8.5

449 reviews

Best Western Nairobi Upper Hill

Best Western Nairobi Upper Hill

2nd Ngong Avenue, Nairobi, Kenya

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Restaurant

Business center

Free Private Parking

Free wifi

Room service

Fitness center

Kid-friendly buffet

Private entrance

Best Western Nairobi Upper Hill

Best Western Nairobi Upper Hill sits in Nairobi, Kenya, in the Upper Hill neighborhood, just 0.8mi from the city center. Located at Second Ngong Avenue, Upper Hill, this hotel offers breakfast to start mornings right. The property has 449 reviews from travelers.

On-site amenities include a restaurant, a free business center, free private parking, and free WiFi, plus room service and a 24-hour front desk. A free fitness center, a garden, elevator access, private entrance, non-smoking rooms, and free toiletries ensure convenient comfort. Other options include meeting/banquet facilities (extra charges), airport shuttle (extra charges), a kid-friendly buffet, and babysitting/child services (extra charges).

Prices start from $88. Explore the Upper Hill scene with easy access to central Nairobi and the option of on-site parking and free WiFi during the stay. Ready to book a room and start your Nairobi adventure?

On-site Zebra Restaurant offers International cuisine in a family-friendly, traditional ambience, adding a convenient dining option after a day of Nairobi exploring.

Practical comforts include free private parking and free WiFi, plus room service and a 24-hour front desk. A free fitness center and a garden invite easy evenings, while elevator access, private entrance, non-smoking rooms, and free toiletries keep stays simple. For larger plans, meeting/banquet facilities (extra charges), airport shuttle (extra charges), a kid-friendly buffet, and babysitting/child services (extra charges) are available.

With 449 traveler reviews, this Upper Hill base sits a short distance from central Nairobi and pairs breakfast with a flexible set of services, making it a welcoming spot for business trips and family getaways alike.

Closest airports

Nairobi Wilson Airport

2mi

Jomo Kenyatta International Airport

8.3mi

Most popular amenities

Restaurant

Business center

Free Private Parking

Free wifi

Room service

Fitness center

Kid-friendly buffet

Private entrance

Parking On Site

24-hour front desk

Non-smoking rooms

Elevator

Garden

Bidet

Upper floors accessible by elevator

Free toiletries

Rooms

Standard King Room in Best Western Nairobi Upper Hill

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Superior

1 King Size Bed

225 sqft

Private Bathroom

Private entrance

Flat-screen TV

Tea/Coffee maker

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Cozy Single Room in Best Western Nairobi Upper Hill

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Standard, 1 Twin Bed

1 Twin Bed

205 sqft

Private Bathroom

Private entrance

Flat-screen TV

Tea/Coffee maker

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Family Room in Best Western Nairobi Upper Hill

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Family Suite Connecting, Bunk

1 King Size Bed

1 Bunk Bed

250 sqft

Tea/Coffee maker

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Superior Twin Room in Best Western Nairobi Upper Hill

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Standard, 2 Twin Beds

2 Twin Beds

250 sqft

Private Bathroom

Private entrance

Flat-screen TV

Tea/Coffee maker

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Superior King Room in Best Western Nairobi Upper Hill

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Superior, King Size, Single Use

1 King Size Bed

205 sqft

Tea/Coffee maker

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Standard, King Size

1 King Size Bed

Flat-screen TV

Tea/Coffee maker

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Family Standard

8395 sqft

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Room - 1 Twin

1 Twin Bed

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Family Standard, Bunk

1 Bunk Bed

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Superior, Twin

1 Twin Bed

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Family Interconnecting, Bunk

1 King Size Bed

1 Bunk Bed

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Family Connecting, Bunk

1 King Size Bed

1 Bunk Bed

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Guest reviews

8.5

449 reviews

Categories of assessments

Cleanliness

Comfort

Location

Facilities

Staff

Value for money

WiFi quality

Featured reviews:

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Jamie

9.1

June 2025

I booked this property on a whim as I needed a confirmed booking to register for my ETA to enter Kenya. It looked clean and simple and I thought it would do the job. It did so, and much beyond. From the beginning the staff were exceptionally friendly and a pleasure to interact with. My room was clean and of good size so I could move around comfortably. The windows were new and sealed shut keeping out any unwanted noise, however when opened they also had screens allowing for a nice breeze to enter the room WITHOUT mosquitoes! The shower was large and hot and the water pressure was good. Breakfast was included and was a delight. A full fresh buffet with anything from yogurt and musli to eggs and potatoes on the menu. Wifi is free and worked well. The location of the hotel is also a close distance to the centrum (it took me about 20 minutes to walk), allowing me to briefly explore the city with the short time I had. I would certainly return to this hotel and would recommend it to anyone needing a place to stay in Nairobi.

I honestly can't find a fault with any aspect of my stay. Great place.

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Stephen

10

August 2025

This is grand old hotel in a style you don't see much any more. The facilities are a little old, but rooms are very ornate and spacious. The breakfast is lavish, the bar is very pleasant in the evening. The staff are really exceptional: always willing to answer questions, solve problems and help guests understand how to get around Nairobi. The surrounding district, known as the Central Business District, is lively and safe to walk during the day.

Taxis recommended by hotel staff, while safe, can be pricey. You may prefer to use Uber. The street in front of the hotel is a favourite for protest marches, which sometimes causes difficulties entering or leaving. Overall, though, this is a very good place to stay in Nairobi.

