House of WainevsHotel Ambassadeur
Both Hotel Ambassadeur - Nairobi and House of Waine are praised by expert reviewers. On balance, House of Waine is preferred by most reviewers compared to Hotel Ambassadeur - Nairobi. House of Waine ranks #1 in Nairobi with positive reviews from 5 reviewers like Insight Guides, The Telegraph and Frommer's.
House of Waine
Masai Lane & Bogani Road, Karen, PO Box 25035, Nairobi 00603, Kenya
From $420/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Fodor's
"You'll find nostalgia, history, and romantic surroundings at this family-owned boutique hotel." Full review
Frommer's
"Built as a mansionlike family home in 1979, this stylish guesthouse is run with all the professionalism and sophistication of a fine hotel." Full review
Insight Guides
"One of Nairobi’s most perennially popular boutique hotels, this 1970s mansion lies in large gardens in the leafy suburb of Karen, just 2km (1.2 miles) from the Karen Blixen Museum."
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The highly rated kitchen can offer a spread of Kenyan dishes by request.
Lonely Planet
Top choice
"Sophistication and style are the hallmarks of this stunning boutique offering out in Karen." Full review
The Telegraph
8.0
"House of Waine is a cool retreat from the bustle of the Kenyan capital, located on the former coffee plantation of Karen Blixen...Expect a homely atmosphere, tropical gardens, and unflappable staff." Full review
Hotel Ambassadeur
Moi Avenue, PO Box 30399-00100, Nairobi, Kenya
From $0/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Lonely Planet
"Rooms are large and relatively plain, with worn carpet a recurring theme. That said, it’s central and offers decent value in this price range." Full review