Gem Forest Hotel Nairobi - MGallery Collection

Hotels
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MGallery
8.8 (129 reviews)
LIMURU ROAD , Nairobi , KE

Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Fitness facilities
WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Fitness center
Swimming pool
24-hour front desk
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Nice design
Good dining options
Safe location
Cons:
Slow restaurant service
Dirty pool
Some rooms too small

Categories

Cleanliness
8.05
Room viewed a wall; pool was closed and filthy.
Service
9.55
Staff very friendly and attentive.
Location
9.55
Nice location, safe with walking distance to stores.
Room Quality
8.05
Some rooms too small and one had a poor view.
Amenities
9.05
Modern facilities and good dining options.
Value for Money
8.55
Generally good value, but some complained about food prices.
Food and Beverage
8.05
Food was average and expensive.
Overall Experience
9.55
Most reviews were very positive, enjoyed the stay.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-09 03:39

Property Description

Luxurious Amenities: Explore our outdoor swimming pool, fitness centre, terrace, and bar - perfect for relaxation and entertainment during your stay.

Comfortable Accommodations: Enjoy rooms equipped with air conditioning, private bathrooms, and safety deposit boxes for a worry-free experience.

Culinary Delights: Indulge in a variety of dining options at our restaurant, offering French, Greek, and Indian cuisine with special dietary requests catered to.

Experience true luxury and comfort at Gem Forest Hotel Nairobi - MGallery Collection. Book your stay now to create unforgettable memories.

Important information:

A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 PM

Location

Guest Reviews

8.8
Based on 129 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.05
Service: 9.55
Location: 9.55
Room Quality: 8.05
Amenities: 9.05
Value for Money: 8.55
Food and Beverage: 8.05
Overall Experience: 9.55
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Yvonne Pearl • solo_traveller • gh
8
Excellent good. Breakfast
Pros:

Everything. Gem forest is one of the best hotels I’ve ever stayed. From staff to good breakfast. Responsive customer service manager

2026-09-18 • via Nuitee
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valerie • couple • fr
10
Très agréable
Pros:

L’hôtel est très agréable avec une jolie piscine extérieur
Le petit déjeuner est incroyable
La chambre avec terrasse est spacieuse avec une jolie décoration
Le personnel est accueillant

2026-09-18 • via Nuitee
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Petra • solo_traveller • sk
4
Cons:

This hotel claims to be 5-star, but the level of security was unacceptable. On several evenings, including late at night, unidentified men without hotel uniforms or name badges knocked on my door. Once it was apparently an electrician who had the wrong room; on other occasions, I was told it was room service I had never ordered.

Even worse, the phone in my room did not work, so at midnight I had to go to reception in person to report the situation. The staff acted as if they knew nothing about it and showed little concern. There was also a persistent sewage smell in the room, which made the stay extremely unpleasant. Since the windows cannot be opened, there was no way to properly ventilate the room or get rid of the smell. These are simply not conditions or standards you would expect from a 5-star hotel.

2026-09-18 • via Nuitee
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Jana • extended_group • sk
8
Pros:

I really loved the whole breakfast experience. If you are a person like me - that enjoys mornings the most in the hotel - I am sure this one will be up to your expectations. Enchanté bistro that serves breakfast is very beautiful, the variety of food was satisfactory for me, it was all delicious and safe (I didn´t have any stomach issues). And as it´s always about the people - I really loved the staff serving me during breakfast. There were two super nice girls (I wish I remembered names) that were so sweet, always smiled and were very helpful. Generally, staff was really nice. I liked my room as well, it was clean, spacious and aesthetic. There were many towels, fresh water, a selection of teas and coffee. The TV was working well, I was able to watch Netflix.

Cons:

There were a few small "incidents" that left a bit sour taste in my mouth. Firstly, I didn´t like being bothered during the late evening hours. There were two times when around 21:30 and 19:00 a man knocked on my door and offered "room service" when I didn´t ask for any. I found it a bit disturbing, especially given it was a guy. And then during check out, I was asked to pay a bill of around 150 dolars for a SPA treatment (I haven´t even been in the SPA) and a beverage (I didn´t order anything). I think that things like this shouldn´t happen at a 5* hotel, even though it was settled quickly when I told them it´s a mistake.

2026-09-13 • via Nuitee
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Ashvin • couple • gb
10
Our stay was very comfortable and would love to go back.
Pros:

It was a very clean and tidy hotel and the deco of the hotel was just like its name Gem. We had a very comfortable stay and the staff were extremely polite and friendly. Their Spa was excellent. It was walking distance to Village Market and Gigiri Courtyard which was great. The security at the hotel was very good and thorough.

Cons:

I couldn’t fault anything at the hotel.

2026-09-12 • via Nuitee
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shirah • extended_group • gb
10
Pros:

The beautiful decor, boutique style. Exceptional service

2026-08-27 • via Nuitee
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Xitao • extended_group • cn
9
2026-08-25 • via Nuitee
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Hayley • couple • gb
10
Amazing
Pros:

Staff were really friendly, went above and beyond by even contacting beforehand to check for preferences, if we needed transport etc

Cons:

N/a

2026-08-19 • via Nuitee
O
Oliver • couple • gb
9
Beautiful design hotel that offers a serene escape in busy Nairobi
Pros:

Beautiful property with really interesting design and very comfortable beds. We mentioned upon booking that it was our honeymoon and the staff made it so special for us - we were upgraded to the suite and had surprises in our room. The hotel itself was stunning and we made use of the bar and pool while we stayed. We enjoyed dinner at the Troy restaurant. Lovely selection of toiletries and best shower we’ve ever been in.

Cons:

There were some features in our suite that we couldnt get working, such as the wireless charger and Bose surround sound.

2026-08-19 • via Nuitee
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Rhiannon • couple • gb
10
Wonderful experience! Would 1000% recommend.
Pros:

Everything!
It was safe, luxurious and the staff were amazing!
The food was beautiful but it was pricy.
There’s a shop round the corner.

2026-08-14 • via Nuitee
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Alazar • solo_traveller • ch
10
2026-08-13 • via Nuitee
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Samara • couple • us
9
2026-08-11 • via Nuitee
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Ludivine • solo_traveller • ch
10
Superbe hôtel
Pros:

La décoration, la gentillesse du personnel

2026-07-15 • via Nuitee
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Wim • extended_group • be
9
Perfect
Pros:

Proper en gezellig

Cons:

Nietd

2026-07-14 • via Nuitee
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camilla • solo_traveller • it
10
2026-07-13 • via Nuitee
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Lu • solo_traveller • nl
10
Pros:

Excellent service, love to return soon 😀

2026-06-22 • via Nuitee
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Khensani Tracy • couple • za
10
2026-06-09 • via Nuitee
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Boluwatife • couple • ng
10
2026-06-08 • via Nuitee
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Ajoke • couple • ng
7
2026-06-07 • via Nuitee
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Thibaut • family_with_children • gb
8
Pros:

Very food

Cons:

Not say

2026-06-03 • via Nuitee