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Southern Sun Mayfair Nairobi

4.0 of 5
Cnr. Parklands Road & Msapo Close, Parklands | PO Box 66807, Nairobi 00800, Kenya
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Southern Sun Mayfair Nairobi
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Stockholm, Sweden
1 review
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2013 NEW

The hotel has good grounds and service. Rooms are standard, with no-frills but clean and good beds. The room I had though had terrible sound insulation. The rooms is next to service door that was being used all night long and making really loud sounds. It was really hard to sleep. I would recommend the hotel but not that room... More

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Paris
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19 reviews 19 reviews
5 hotel reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2013 NEW via mobile

Very pleasant and quiet place. Old victorian style lodge but modern, clean and simple rooms. Good food especially for breakfast at the Oasis Pool, by the swimming-pool in a large tropical garden. Good location not so far from city center and international airport. Nice service, fair prices.

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Senior Reviewer
8 reviews 8 reviews
7 hotel reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 May 2013

First time I visited this hotel, reception area modern with friendly staff. The gardens are lovely an oasis in a busy city, rooms are a good size but found mine a bit outdated (bathroom needs tiling properly and toiletries replaced) rooms have been refreshed apparently but not sure if mine was missed out. I found it difficult to navigate around... More

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New York City, New York
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3 reviews 3 reviews
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 May 2013

Great breakfasts Awesome & efficient business centre Friendly Staff Attached Spur (always a standard winner) nearby Gipsy's pub/bar (the best cosmopolitan space in Nairobi) and not far from several decent restaurants 45 minutes - 60 minutes from the airport without traffic though.

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Hamilton, Bermuda
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 April 2013

Although a bit tired feeling, my experience was on the whole a very good one. The staff are attentive and the breakfast was surprisingly high standard. The same could not be said of the resaurant chain that the hotel has outsourced its lunch and dinners to. The food was unappetizing and the hookers in the bar offputting. That said, I... More

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Mogadishu, Somalia
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35 reviews 35 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 April 2013

Very good facilities. Friendly people, security personnel watchful but discreet. Snack-bar opened until late at night. Restaurant by the pool [one of two]. Quiet atmosphere during night time. Some shops indoor selling a variety of items, from clothing to toothpaste, postcards and native art, paintings and wood-carving sculpture.

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Cambridge, United Kingdom
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9 reviews 9 reviews
5 hotel reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 April 2013

An older style hotel, and the better for it. Efficient and pleasant staff, a choice of to eateries, and the wi-fi is good. Great for either business or a break ... with two pools and always the lovely sound of chirrupping frogs at night. Recommended - as not large, modern and anonymous.

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Tanzania
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64 reviews 64 reviews
18 hotel reviews
Reviews in 24 cities Reviews in 24 cities
23 helpful votes 23 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 April 2013

Strategically situated in Westlands, close to almost anything you require (business related), if you choose to ignore the traffic factor. great structure, clean rooms and beautiful garden, you can forget you're in urban area for a short while.

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Nairobi, Kenya
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51 reviews 51 reviews
15 hotel reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
17 helpful votes 17 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 April 2013

The Mayfair Nairobi has a lovely meat ranch. We enjoyed the steaks with friends over the Easter holidays. The service was exemplary and the steaks so juicy and mouthwatering. The place also has a lovely casino and serene gardens. A good place for a family or friends day out. It is located in a very safe part of town, in... More

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Worthing
2 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 March 2013

my husband and I stayed at this hotel in January 2012 and found it really nice. Our room was rather small but that was the only downside of it and a bit pricy but i guess worth it. There is a Spur steak ranch on one side of the hotel but you have the choice of eating from the hotel... More

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Additional Information about Southern Sun Mayfair Nairobi

Address: Cnr. Parklands Road & Msapo Close, Parklands | PO Box 66807, Nairobi 00800, Kenya
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Region: Kenya > Nairobi
Amenities:
Business Centre Fitness Centre Free Breakfast Free High-Speed Internet Free Parking Restaurant Room Service Suites Swimming Pool Wheelchair access
Hotel Style:
#8 Luxury Hotels in Nairobi
#11 Family Hotels in Nairobi
#16 Business Hotels in Nairobi
Price Range: £££
Hotel Class:4 star (4*)
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
SOUTHERN SUN MAYFAIR IS ONE OF NAIROBI'S BEST KNOWN LANDMARKS THAT FIRST ENJOYED ITS HEYDAY IN 1940'S COLONIAL KENYA. IT HAS BEEN EXTENSIVELY REFURBISHED TO PROVIDE MODERN FACILITIES, YET RETAINS THE UNDERSTATED CHARM AND ELEGANCE OF YESTERYEAR. THE HOTEL IS SITUATED CLOSE TO THE CITY CENTRE AND ONLY 20KM FROM JOMO KENYATTA INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT. WE WELCOME GUESTS TO EXPERIENCE THE TRADITIONAL WARMTH AND HOSPITALITY FOR WHICH BOTH KENYA AND SOUTHERN SUN ARE RENOWNED. ... more   less 
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