Argyle Grand Hotel Nairobi Airport

Hotels
Independent
9 (225 reviews)
Mombasa Road, Nairobi, Nairobi County, 00603 , Nairobi , KE

Facilities

Meeting rooms
Area rugs in public areas
Free WiFi
24-hour front desk
Luggage storage
Designated smoking area
Concierge service
Steam room
Elevator
Free airport transportation
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great location
Excellent staff
Cons:
Slow room service
Disappointing meal in restaurant

Categories

Cleanliness
8.96
Hotel was clean and comfortable.
Service
9.43
Staff were great and attentive, though there were some service delays.
Location
9.47
Excellent location near the airport, making it convenient.
Room Quality
8.92
Rooms were very comfortable with ample space.
Amenities
8.95
Great amenities including a nice pool area and breakfast options.
Value for Money
8.91
Standard quality for this hotel tier, good value overall.
Food and Beverage
7.96
Restaurant meal was disappointing; however, breakfast was fabulous.
Overall Experience
9.43
Would highly recommend and will return.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-08 04:06

Property Description

Welcome to the irresistible charm of Argyle Grand Hotel Nairobi Airport, your perfect escape in the heart of Nairobi.

Relaxation & Recreation
Unwind in style with our two sparkling outdoor swimming pools or indulge in the serene atmosphere of our steam room. Whether you're seeking relaxation or adventure, our hotel ensures your stay is a true rejuvenation.

Culinary Delights
Savor exquisite dining experiences at our two renowned restaurants and cozy cafe. Enjoy a daily complimentary reception with fellow guests, followed by a delightful drink in our inviting bar/lounge.

Convenient & Modern Amenities
Stay connected with complimentary Wi-Fi and take advantage of our 24-hour front desk and concierge services. Planning an event? Our impressive conference center offers 6,545 square feet of versatile space for meetings and celebrations.

Don't miss out on the luxury of Argyle Grand Hotel; book your stay today!

Important information:

  • Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
  • Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments. Reservations can be made by contacting the hotel prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property.
  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 PM
Airport code: NBO

Property Policies

  • Pets

    Pets not allowed

  • Pets

    Service animals not allowed

  • Noise policy

    Noise-free rooms not guaranteed

  • General

    Cashless transactions are available

  • General

    Professional property host/manager

Location

Guest Reviews

9
Based on 225 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.96
Service: 9.43
Location: 9.47
Room Quality: 8.92
Amenities: 8.95
Value for Money: 8.91
Food and Beverage: 7.96
Overall Experience: 9.43
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Junior solo_traveller us
10
2026-05-29 via Nuitee
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Ilse extended_group nl
9
Pros:

De bedden waren heel comfortabel. Eten en de prijs kwaliteit waren heel goed.
Dicht bij de luchthaven. Ideaal voor een lange transfer. We konden gebruik maken van de late check-out tot 20:00pm.

2026-05-29 via Nuitee
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Muhammed Ruhul family_with_children gb
10
Excellent value and close to the airport
Pros:

Location, facilities, rooms, staff, breakfast buffet

2026-05-29 via Nuitee
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Eckhard solo_traveller de
10
2026-05-29 via Nuitee
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Patrick family_with_children fr
9
Génial!
Pros:

L'accueil, le confort et le service ont été impeccable

Cons:

Le petit bémol c'est que l'hotel est à 15 à 20 minutes en voiture de l'aéroport. Mais cela est compensé par les moyens que l'hotel a mis en place pour assurer le déplacement de ses clients.

2026-05-28 via Nuitee
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zamir couple fr
10
Tout s’est bien passé, je reviendrai sans hésiter
Pros:

J’ai tout aimé

Cons:

Ras

2026-05-28 via Nuitee
M
Marc couple gb
9
2026-05-28 via Nuitee
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Laura solo_traveller mx
9
Pros:

The room was amazing

Cons:

There was a party next door that didn't let us sleep well

2026-05-27 via Nuitee
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Kamaljit couple gb
10
Pros:

Facilities were excellent. Well kept and maintained hotel. Rooms were of a very high quality

2026-05-26 via Nuitee
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Essobiyou solo_traveller yt
9
Pros:

Établissement irréprochable. Qualité premium et service très excellent.

2026-05-26 via Nuitee
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Dennis couple nl
8
2026-05-26 via Nuitee
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Laurent couple fr
10
Calm, luxery and huge spaces
Pros:

Breakfast so various, plenty of good dishes

2026-05-26 via Nuitee
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Harry solo_traveller gb
10
Top Airport hotel if overnighting near JKIA.
Pros:

Quality hotel and always enjoy my stay at the Argyle Grand

Cons:

Nothing. Everything was good

2026-05-26 via Nuitee
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Bernard solo_traveller gb
1
Disappointing Stay at Argyle Hotel Nairobi Airport – Poor Facilities, Misleading Charges, and Unreliable Service
Pros:

Close proximity to JKIA airport (5- 10minues)

Cons:

I stayed at the Argyle Hotel near Nairobi Airport and unfortunately had one of the most disappointing hotel experiences I have encountered.

Pricing & Check-in:
At check-in, staff members Maureen and her manager charged us three times more for an additional guest compared to the rate listed on Booking.com. Unlike most hotels worldwide, where double rooms are assumed to accommodate two guests, this hotel defaults rooms to single occupancy and then charges an additional $60 to amend the booking. Paying approximately $280 for a room in this location and condition felt highly excessive.

Room Condition:
The room itself was in poor condition, with visible rot, mould, and cracks in the bathroom, along with dusty surfaces and stained carpets. The advertised “garden view” was in reality a view overlooking a junkyard and nearby construction site.

Power Blackouts & Facilities:
During our stay, there were repeated power blackouts which significantly disrupted the overall experience. The outages impacted essential services throughout the hotel, including the water supply, making basic facilities unreliable and inconvenient.

Service & Responsiveness:
Communication from hotel staff was consistently slow and required repeated follow-ups before receiving any response. This was not only my experience but also that of others in my group.

Airport Transfer Misrepresentation:
The hotel advertises a “free airport transfer,” but this is misleading. The transfer is only complimentary during limited hours of the day, while guests arriving outside those times are charged additional fees. This should be made far clearer in the hotel’s advertising and booking information.

Overall:
Between misleading pricing practices, poor room conditions, repeated power outages, unreliable facilities, misrepresented services, and weak customer support, this hotel fell far short of expectations.

2026-05-26 via Nuitee
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Jamie couple gb
10
2026-05-25 via Nuitee
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Nelson couple us
9
Pros:

It had a modern feel.

2026-05-25 via Nuitee
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king of kong solo_traveller nl
10
Pros:

On check out on 29/04 around 6am the person in the reception had to deal with a very rude customer. She gave an absolute master class of patience and manners, she kept her cool and did everything possible to deal with all the other customers in a perfect manner.
She clearly deserves a raise!

The hotel was great, rooms nice, new and spotless.

Room service was very good.

I would definitely go back.

The hotel looks much better than the photo in booking.

Location just 5 min from airport and flawless pick up and drop off service from hotel.

2026-05-25 via Nuitee
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Ann solo_traveller ke
10
Pros:

location is good, close to the airport and sgr and easy to use the express road if you want to go to the cbd. I loved the breakfast. the staff were very friendly and helpful. food was delicious (I enjoyed the chicken curry ) . rooms were comfortable and clean. overall, I would stay there again.

2026-05-24 via Nuitee
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Nancy solo_traveller us
10
2026-05-24 via Nuitee
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ELIZABETH solo_traveller ke
10
2026-05-24 via Nuitee