Description: For me, the only budget hotel worth staying at in Nairobi is the Terminal Hotel. When I was living in Kenya and had to make trips to Nairobi, I would always use this hotel and never had a bad stay here.
Its location is perfect, in a much safer part of Nairobi than where many of the other budget hotels are located. Its central as well, with all of the city's attractions within walking distance.
The rooms are both spacious and clean, with en suite shower and toilet facilities, and the hotel offers very good security. There is hot water at all times, which from experience isn't something that can always be relied upon in budget accommodation. Mosquito nets and protected windows are offered in every room.
Another benefit is the staff who are very friendly and helpful. During one of my times there, I was looking for a CD by a Tanzanian singer. The staff at the hotel were able to find me a guide to take me to the River Road District to look for this CD, which I found thanks to the guide, and the price that the staff suggested me paying the guide for his time was not inflated at all. Safaris can also be arranged through the hotel.
Prices are very reasonable for what you receive. A single room is Ksh1000, while a double is Ksh1300. There are also triple rooms available as well for Ksh1500, which are excellent value if travelling with other people. Bags can be left at the hotel in the secure hold up for Ksh30 a day.
There is a restaurant next door, which offers a nice selection of food, although if you get a room backing onto the restaurant it can be a little noisy, up until 1am during the week and later at the weekend. I'd recommend asking for a room at the back of the hotel so this noise is kept to a minimum.
The only downside is that the hotel is located very close to Koinange Street (known as K Street amongst the locals). Be careful if taking a walk past this street at night, as this is where the prostitutes tout for business (most students from the local universities). Not only will they hassle you but I have been told that undercover police are looking to arrest people in order to obtain bribes from them, even if you are aimlessly walking down the street. Be warned!
If you are taking a safari through Gametrackers then this hotel is perfectly located as the Gametrackers offices are only across the road.
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