with a bed, bedside lamps, a framed picture on the wall, and a door leading to a bathroom. - Oakwood Hotel (Nairobi)
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At Oakwood Hotel, you can look forward to a coffee shop/cafe, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a bar. The on-site restaurant offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

6.6 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Parking available
  • Bar
  • Laundry
  • Room service

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Room options

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A room with wooden paneling, a bed with a patterned bedspread, a nightstand, a lamp, a framed picture on the wall, and a window with curtains.

Classic Room

  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Room

  • Sleeps 3

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A wooden-paneled room with a bed, bedside tables, and a framed picture on the wall.

Standard Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds OR 1 Double Bed

DOUBLE CLASSIC KING BED

  • Sleeps 4

About the neighborhood

Nairobi Central, a neighborhood in Nairobi, is home to Oakwood Hotel. Tom Mboya Statue and Teleposta Towers are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Nairobi National Park and Karura Forest. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Nairobi City Stadium or Nyayo National Stadium. Visit our Nairobi travel guide
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Kimathi Street, Nairobi, 40683

What's nearby

  • Bunches of bananas hanging from a tree in a market.
    City Market
    7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • A tall cylindrical building with a red roof, surrounded by palm trees and a statue.
    Kenyatta International Convention Centre
    8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • A building with a traditional tiled roof and a sign that reads "Fairmont The Montrose."
    University of Nairobi
    8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • A city skyline with tall buildings, a lake reflecting the structures, and a park with trees.
    Uhuru Park
    10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • National Archives
    5 min walk - 0.3 miles

Getting around

  • Syokimau Station
    17 min drive
  • Nairobi (WIL-Wilson)
    7 min drive

Restaurants

  • Highlands Restaurant (City Space)
    3 min walk
  • Smothers Restaurant
    4 min walk
  • Club Scratch Bar and Grill
    3 min walk
  • Big Square
    3 min walk
  • Pronto Restaurant (Kimathi Branch)
    1 min walk

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Secured, uncovered self parking on site (USD 3 per day)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service

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

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service

More

  • Ceiling fan
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: USD 20.00 per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Uncovered self parking fee: USD 3 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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

Frequently asked questions

Is Oakwood Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is available for USD 3 per day.

What time is check-in at Oakwood Hotel?

Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Oakwood Hotel?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Oakwood Hotel located?

Located in Nairobi Central, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Maasai Market, Tom Mboya Statue, and National Archives. Teleposta Towers and City Hall are also within 10 minutes.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Oakwood Hotel Reviews

6.6

6.4

Cleanliness

6.4

Location

7.6

Staff & service

5.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 4 out of 15 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 15 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 15 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 15 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 15 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Authentic old hotel, with all historic features. Maybe not the latest modern facilities, but unique it is original style. Perfectly located in the old city centre
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was convenient from my location of purpose
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
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2/10 Terrible

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

A hotel without power and still waiting on refund!

Hotel had no power when checking in, was told it was being fixed and to come back in an hour or two. We gave them 5hrs and still no power, 10pm at night, Unknown when being fixed. No power for shower, recharging ph, cameras, laptop etc, or lights, just a candle. Told we could have a shower from s bucket with warm water, believe it or not. Asked for refund and told hotel.com had to do it. Asked to speak to manager but without power, couldn't call. So left to find a place with power. Have been in touch with hotel.com three times since and still waiting on refund and resolution.
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2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Gud Location. But property is pretty old and not maintained well. Rooms are smelly, bed was cranking and rocking, bedding was of pretty poor quality and work out, Room latch not there, Room lock pretty simple and easy to disengage, very low floor and compromising safety, no safety valve and so on.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2020
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Escale 3 nuits

Nous avons fait escale à dans cet hôtel pour 2nuits avant depart pour un Safari + 1 nuits au retour du safari. Ce nest pas le grand luxe ,plutôt rudimentaire mais cest tout a fait correct pour juste faire une petite escale avant un départ vers aéroports (15km) ou autre destination. Le personnel est à l'écoute et très disponible. Nous sommes satisfait dans l'ensemble.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019
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2/10 Terrible

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A pre-colonial built hotel, not maintained or refurbished since then. The dark oak panelling is dusty and depressing, particularly at night because of the poor lighting. The web photo of the hotel does not reflect reality. A shabby advertising hoarding covers most of it and half of the ground floor is now a phone shop. Lift does not work. If you only have £10 left and you are stopping for one night, it's just about ok. DO NOT take children into this hotel. An awful place.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2018
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Hôtel dans le plein centre de Nairobi

Personnel très accueillant et serviable. Pas de problème pour une arrivée tardive. La décoration est un peu étrange, mais tout est très propre.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2018
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Top Lage im Zentrum. Mehr jedoch nicht mehr.

Wir waren schon mehrfach in diesem Hotel und leider hat sich der Zustand immer weiter verschlechtert. Die Zimmer sind abgewohnt und muffig. Ungeziffer läuft regelmässig durchs Zimmer. Handtücher sind zerissen.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2018
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort

Hotel aus der Kolonialherrschaft

Der Aufenthalt war sehr angenehm im Sinne das die Angestellten auf die Wuensche und Fragen der Gaeste eingegangen sind und sich dafuer Zeit genommen haben.Das Hotelzimmer war Komfortabel doch mit ihren getaefelten Holzwaenden den dicken viktorianischen Vorhaengen und in der Toilette wo die Wasserhaehne , Duschkoepfe und Waschbecken an einem vorkriegszeitlichem Stil erinnern , sieht das ganze Hotel so aus als sei es in der Zeit der Kolonialherrschaft steckengeblieben.Auch wenn es einer Renovierung bedarf um ins 20 Jahrhundert hineinkatapultiert zu werde ,hat ez trotzdem ein gewisses Etwas (Flair).
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2018
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10/10 Excellent

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

Nice hotel close to Business district

Looks old from outside but very cozy in the inside
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort
Das Hotel ist schon etwas in die Jahre gekommen. Der vorhandene Lift scheint aus dem letzten Jahrtausend zu sein. Für Technikfreaks durchaus zu bempfehlen
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4/10 Poor

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Ei toimivaa wifiä, meidän huoneessa vesi oli joko kylmää tai kiehuvaa, toisessa huoneessa ei tätä ongelmaa ollut. Yksi torakka vessassa joka toisella ilmestymiskerralla saatiin listittyä ja sitten ei enää näkynyt.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019
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4/10 Poor

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