The Social House Nairobi, a Preferred Lifestyle Hotel

Hotels
9.8 (593 reviews)
154 James Gichuru Road , Nairobi , ke

Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Fitness facilities (surcharge)
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
Restaurant
Room service
Terrace
Family rooms
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Great food
Well-located

Categories

Cleanliness
9.6
Well maintained and clean as mentioned in multiple reviews.
Service
10
Exceptional service highlighted in numerous reviews, with specific staff mentioned.
Location
10
Excellent location for social amenities and attractions as noted by guests.
Room Quality
9.6
Rooms are described as beautiful, comfy, and well-decorated.
Amenities
9.6
Amenities are noted as satisfactory with good options for dining.
Value for Money
9.6
Affordable pricing for the quality and services provided.
Food and Beverage
10
Food variety and quality received excellent feedback from guests.
Overall Experience
10
Overall experiences repeatedly described as exceptional and memorable.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-06 23:34

Property Description

Luxurious Accommodation with Top-notch Amenities
The Social House Nairobi offers a chic stay just minutes away from Nairobi National Museum. Enjoy the outdoor pool, fitness center, and lush garden during your stay. Benefit from room service, free WiFi, and a helpful concierge service.

Delicious Dining Options
Start your day with a hearty buffet or Full English/Irish breakfast. Savor African, American, and British cuisine at the on-site restaurant. Special dietary needs? Vegetarian and halal dishes are available upon request.

Convenient Location with Easy Access
Located near key attractions like Kenyatta International Conference Centre and Century Cinemax Junction, our hotel is perfect for both leisure and business travelers. Take advantage of the paid airport shuttle service for a hassle-free arrival and departure.

Book now for an unforgettable experience at The Social House Nairobi, a Preferred Lifestyle Hotel.

Important information:

Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: NBO

Property Policies

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Parking

    Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is needed).

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 3 years old stay for free when using an available cot.
    Children up to and including 3 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    Children from 4 years old to 11 years old stay for US$75 per person per night when using an existing bed.
    Children from 4 years old to 11 years old stay for US$75 per person per night when using an available extra bed.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.
    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

Location

Guest Reviews

9.8
Based on 593 reviews
Cleanliness: 9.6
Service: 10
Location: 10
Room Quality: 9.6
Amenities: 9.6
Value for Money: 9.6
Food and Beverage: 10
Overall Experience: 10
D
Dixon solo_traveller gb
8
overal good!
Pros:

Coffee with fresh coconut water from a real coconut is impressive!

Cons:

The meals could have been more diverse

2026-04-28 via Nuitee
B
Bilal solo_traveller sl
10
2026-04-27 via Nuitee
M
Mary solo_traveller sa
10
Exceptionally great!
Pros:

Everything!

Cons:

Nothing at all :)

2026-04-22 via Nuitee
G
Gyorgy solo_traveller hu
8
Pros:

Location and choice of restaurants

Cons:

The gym is frankly inadequate and pool area was under repair so limited outside seating

Water is warm but not hot

2026-04-22 via Nuitee
A
Adventure592599 Business
10
A refreshing experience
Pros:

Wonderful ambience, friendly and helpful staff and most of all, amazing food

2026-04-20 via Tripadvisor
K
K1849XVniklasl Couples
10
Great stay
Pros:

Amazing hotel with very good service and unique rooms. Their are also a variety of options in terms of restaurants. The dinner and breakfast was delicious!

2026-04-19 via Tripadvisor
H
Hugh solo_traveller gb
10
2026-04-19 via Nuitee
T
T2265QNruthc Business
10
Home away from way
Pros:

Excellent service received. The Social House is such a fantastic place tobstay...Enjoyed every meal..the gym ..the friendly staff

Keep it up

2026-04-18 via Tripadvisor
M
maravai Business Harare, Harare Province
10
Wonderful Place
Pros:

Wonderful place, good food good vibes

2026-04-18 via Tripadvisor
M
mudamboe Friends getaway
10
Amazing Experience
Pros:

Wonderful experience overall. The front office was exceptionally great!!!

Enock made my check, stay and checkout experience seamless.

2026-04-17 via Tripadvisor
I
ibijoke solo_traveller ng
9
I felt right at home...
Pros:

Location, service, aesthetics, food!

2026-04-17 via Nuitee
5
569jacklynea Business
10
Comfortable, stylish hotel in Nairobi
Pros:

Comfortable bed,clean and sparkling room, friendly staff always ready to help, excellent service, delicious food, unique meeting rooms.thanks housing keeping team for always checking on me shout out to Pauline and Perpetual.

2026-04-16 via Tripadvisor
R
Ramzzy Business Nairobi
10
Great for Business meetings
Pros:

Great ammenities for business meetings

2026-04-15 via Tripadvisor
P
Pierrick couple fr
8
Hotel sympatique
Pros:

L’hôtel en lui-même est calme, confortable. Le personnel est très agréable et à l’écoute peu importe le sujet.
Le petit-déjeuner était incroyable, varié et change chaque jour !

Cons:

Un petit souci avec ma Clim, mais sinon c’était sympa.

2026-04-13 via Nuitee
R
Rachel solo_traveller zm
9
Exceptional service, squeaky clean rooms! Always stay here when in Nairobi and I’ll be back soon!
Pros:

Squeaky clean rooms!

Cons:

Nothing!

2026-04-13 via Nuitee
T
Thorsten couple de
10
2026-04-04 via Nuitee
J
Jordanmisse Solo travel
10
Very goo place
Pros:

Very good place

I have enjoyed my stay very much. The place is neat and in a very good neighbourhood.
The staff is very professional and helpful especially Beauty at Front office
I will definetely recommend this place.

2026-03-31 via Tripadvisor
G
G7939CDlisan Couples
10
Lovely stay!!
Pros:

I had an amazing experience everything was exceptional could not be happier with the exquisite service that was provided I want to give a special shout out to Front office team especially Beauty for giving me a divine room so lovely. She went above and beyond and exceeded my expectations ensuring that I was comfortable would definitely be visiting again thank you guys

2026-03-31 via Tripadvisor
V
V3219KLjoannen Business
10
WORKSHOP TRAINING EVENT
Pros:

Best service ever. You have EXCELLENT members of staff with very good PR.
Thank you for making my visit worthwhile

2026-03-26 via Tripadvisor
A
Agoreyo solo_traveller ng
10
2026-03-24 via Nuitee