Muthaiti Avenue, Nairobi West, 00506 Nairobi, Kenya
#159 of 217 hotels in Nairobi
Guests' ChoiceBased on 56 hotel reviews
6.9Cleanliness
7.7
Comfort
7.3
Location
6.8
Facilities
7.1
Staff
8.7
Value for money
7.0
Free WiFi
5.0
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Reviewed: 11 August 2025
David
United Arab EmiratesA lot of street noise.
Staff were helpful. The room was fine for one night.
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: 11 June 2025
Ismail
IrelandThe rates are too expensive also they say all inclusive not value for the money also they say to check out late was not available only untill 12.30 pm they offer me even the hotel was not busy no much of tourists very quite I will never go back again. Worst place to stay
Was ok the staff are friendly value of money no is too expensive for staying for 1night and I have to pay nearly ten thousand shilling Kenya money which is not value
Stayed in June 2025
Reviewed: 3 August 2024
Paulette
CanadaThe queen rooms are not as roomy as they might be and the availability of king-size or twin rooms would be positive. However, one whole wall is windows so the rooms are bright and airy.
The hotel itself is modern, clean, and very professionally run. The staff is outstanding and couldn't have been more accommodating. Having a good restaurant in-house is also very convenient. The location in the midst of a booming local street economy is interesting, and being next to the Langata Road and all the tourist attractions located there is a real bonus. It is also closer to the airport than most. As a pre- and post-safari base, it worked out very well.
Stayed in July 2024
Reviewed: 17 May 2024
Kennedy
United StatesNo air conditioning.
Proximity to the city center.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 18 January 2024
John
United KingdomStaff went out of there way to help you in every way they could rooms were very comfortable excellent food good bar all locals made you feel welcome
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 29 October 2023
Josephine
UgandaThe room was still noisy, even after we were convinced it was the quiet room
The meals were tasty and value for money. The reception staff were very professional. Josephine and Consent were remarkable!
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 3 June 2023
Rollason
FranceI would have explored the neighbouring areas but they looked a bit rough.
I thought it was good value for money and was perfect for one night.
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: 27 January 2023
Talib
Tanzaniano wash tap in the toilet after poop
center
Stayed in January 2023
Reviewed: 12 June 2025
Christopher
United KingdomOutside noise can get a bit loud
Good breakfast, lunch and dinner. Very clean hotel, rooms and staff were amazingly, very welcoming and friendly. Well located to the city.
Stayed in June 2025
Reviewed: 7 October 2024
Kennedy
United StatesBreakfast was decent
Stayed in October 2024
Reviewed: 29 September 2024
Job
KenyaGreat Customer Service 👌
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: 5 September 2024
Senthil
TanzaniaExcellent customer service and the staff are very understanding of our request.
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: 4 September 2024
Mark
KenyaWe were welcomed well, the accommodation was excellent. The food was superb. The only thing that let me down was that the room i was allocated never had hot shower capabilities.
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: 23 August 2024
Naomi
KenyaNothing
Loved my stay! The food was delicious, especially thelocal dishes. The room was always clean and comfortable. Great location, too!
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: 23 August 2024
Ken
KenyaHotel Rio was a great base for my business trip. Its location near the CBD and JKIA was super convenient. The room was clean and comfy. Loved the spa after long days! Food at the hotel was good too. Definitely recommend for business travelers.
Stayed in July 2024
Reviewed: 13 August 2024
Mophulane
South AfricaThe location of the hotel is horrible!!!!!! if i had known where it is located i would not have booked there, and i suppose it explains its price. i felt unsafe, i would not recommend anyone to stay there. id rather pay more for safety than stay there. The hotel looks old as you walk in, and the reception area wasn't always clean. For the 2 nights spent there, the shower water was cold.
Due to my schedule i was not able to have breakfast. The facility i suppose its value for the money that was paid, it was fairly reasonable to pay 2k for 2 night,so i guess its quality was worth its price. The staff was very friendly and willing to assist, especially Abednigo.
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: 10 August 2024
Wambui
KenyaThe breakfast varieties were many to choose from, and the food was amazingly done. The meal presentations were awesome with very friendly staff and would book once more.
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: 1 July 2024
Kirigia
United StatesI had booked 2 rooms and was arriving late from a long flight. getting to the hotel I was told the hotel was fully booked. I had booked my rooms well in advance so I was wondering what they were talking about. They mentioned something like booking.com did not forward my reservation to the hotel ( I don't know what that means because the rooms were paid well in advance and the hotel did not communicate this to me.) It was too late for me to look for another room and I was tired. This is unacceptable and unproffesional for an Hotel to take reservation and payment when they know they have no room.
Nothing
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 24 June 2024
Afghan
South AfricaThe place are undesirable and noisy.
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 28 February 2024
John
United StatesThe room needed more light.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 24 February 2024
Muhammad
PakistanGood
Good
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 25 September 2023
Qilin
Chinawhen I booked the room, the price was 48.6 USD , however when I checked out, she charged me 61 USD. is that good? moreover, there's always a puddle in the bathroom of 412. and the bathroom door couldn't keep open. never come
nothing
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 28 August 2023
Vidminas
United KingdomThere are no nets around the doors or windows, so every evening, we spent a while catching mosquitoes before sleep.
All the hotel staff were incredibly friendly and helpful. They helped us check in late after our arrival in Nairobi was delayed, stored our bags for half a day after check out, and organised a masseuse to come in on request. The hotel breakfast is also really good. Hotel Rio's location is excellent, being a 15 minute walk away from Carrefour, a large shopping centre with a Safaricom office allowing foreigners to register for a Kenyan phone number and M-Pesa; the city centre is 20 minutes away by Uber. The WiFi is strong and stable, suitable for remote work.
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 20 August 2023
Sankarganesh
United Arab EmiratesWifi is too poor.
Stayed in August 2023
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