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Parklands Shade Hotel

3.5 star property
Art enthusiasts browse the gallery while shoppers explore designer stores, and night owls dance at the club before everyone meets to enjoy global cuisine

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The Parklands Shade Hotel near the University of Nairobi is a vibrant cultural hub. Visitors explore the art gallery, shop designer stores, and dance at the nightclub. The K1 Klubhouse restaurant serves local and international dishes, with a peaceful terrace for relaxing.

Reviews

7.2 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Business services
  • Bar
  • Laundry room

Room options

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Exclusive Room | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Exclusive Room

Highlights

TV
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Premium bedding
Fan
Deep-soaking bath
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Minibar
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Located in Westlands neighbourhood, Parklands Shade Hotel is connected to a shopping centre. Travellers eager for a bit of culture can stop by Nairobi National Museum, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Central Park and Nairobi National Park. Enjoy an event or a match at Moi International Sports Centre, and consider making time for Arboretum—a top attraction that's not to be missed. Visit our Nairobi travel guide
Map
Ojijo Rd, Nairobi

What's nearby

  • In my opinion the best hotel in Nairobi, its cozy and welcomming.
    University of Nairobi
    8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Ripe mangoes stacked at a local fruit and vegetable market in Kenya, Nairobi; Shutterstock ID 124598530; Purchase Order: -
    City Market
    3 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Nairobi National Museum
    7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Kenya National Theatre
    15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Sarit Centre
    18 min walk - 1.6 km

Getting around

  • Nairobi Station
    19 min drive
  • Nairobi (WIL-Wilson)
    7 min drive

Restaurants

  • Cavalli @ The Manor
    7 min walk
  • Java Express - M.p Shah
    8 min walk
  • YUNION KE
    7 min walk
  • Milan Kenya
    9 min walk
  • Myna
    8 min walk

About this property

Parklands Shade Hotel

Hotel near University of Nairobi
Located close to Nairobi National Museum and Arboretum, Parklands Shade Hotel provides a nightclub, a terrace and an art gallery on-site. The on-site local and international cuisine restaurant, K1 Klubhouse, offers breakfast, lunch, dinner and light fare. In addition to designer shops on-site and a coffee shop/cafe, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • Free self-parking
  • An indoor tennis court, a round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge) and newspapers in the reception
  • A porter/bellboy, a TV in reception and 2 meeting rooms
Room features
All guest rooms at Parklands Shade Hotel offer comforts, such as 24-hour room service and premium bedding, in addition to amenities, such as free WiFi and safes.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with deep-soaking baths and showers
  • 32-inch TVs with premium channels
  • Fans, daily housekeeping and desks

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Onsite parking available only on request
  • Free secured self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • K1 Klubhouse

Things to do

  • Art gallery
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Designer stores
  • Indoor tennis court
  • Nightclub
  • TV in common areas
  • Yoga classes

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Newspapers in lobby
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 2 meeting rooms
  • 695 square feet of conference space

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 1 building
  • Art Deco architecture
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1997
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Egyptian cotton sheets

Bathroom

  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar

More

  • Desk
  • Fan
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 8:00 AM; check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: USD 20

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children younger than 18 are not allowed at this adults-only property; all guests 18 and older are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 25 per vehicle (one-way)
  • Late check-out fee: USD 20 (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve on-site parking
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
Guests under 18 years old are not permitted at this adults-only property
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is Parklands Shade Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Parklands Shade Hotel?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Parklands Shade Hotel?

Check-in start time: 8:00 AM; check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Parklands Shade Hotel?

Checkout is at 10 AM. Late checkout is available for USD 20 (subject to availability).

Does Parklands Shade Hotel provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of USD 25 per vehicle applies.

Where is Parklands Shade Hotel located?

Located in Westlands, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Nairobi National Museum and University of Nairobi. Central Park and City Market are also within 2 mi (3 km).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected room rates because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Parklands Shade Hotel Reviews

7.2

Good

7.8

Cleanliness

6.0

Location

7.6

Staff & service

7.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 4 out of 15 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 15 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 15 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 15 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 15 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Rune

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fantastic place. People who works here is brilliant. Good service and everyone smiles and want the best for you.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Ritva

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service

Parklands Shade Hotel, Nairobi, Kenia

Hotelli hyvällä paikalla, turvallinen ympäristö. Huoneet kivasti kalustettu, värikkäästi. Jääkaappi huoneessa hyvä. Suihku toimi ja lämmintä vettä tuli. Vedenkeitin ja kahvi mukava lisä. Ravintolat hienoja, kalustettu värikkäästi ja hauskasti. Oli kiva istua. Palvelussa hieman toivomisen varaa. Kaikki eivät puhuneet englantia tai ymmärtäneet, esim. vastaanotossa. Samoin ravintolassa piti sama tilaus antaa monelle eri työntekijälle ja odottaa kauan. Lopuksi ruoka ( kala) oli täysin epäonnistunut. Iltaisin kivaa ohjelmaa. Lähtiessä tilattu ja sovittu aamiaispaketti jäi saamatta.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Still my preferred option in westlands, very acceptable rate considering the given services and the current COVID conditions, they still have some problems in WiFi coverage in rooms area, but once you left to restaurants areas it works fine
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Travis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I liked the service we received and was grateful for the driver who helped us the whole week. The TV only had 6 channels but thr WiFi was great so it was a big deal. Staff was very friendly and always asked about our comfort. Asante!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good services, breakfast from your choice, security guards everywhere to keep things in nightclub under control,
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

6/10 Okay

ERIC

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
hotel is part of a fun compound and can be very noisy on some nights NO forex at the reception or with high charges very good internet connection with the WiFi
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2019

8/10 Good

Adan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Party place

If you don’t like party don’t go the weekend Everything else is amazing
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019

8/10 Good

Divya

Tiny hotel next to one of the most happening clubs

Small room right next to one of the most happening bars in Nairobi. Walls are thin so you can hear the music until 2am but good location, great staff and good breakfast!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018

6/10 Okay

Arne, Munkebo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort

Kun hvis du er glad for højt musik natten igennem

Vi skulle nok ikke have checked in på dette hotel selvom det var meget spændende og anderledes blev det for meget med højt musik natten igennem i 2 nætter. Restauranten var god og mad og betjeningen var også rigtig god. men!!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2018

4/10 Poor

Marvin, Djibouti

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Arrived and hotel could not find reservation
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Hagi, Ohio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
staffing service was good
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2018

8/10 Good

Hagi, Ohio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Receptionists were great very helpful specily Lina, Hosenthia,and Ivy they all are the best
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2018

8/10 Good

Abdulkadir, Ohio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great Hotel if you are Party person.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2018

2/10 Terrible

Abdulahi

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018