The Stanley, Nairobi

Advantages: Cebtral, safe and secure.
Disadvantages: A little pricey for what it is.

...This is a medium priced hotel situated in the centre of Nairobi. The staff there are excellent, and although I found it quite expensive - US$51 for a single room - I was quite happy with it. Breakfast was not included, but was available at a reasonable rate, and was very good. The hotel is well situated, close to good restaurants and bars, Internet cafes and shops. The rooms were clean and comfortable, and room service quick and efficient. The reception staff were always helpful, with giving directions, ordering taxis etc. Nairobi is a dangerous city, but there was always a lot of security staff around the hotel lobby, and on each floor of the hotel. A good place for one or two nights.... Read review

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Advantages: Few
Disadvantages: Fear of crime

...Nairobi sprawls around a fairly compact centre. Sadly, it has become a rather dangerous and decrepit place. Even near the centre of town, roads have lost their surface. The posh hotels contrast starkly with the orphans wandering round outside them sniffing petrol, and it is inadvisable to wander in town after dark - locals advise white visitors to avoid some areas, such as River Road, completely. The "Rough Guide to Kenya" is a worthwhile investment - its advice matched that received from friends in Nairobi itself. Still, Nairobi has its attractions. Some interesting architecture, and the museums, although small, are worth a visit. Perhaps the best place to visit is the safari park - I can't comment on the Snake Park near the museum as the sound of it was enough to dissuade me from going. Another place to visit is the shell of the co... Read review

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Advantages: getting around is easy with help of matatus and theres lots to shop for
Disadvantages: fear of crime and not alot of nightlife compared to the united kingdom

...nairobi is located cenrtre of kenya so getting in and out of there is a lot easy. the airport there has many good facilities comapred to the others in east africa. its easy to book a hotel as many reputated hotels allow you to book at the very moment you land. the transport to and from the hotel is provided by the hotel services. the other most important thing about the airport is that almost all aircraft companies fly to an from to many different locations. some of the hotels inclde the hilton, holiday inn. both these hotels have good access to shopping areas as they are situated in the centre of the city. the worst fear about nairobi is that the people there try to con you so beware and always bargain before buying any thing.... Read review

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