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Hotel Emerald

3.5 star property
Travelers discover global flavors at Vista restaurant's rooftop dining experience above Westlands, with panoramic views complementing the international buffet

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Hotel Emerald in Westlands offers a vibrant retreat with international cuisine at Vista restaurant. The rooftop terrace provides stunning city views. Guests enjoy WiFi throughout, a 24-hour gym, and practical dry cleaning services.

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym
  • Breakfast available

Room options

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Standard Double or Twin Room | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Double or Twin Room

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
LCD TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Designer toiletries
  • City view
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Deluxe Double Room | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Deluxe Double Room

Highlights

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

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Family Triple Room | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Family Triple Room

Highlights

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

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About the neighborhood

Located in Highridge, a neighborhood in Nairobi, Hotel Emerald is near the airport. Oshwal Religious Centre and Kenya National Theatre are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Kenya Railway Golf Club and Muthaiga Golf Club. Chandaria Centre for Performing Arts and Nairobi Railway Museum are also worth visiting. Visit our Nairobi travel guide
Map
6th Floor, Krishna Center, 12 Woodvale Grove, Westlands, Nairobi, 00800

What's nearby

  • In my opinion the best hotel in Nairobi, its cozy and welcomming.
    University of Nairobi
    2 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Sarit Centre
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Oshwal Religious Centre
    8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Westgate Shopping Mall
    10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Nairobi National Museum
    2 min drive - 1.9 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • The Alchemist Bar (The Bus)
    4 min walk
  • Bar'dayez Bistro
    5 min walk
  • Table Manners
    4 min walk
  • Havana Bar & Restaurant
    1 min walk
  • Java House - Westlands Square
    4 min walk

About this property

Hotel Emerald

Hotel located in Highridge
A rooftop terrace, a coffee shop/cafe, and dry cleaning/laundry services are just a few of the amenities provided at Hotel Emerald. The on-site international cuisine restaurant, Vista, offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner. In addition to a bar and a 24-hour gym, guests can connect to free WiFi in public areas.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Free self parking
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), and express check-in
  • Free newspapers, ATM/banking services, and barbecue grills
Room features
All 59 rooms have comforts such as premium bedding and laptop-compatible safes, as well as thoughtful touches like laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning.
Other amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with designer toiletries and tubs or showers
  • LCD TVs with premium channels
  • Free infant beds, coffee/tea makers, and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip 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

  • In-room crib
  • 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 center
  • Computer station
  • Conference center

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 elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 7 floors
  • Built in 2013
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Reception hall

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Free crib
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Designer toiletries
  • 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 6 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 25.0 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 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

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; cash is not accepted

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

Property is also known as

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Hotel Emerald pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Hotel Emerald?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability). Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Hotel Emerald?

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

Does Hotel Emerald provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of USD 30.00 per vehicle applies.

Where is Hotel Emerald located?

Located in Highridge, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Sarit Centre and Oshwal Religious Centre. Westgate Shopping Mall and UNHCR Kenya are also within 1 mi (2 km).

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Reviews

Hotel Emerald Reviews

7.4

Good

7.8

Cleanliness

6.6

Location

8.4

Staff & service

7.4

Property conditions & facilities
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

Reviews

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very kind staff, nice, big rooms, good location in the Westlands. But the pricing policy in the restaurant is something you need to get used to. If you order a main course (500 - 900 KES), the waiter asks you wish side dish you would like to have (e.g. steamed rice, or naan), becuase you cannnot eat the main course without side dish. But be aware: the side dish is not included, you'll have to pay it separately. So, it turned out quite expensive for me, but the portions are large. And it tastes good!
Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2020

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

Jan, Berlin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The hotel is located in the very heart of Westlands which is a district with many bars and restaurants. Rooms are in the 6th and 7th floor of an office building. From the balcony of my room, I had a great view at the iconic One Place building. The room was very spacious and the bed was comfortable, but the furniture a bit run down. For 40€ that's totally fine though. I would rather classify it as 3-star.
Stayed 1 night 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

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

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

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

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 traveler

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 traveler

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

Sanat

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Trivsel resa

Toppenpersonal med god service och mycket vänlig .
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 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

Verified traveler

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

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
フロントがチェックアウトの時に再請求を言われた。道がいのフロントから2回も夜中にあった！ミスが多いです。2度と行かない

8/10 Good

Andreas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Praktisches Mittelklassehotel mit gutem Preis-/Leistungsverhältnis

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.

8/10 Good

Nasrin

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

Bekväm hotel med bra service

Bekväm och ren med mycket bra service.

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

Damien, Ireland

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

Nice hotel in the middle of westlands

Nice hotel in the middle of westlands

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Room comfort

Good location

It is close to Casino Flamingo which provides buffet lunch and buffet dinner for free if you register to be a member. The security is very good. Breakfast is basic. Get a taxi to the airport in the street at 20USD or the hotel will charge you 30USD if you call a taxi through the hotel.