Budget
Hotel Downtown
In the same league as the Terminal hotel next door or the Parkside across the road, the Downtown hotel has clean rooms and is as the name says: downtown - with all its advantages shopping centre nearby, etc. and disadvantages: noise. Note that leaving valuables and especially credit cards in the safe at the front desk for safekeeping is not a good idea.
Terminal Hotel
Spacious rooms with faded simple, decor are on offer here. And at very reasonable prices. Like any place in the city centre it can get loud - but then you are in a prime location just opposite from the Nakumatt shopping centre. If you store you luggage there - consider that you will only get your luggage at the aggreed date because the hotel cleark does not have the key to the "safe room".
The area around the main bus station has a ton of budget hotels and you can save on a taxi.
International Guest House
With 30 years in the tourism business, owner Tom J. Kamau is happy to custom arrange any additional travel or safari needs. Located on a quite street in Upperhill, this family owned and operated guest house is conveniently located just a few minutes from downtown. Airport pickup and transportation is available for a small fee.
Midrange
Ole-Sereni Hotel
Wildlife resort overlooking the Nairobi National Game Park.
The Stanley Hotel
This over 100 year old hotel has recently be renovated back to its days of victorian perfection. lcoated in the city's shopping and business district.
Norfolk Hotel
Opened on christmas day over 100 years ago, this hotel that has served many special guests is located only 30 min from the airport, and a short distance from the shopping district.
Country Lodge
(http://www.countrylodge.co.ke). on upper hill, the country lodge is aimed at the budget business traveler. probably the best deal in town.
Nairobi Serena Hotel
Found in the middle of nairobi's central park this hotel offers great convenience as well as a quiet place to stay.
Safari Park Hotel
Started as a retreat for british army officers more than 50 years ago, this hotel is only 15 min from downtown.
InterContinental Hotel
Located only 5 minutes from the city center and 15 min from the airport with views of the city.
Nairobi Safari Club
Kenya's only all-suite hotel.
Fairview Inn
(http://www.fairviewkenya.com). also on upper hill, the fairview is a lovely old historic hotel, with beautiful grounds and several restaurants. it is quiet at night, a real respite from the city. rates are relatively low, compared to many of the other hotels listed here. they also rent apartments.
Nairobi Hilton
Part of the hilton family of hotels and located near the city center.
Holiday Inn Nairobi
Built in the 1940s as the mayfair court hotel, this historic hotel has retained its charm even as it has joined the holiday inn family.
Panafric Hotel
Located in the city centre and only 20 minutes from the airport.
Windsor Golf and Country Club
Located 15 min from the city center, 45 min from the airport. features a 18 hole golf course on site.
Karen Blixen Cottages
Located in the suburb of karen, 32 km 20 mi from downtown, the cottages offer a unique change from the normal hotel fare.
Top end
Ngong House
[ (http://www.ngonghouse.com). 30-min drive from the city center and airport, the ngong house is on a land that was originally part of a vast coffee estate. located on the grounds are five traditional looking, yet elegantly decorated tree houses.
Giraffe Manor
The converted home of the founders of the african fund for endangered wildlife, located a few kilometres from the city center, sitting on 57 ha 140 a of land. the giraffes can be fed at the front door or even from the second floor bedroom window!