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Parklands Shade Hotel

3.5 star property
Adults-only Nairobi hotel connected to the convention center, a quick walk to Nairobi National Museum

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Exclusive Room | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe
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The Parklands Shade Hotel near the University of Nairobi is a vibrant cultural hub. Visitors explore the art gallery, shop designer stores, and dance at the nightclub. The K1 Klubhouse restaurant serves local and international dishes, with a peaceful terrace for relaxing.

Reviews

7.2 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Parking included

Room options

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Exclusive Room | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

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Highlights

TV
Premium bedding
Fan
Egyptian cotton linens
Deep soaking bathtub
Private bathroom
Minibar
Electric kettle
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

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Ojijo Rd, Nairobi

What's nearby

  • Nairobi National Museum - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • University of Nairobi - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • City Market - 3 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Kenyatta International Convention Centre - 3 min drive - 1.9 miles
  • Nairobi Hospital - 5 min drive - 2.5 miles

Getting around

  • Nairobi Station - 19 min drive
  • Nairobi (WIL-Wilson) - 7 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cavalli @ The Manor - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪YUNION KE - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Mr. Pang - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Pablo’s Mexican Kitchen - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Executive Lounge - ‬8 min walk

About this property

Parklands Shade Hotel

Hotel near Nairobi National Museum
Located close to University of Nairobi and Arboretum, Parklands Shade Hotel provides a nightclub, a terrace, and an art gallery on site. The on-site local and international cuisine restaurant, K1 Klubhouse, offers breakfast, lunch, dinner, and light fare. In addition to designer stores on site and a coffee shop/cafe, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • An indoor tennis court, a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), and barbecue grills
  • Multilingual staff, a banquet hall, and 2 meeting rooms
Room features
All guestrooms at Parklands Shade Hotel include perks such as 24-hour room service and premium bedding, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and safes.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with deep soaking tubs and showers
  • 32-inch TVs with premium channels
  • Fans, daily housekeeping, and desks

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Onsite parking available only on request
  • Free secured self parking on site

Food and drink

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

Restaurants on site

  • K1 Klubhouse

Things to do

  • Art gallery
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Designer stores
  • Indoor tennis court
  • Nightclub
  • TV in common areas
  • Yoga classes

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 2 meeting rooms
  • 695 square feet of conference space

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 1 building
  • Art Deco architecture
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1997
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Egyptian cotton sheets

Bathroom

  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar

More

  • Desk
  • Fan
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 8:00 AM; Check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: USD 20

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); 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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children younger than 18 are not allowed at this adults-only property; all guests 18 and older are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 25 per vehicle (one-way)
  • Late check-out fee: USD 20 (subject to availability)

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 onsite parking
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Guests under 18 years old are not permitted at this adults-only property
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is Parklands Shade Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Parklands Shade Hotel?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Parklands Shade Hotel?

Check-in start time: 8:00 AM; Check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Parklands Shade Hotel?

Check-out is at 10 AM. Late check-out is available for USD 20 (subject to availability).

Does Parklands Shade Hotel provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of USD 25 per vehicle applies.

Where is Parklands Shade Hotel located?

Located in Westlands, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Nairobi National Museum and University of Nairobi. Central Park and City Market are also within 2 mi (3 km).

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