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Hotel Emerald

3.5 star property
Nairobi hotel in Highridge with 24-hour fitness centre and rooftop terrace

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Terrace/patio
Casino
Lobby
View from property
Exterior

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Gym
  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

Map
6th Floor, Krishna Center, 12 Woodvale Grove, Westlands, Nairobi, 00800
  • Sarit Centre
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Oshwal Religious Centre
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Westgate Shopping Mall
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Nairobi (WIL-Wilson)
    ‪19 min drive‬

Room options

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Deluxe Double Room

Deluxe Double Room

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Full-sized fridge/freezer
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
  • 33 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Family Triple Room

Family Triple Room

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
  • 35 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Queen Beds

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Standard Double or Twin Room

Standard Double or Twin Room

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
  • 28 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds and 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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About the area

Nairobi

Hotel Emerald puts you in the heart of Nairobi, within just a 10-minute stroll of Sarit Centre and Oshwal Religious Centre. Highlights at this hotel include a restaurant, free self-parking and a 24-hour gym. .The restaurant, Vista, serves international cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. For a drink, you can stop by the hotel's own lounge bar. A conference centre and a 24-hour business centre are among the business amenities offered. Added amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a coffee shop/cafe and laundry facilities. Buffet breakfast is available daily between 6:00 AM and 9:00 AM. There's also the convenience of an airport shuttle. .Attractions within a 15-minute drive of this 3.5-property class Highridge hotel include Nairobi National Park and United Nations Office at Nairobi.

What's nearby

  • Sarit Centre - 5 min walk
  • Westgate Shopping Mall - 12 min walk
  • University of Nairobi - 3 min drive
  • The Aga Khan University Hospital - 4 min drive
  • United Nations Office at Nairobi - 10 min drive

Getting around

  • Syokimau Station - 20 min drive
  • Nairobi (NBO-Jomo Kenyatta Intl.) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Alchemist Bar (The Bus) - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪68 Library - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪KFC - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Havana Bar & Restaurant - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Java House - Westlands Square - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Hotel Emerald

Nairobi hotel in Highridge with 24-hour fitness centre and rooftop terrace
There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. You'll find a 24-hour business centre on site.

A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. A 24-hour fitness centre, a rooftop terrace, and barbecue grills are also featured at the business-friendly Hotel Emerald. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3.5-star Nairobi hotel.

  • 59 guestrooms or units
  • 7 levels
  • Built in 2013
  • Terrace on the roof
  • Business centre (24 hours)
  • Conference centre
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • ATM
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
Hotel Emerald offers 59 air-conditioned accommodations with laptop-compatible safes and free newspapers. Beds feature premium bedding. LCD televisions come with premium cable channels. Bathrooms include baths or showers, bathrobes, designer toiletries and complimentary toiletries.

This Nairobi hotel provides wireless Internet access for a surcharge. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottles of water and coffee/tea makers. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and an iron/ironing board can be requested.

Languages

English, Hindi, Swahili, Urdu

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: WiFi (surcharge)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 6:00 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee: USD 30 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Vista

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym

Family friendly

  • Free cot
  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

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

Business services

  • 24-hour business centre
  • Computer station
  • Conference centre

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Rooftop 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 lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Free cot
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Designer toiletries
  • Dressing gowns
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Phone
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Late check-in subject to availability
Express 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

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
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 6 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 25.0 per night.
  • Free cots (infant beds)!

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: from approximately USD 30 per person
  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 30.00 per vehicle (one way)
  • 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 25.0 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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; cash is not accepted
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club and JCB International. Cash is not accepted. 

We should mention

  • Up to 2 children aged 6 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

Property is also known as

Hotel Emerald Nairobi
Emerald Nairobi
Hotel Emerald Hotel
Hotel Emerald Nairobi
Hotel Emerald Hotel Nairobi

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Hotel Emerald?

Hotel Emerald offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at Hotel Emerald?

Yep, Hotel Emerald has a free self car park.

What makes Hotel Emerald a romantic place to stay?

A lounge bar, plus premium bedding in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Hotel Emerald.

Is Hotel Emerald family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as laundry facilities and a BBQ, as well as free infant beds in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that Hotel Emerald is a hit with families.

Does Hotel Emerald serve breakfast?

Yep, buffet breakfast is offered daily from 6:00 AM to 9:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Hotel Emerald?

No, but there's an airport shuttle that runs 24 hours a day on request for a fee.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Hotel Emerald?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves international cuisine. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at Hotel Emerald?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Hotel Emerald?

No, only service animals are allowed.