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Fatime

10

June 2025

We stayed at Best Western Nairobi Upper Hill for 3 nights and the whole experience was an absolute 5 star. The rooms were so comfortable and with all necessary amenities. The hotel is absolutely beautiful, with a pool and a big garden where you can relax and have a drink/meal. The breakfast is buffet, high quality and plentiful. The highlight of the stay though was the amazing service from the helpful and super polite staff. Particularly John was always helpful and so attentive, he made our stay even more pleasant. I 100% recommend this hotel and will stay here again if I come back to Nairobi.

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Belinda

10

June 2025

We really enjoyed our time here; Overall the hotel is very clean and the room was always smelling fresh throughout our stay. A special thank you to Peter from reception for being so welcoming to us and always happy to help; Pauline and Melvin gave us nice restaurant suggestions and we had the BEST Choma ever! Also we would like to thank John from restaurant who was always so cheerful with us and remembered our orders which added a personal touch to the service.

The Breakfast was nice but could use a bit more options. We could not even get bacon without being charged.

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Dheepa

9.1

July 2025

The staff are so lovely, very helpful and do what they can to accommodate your requests. Rooms are comfortable. Food is good although service can be slow. Being able to use the pool at the Fairview was an added bonus.

The food selection was somewhat limited - very few vegetarian options. Would be nice to have some cheaper lunch options like toasted sandwiches. Packed breakfasts for those with early departures could do with improving. An omelette sandwich and a sausage sandwich would be welcome additions.

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Nick

9.1

July 2025

Excellent staff - friendly and accommodating. Comfortable, spotless and well-equipped rooms. Efficient taxi service from NBO. Good, fairly basic breakfast. Choice of restaurants. Luggage storage facility. Good security. Swimming pool area.

Some minor glitches: Bed in the way of fully opening the door. Kettle damaged and wall plug not working. Fairly rough environment outside the complex ( hence the security). Walking around the local streets problematic.

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Kathy

8.2

June 2024

The friendliness of the staff. Their kindness was lovely to wake up to in the morning. The bed was very comfortable, food was very good.

We are an older couple. The stairs were difficult. No air conditioning was difficult and the fan in our room, on the ceiling was very noisy. If we cannot get a ground room floor we cannot stay. That would be sad. The cost was above what we thought it would be. As Missionaries who stay in Nairobi while coming from Us and going back to Us on a regular basis, we look for less expensive places to stay. Your staff, all of them are awesome!!!!

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Robert

9.1

November 2024

Clean and comfortable rooms that are well laid out for the business traveller and have comfortable beds. Good quiet location within easy walking distance of Nairobi's Central Business District. Staff were friendly and helpful. Guests are able to use all the facilities of the adjacent Fairview Hotel, including its pool and garden cafe, which is an excellent place for informal meetings

Breakfast was good, but not as good as it used to be before Best Western took over as managers of the hotel.

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Emmar

10

April 2025

I absolutely loved my stay at Best Western Upper Hill. The staff is the best - they're incredibly sweet, welcoming, hospitable and do all they can to make the most out of your stay. Any ask is possible and is welcomed with a smile. The rooms are good, very clean, and the restaurant and swimming facilities of the neighbouring Fairview are a major plus. Loved it, good value for money, would definitely come back!

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Nishith

10

August 2025

The room was spacious and clean. The ambience was nice. The staff were really courteous and pleasant. I was surprised to find that the currency exchange rate there was quite good (better than the airport, and only a bit lower than exchange agencies outsode). The breakfast was quite good as well. The bathroom had a toilet jet which I hadn't found in other hotels in Nairobi.

The restaurant was quite expensive.

Points of Interest Around Best Western Nairobi Upper Hill

Attractions

Sheldrick Wildlife Trust

0.8mi

Kenyatta International Convention Centre

0.9mi

Jamia Mosque

0.9mi

August 7th Memorial Park

1.1mi

Kenya National Archives

1.2mi

Nairobi National Museum

1.3mi

Kibera

2.5mi

Nairobi National Park

3.6mi

Bomas of Kenya

4.2mi

Uhuru Gardens Memorial Park

4.7mi

Giraffe Centre

7.3mi

Karen Blixen Museum

7.9mi

Kazuri Beads Factory

8.2mi

Great Rift Valley

21.7mi

Restaurants

Mukutan Restaurant - Located at the Fairview Hotel

Cuisines

  • Japanese
  • International
  • European

Ambiances

  • Family Friendly
  • Modern
  • Romantic

Mitende Restaurant - Located at the Fairview Hotel

Cuisines

  • African
  • American
  • Indian
  • Steakhouse

Ambiances

  • Family Friendly
  • Modern
  • Romantic

Pango Groumett Brasserie (Find Dinning) - Located at the Fairview Hotel

Cuisines

  • French
  • International

Ambiances

  • Modern
  • Romantic

Pool Restaurant - Located at the Fairview Hotel

Cuisines

  • International

Ambiances

  • Family Friendly
  • Modern
  • Romantic

Zebra Restaurant - On site

Cuisines

  • International

Ambiances

  • Family Friendly
  • Traditional

Amenities of Best Western Nairobi Upper Hill

Restaurant

Business center

Free Private Parking

Free wifi

Room service

Fitness center

Kid-friendly buffet

Private entrance

Parking On Site

24-hour front desk

Non-smoking rooms

Elevator

Garden

Bidet

Upper floors accessible by elevator

Free toiletries

Stay rules - Best Western Nairobi Upper Hill

  • Check-in / Check-out

  • Pets

  • Internet

  • Age restrictions

  • Curfew

  • Parking

  • Children and beds

  • Cards accepted at this property