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    The Strand Hotel

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    #161 of 193 Hotels in Nairobi
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    Gandhi Avenue | Nairobi West, Nairobi 00300, Kenya
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    2.0 33 reviews
    • Excellent0%
    • Very good21%
    • Average12%
    • Poor24%
    • Terrible43%
    • Aug. 23, 2017
      “Worst Hotel Ever, No water, broken doors and Hazardous Shower/ Bathroom”
    • May 31, 2017
      “Value for sure”
    Gandhi Avenue Nairobi West, Nairobi 00300 Kenya See on map
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    3 Star accommodation
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    Reviewed August 23, 2017
    Worst Hotel Ever, No water, broken doors and Hazardous Shower/ Bathroom

    I couldnt even sleep in the room, the bug was bug infested, ceiling was about to fall, shower head had wires taped and windows did not even have a handle.... worst of all was the hotel staff and manager who didnt seem to care after...More

    Thank sgiftnkosi
    Reviewed May 31, 2017
    Value for sure

    The price was right and it was ok. I can't understand the negative reviews by people with unreasonable expectations. It was clean, and the food from the restaurant was good. Sure it's not the Hilton, and there were some hiccups with the wifi and the...More

    Thank nickbrindisi
    Reviewed April 14, 2017 via mobile
    No running water in room!

    No running water in room! I woke up to find that I had no running water. Staff offered me another room to shower. This may be Africa, but it is simply unacceptable if you are paying 5000KSH for a room. Otherwise a basic hotel. Staff...More

    Thank PAUL L
    Reviewed January 6, 2017
    Nice Budget Hotel, 3kms away from the City, just 15kms to International Airport, 2Kms to Wilson Airport.

    This is a Budget hotel, for people who are on Business trips, sports, educational trips, medical related trips and budget holiday travelers. Book directly from email, call directly or Pay at the upcoming Airport office on Arrival. The strand hotel staff will receive you pick...More

    Thank Delta Tours Ken... A
    Reviewed December 5, 2016
    A Hostel Like Experience, At Business Hotel Prices.

    In a word....grim. I travel a lot and usually opt for mid range hotels. I don't expect a lot but The Strand, for what they charge, was very disappointing. Tiny room. No fans or A/C, so dank and smelly. Paper thin mattress. Toilet that did...More

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    Restaurant
    Room Service
    Bar/Lounge
    Free High Speed Internet (WiFi)
    Business Centre with Internet Access
    Concierge
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    Room types
    Family Rooms
    Number of rooms
    50
    Price range
    US$47 - US$138 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
    Location
    Kenya > Nairobi
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    Number of rooms
    50
    Price range
    US$47 - US$138 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
    Location
    Kenya > Nairobi
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    Dempsey1976
    January 20, 2017|
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    Response from Alvaarao | Reviewed this property |
    Nairobi West, Gandhi Avenue is the address Mobile: +254 722 886769/ 734 886769 Tel : +254 20 2640832/3/4/5 Just jump on a taxi from the airport or contact the hotel for a pickup. In the hotel-ALWAYS keep Your valuables with... More
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    "All rooms are good. Balcony one being the best."
    deltatourskenyaa
    Jan. 6, 2017
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    "Don't stay here."
    MarthinusCapeTown
    Nov. 11, 2015
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    "Try to get a room in the back of the building, street front rooms are subject to all the noise from traffic..."
    Marla001
    Aug. 8, 2015
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    "wifi was free but we didn't use it"
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    Oct. 27, 2014
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