Hotel Emerald Reviews

Reviews

7.4

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 14 out of 62 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 27 out of 62 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 10 out of 62 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 62 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 62 reviews

7.8/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Nando

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Interesting location close to shopping and entertainment, staff was very helpful
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2019

8/10 Good

Tracie, Philadelphia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place. However a member of the staff has been stalking me since my stay. He must have went into the system stole my phone number. Messaged me on WhatsApp. Tried several times to become my Facebook friend. It’s stopped me from wanting to book here again. I liked the hotel and Location very much but he’s been a creep. I didn’t enjoy this. I think it’s rotten to have someone stalk you from a stay at their job.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2018

8/10 Good

Ben

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Comfortable stay at a budget cost
Room was comfortable with fast wifi, however the power to the building turned off twice during our 2 day stay which obviously effected it; in addition, the hot water system needed to be turned on at the wall and so was also effected with the loss of power. The adjoining restaurant, Vista, was very quiet but the food was to a really good standard. I would very much recommend the cheese naan! Overall, giving some leniency to the power loss, I would recommend a stay at Hotel Emerald.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019

6/10 Okay

Ziphozihle

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location is good, hotel and food is good But room service is terrible No overhead shower and bathtub was slimy Towels were not well cleaned and air quality was bad Security was good
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Neil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Definitely recommended
Fantastic location and fabulous room. We stayed in a deluxe room that was incredibly spacious with a huge bathtub. The staff were exceptional and helped us organize ubers, gave us suggestions of where to go in the area and really went above and beyond. The owner was there and was incredibly friendly. We felt very at home. The location is walkable and felt very safe. We will definitely be returning.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The pictures are not the real thing there. The furnitures are old and dated. The bathtub can’t fit a baby left alone an adult. The noise around the hotel is too loud cos of the club. I will not recommend this place to anyone.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

maximus

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Safe . Great location . And value
Solo traveller from Australia. Great location and value . Nice and helpful staff . They gave me one of the best room Easy you can walk around in day time . And at night you are located middle of night clubs Great place for solo or family I’ll be back
Stayed 6 nights in May 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I really enjoyed the Hotel and staff was excellent. The only aggravating thing was the card key for my room. It never worked and every time I came in I had to stop by the front desk and they had to send a member of the staff to let me in my room. If they fix this, I wouldn't have a complaint. Overall good stay though and is in a great location.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

SASHA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hotel Emerald
Good location in the Westlands area. Close to many restaurants, bars clubs and casinos. The hotel is based within a shopping complex on the 6th floor. Staff were friendly and helpful. The girl at reception helped book a day tour which included a tour to the National Park, Baby Elephant Sanctuary, Snake and Crocodile Park.

10/10 Excellent

Justin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good deal
Excellent staff very friendly. Was a manageable walk to the ferry
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2018

4/10 Poor

doug

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Not worth the price
The pictures that are shown on websites must be when the hotel first open up. The rooms look nothing like the pictures and was quite dated. I checked in late, due to a late flight and when I arrived at the hotel ALL workers were asleep. Checking was painless and quick. Arriving at the room I found it to have outdated furniture and very dark inside. Lights were missing bulbs, the refrigerator did not work, mold was in every crack of the shower floor. Cable had limited channels. WIFI was so slow that I had to go into the hallway to use it. Breakfast was adequate. The big plus was all hotel workers and security were friendly and gave you a greeting when they saw you, so I had no problem with the staff. This is NOT a three star hotel and managment / owners should be ashamed to charge the prices they are charging. I would not recommend this hotel to anyone, and would never stay there again unless they upgrade the rooms.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2017

4/10 Poor

John

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hotel With Locked Fire Exits = Fire Trap
Terrible experience. Compensated only by the nice staff. I think they know the hotel is a terrible place and they try to please guests the best they could. The floor tiles at this hotel are stained everywhere. The safety standard is so poor this hotel should not be at Hotels.com. The Hotel starts at the 6th floor of a building... accessed only by an elevator.... the stairwell is locked.. Although there is a guard by the elevator door and the locked stairwell, I am not sure how he will react during an emergency like a fire incident. There is a separate emergency exit.. and that too is locked! and unmanned. Good forbids a fire breaks out.. I will never book at this hotel again and I will never recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2017

10/10 Excellent

DINESH

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hotel Emerald can be rated as exception.
My stay at Hotel Emerald can be rated as exceptional. The staff is very co-operative and always willing to help going out of their way. The room was very clean, neat , well maintained with daily cleaning by housekeeping staff. The breakfast available was the best one can think about. The access to the City Center and other areas is very convenient with Taxi's readily available at the Hotel Gate at very economical prices. The Restaurant Vista at Level 7 serves the best Indian Dum Biryani. The Hotel GM Mr. Dev. was a great help available all the time and was very kind and humble to inquire about my stay and also helped in several ways related to my work in Kenya. Finally choosing Hotel Emerald was a very right decision getting a best deal which was truly value for the money spent. The stay at Hotel Emerald was the exceptionally best experience.

2/10 Terrible

Richard, Texas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Hotel is too close to night clubs
Loud music from the fourth floor level, a night clubs, could not sleep at all. I did most of my sleeping at day time

4/10 Poor

Abdallah Mahamat

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I didn't like the location of the hotel , and they charge me unfair money I don't like the treatment from staff

8/10 Good

Christoffel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very good value
Very good, comfortable room. very friendly staff

8/10 Good

Patrick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Great location and safe
A good 3 star hotel in the heart of westlands. Good breakfast, clean rooms and very safe. Only annoyance was the lifts but that's outside the control of Emerald.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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