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The Social House Nairobi, a Preferred Lifestyle Hotel

4.0 star property
Luxury hotel with 3 restaurants and a fitness center

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Room, 1 King Bed (Biggest) | Living area | 55-inch Smart TV with digital channels, TV, Netflix
Room, 1 Double Bed, Balcony | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace
Front of property
Check-in/check-out kiosk
Room, 1 Double Bed (Bigger) | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym
  • Housekeeping

Room options

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Room, 1 Double Bed

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Smart TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Eco-friendly toiletries
Private bathroom
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Room, 1 Double Bed, Balcony | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Room, 1 Double Bed, Balcony

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Smart TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Room, 2 Twin Beds | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Room, 2 Twin Beds

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Smart TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Eco-friendly toiletries
Private bathroom
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Room, 1 Double Bed (Bigger) | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Room, 1 Double Bed (Bigger)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Smart TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Room, 1 King Bed (Biggest) | Living area | 55-inch Smart TV with digital channels, TV, Netflix

Room, 1 King Bed (Biggest)

Highlights

Balcony
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Smart TV
  • 48 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
154 James Gichuru Road, Nairobi

What's nearby

  • Yaya Centre - 5 min drive - 2.5 miles
  • Sarit Centre - 6 min drive - 4.1 miles
  • Nairobi Hospital - 7 min drive - 4.0 miles
  • Kenyatta International Convention Centre - 9 min drive - 5.0 miles
  • United Nations Office at Nairobi - 13 min drive - 7.6 miles

Getting around

  • Syokimau Station - 42 min drive
  • Jomo Kenyatta Intl. Airport (NBO) - 43 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Gret Cafe - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Geco Cafe - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Inca - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Kettle House - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Java House - Lavington - ‬11 min walk

About this property

The Social House Nairobi, a Preferred Lifestyle Hotel

Luxury upscale hotel in the business district
Consider a stay at The Social House Nairobi, a Preferred Lifestyle Hotel and take advantage of a terrace, a coffee shop/cafe, and a garden. Be sure to enjoy a meal at any of the 3 on-site restaurants. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with dry cleaning/laundry services and a bar.
You'll also find perks like:
  • Free self parking
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), airport pick-up service (surcharge), and express check-out
  • A 24-hour front desk, a living plant wall, and a banquet hall
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All 83 rooms include comforts such as laptop-compatible safes and laptop-friendly workspaces, in addition to thoughtful touches like air conditioning and bathrobes.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Changing tables, highchairs, and free infant beds
  • LED light bulbs and eco-friendly cleaning products
  • Bathrooms with eco-friendly toiletries and hair dryers
  • 55-inch Smart TVs with Netflix and premium channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, electric kettles, and daily housekeeping

Awards and affiliations

The property is a member of Preferred Hotels & Resorts.

Languages

English, Swahili

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • 24-hour airport pick-up shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available for a fee: USD 30 for adults and USD 30 for children
  • 3 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Couples/private dining
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Gym
  • TV in common areas
  • Winery release events

Family friendly

  • Changing table
  • Highchair
  • In-room crib
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service

Business services

  • 7 meeting rooms
  • Conference center (904 square feet of space)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 1 accessible parking space
  • Doorbell and phone notification
  • Elevator (47 inch wide door)
  • Hand-held showerhead
  • Handrails in stairways (35 inches high)
  • Height-adjustable showerhead
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicles
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (35 inches high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchairs on site

More

  • 1 building
  • 5 floors
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2020
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Living plant wall
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 55-inch smart TV with premium digital channels
  • Netflix

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • LED lighting
  • Mobile key entry
  • Phone
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Guests will receive an email 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
Guests driving to the property should contact this property in advance (e.g., directions)

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 75 per night
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately USD 30 for adults and USD 30 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 65 per vehicle (maximum occupancy 2)
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 75 per night

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
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, mobile payments, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
This property uses solar energy, plus eco-friendly cleaning products
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
Property Registration Number P051475486T

We should mention

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property
Parking height restrictions apply

Property is also known as

The Social House Nairobi
The Social House Nairobi, a Preferred Lifestyle Hotel Hotel
The Social House Nairobi, a Preferred Lifestyle Hotel Nairobi
The Social House Nairobi a member of Preferred Hotels Resorts

Frequently asked questions

Is The Social House Nairobi, a Preferred Lifestyle Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Social House Nairobi, a Preferred Lifestyle Hotel?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Social House Nairobi, a Preferred Lifestyle Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability).

What time is check-out at The Social House Nairobi, a Preferred Lifestyle Hotel?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Does The Social House Nairobi, a Preferred Lifestyle Hotel provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's a shuttle from the airport to the hotel that runs on request. A fee of USD 65 per vehicle applies.

Where is The Social House Nairobi, a Preferred Lifestyle Hotel located?

Situated in the business district, this luxury hotel is 1.1 mi (1.7 km) from The Junction Shopping Mall and within 3 mi (5 km) of Lucky 8 Casino and ABC Place. Yaya Centre and Prestige Plaza are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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The Social House Nairobi, a Preferred Lifestyle Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 86 out of 107 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 17 out of 107 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 107 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 107 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 107 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Neema

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
I will definitely come back for a holiday stay I like the hotel concept, and the room was awesome. I didn’t have the time to enjoy all the hotel had to offer, but would love to on another visit.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Love it. Boutique hotel with full amenities. Super food. Convenient.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Rachel

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Attention to guest and straight forward communication
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angel

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

Great Stay!

Excellent stay. Friendly staff. Good food
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

MERDINA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Extremely friendly staff and fast check-in
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel, great staff
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Khateeta

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff is very pleasant
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

monique

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the Hotel and Staff were amazing. Have stayed 3 times and it’s my preferred choice. All restaurants are excellent and food quality & variety was great. Only place I’d walk to is the chameleon next door. Car service is great at the property
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Godfrey

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place with terrific service and customer service all round. The amenities and location are perfect.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jenika

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Updated and modern hotel. Staff was great and the rooftop was a great vibe at night.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Esereda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent service and great food selection at breakfast.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Anush

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

Nice and upscale hotel

It is a very nice and clean hotel. Several restaurants.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Boschi Bernard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place smooth breakfast could be better.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sara

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice cool stay in NBO, loved the vibe of the establishment will stay again in near future.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Sad to hear the owner talking negatively to the staff out in the open. Both in the restaurant and café.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Timothy

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

great

great
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
So happy we stayed here! It was my first time in Kenya and I was u sure of where to stay. This place was safe, fashionable, friendly and the restaurants were yummy! Only downside was traffic in and out is bad but I think that’s everywhere in Kenya. Definitely will stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Raven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely loved social house and would definitely stay again. Staff is amazing and so is the hotel cleanliness and decor. Rooms are small but cozy and so well kept. Has everything you need and is in a great location.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

eirik

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice area, nice facilities. Easy and helpful front staff. Low Priced for nice hotel
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Theresa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a modern hotel with excellent security. The rooms were unique and clean.’
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Satomi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Liza

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really interesting room design. Service was great
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marilee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The overall experience was very positive. Above all the helpfulness of the staff and their friendly attitude made it memorable.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Bennett

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

Great New Hip Hotel at Nairobi

Hotel is relatively new since it was opened just prior covid. Nice design w lots of dining options. Staff are excellent - friendly, helpful and go above and beyond.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Monica

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cleanliness of the property was exceptional; my room was immaculate, modern and quiet
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022