La Mada Hotel  

Just off Thika Road on Nairobi’s northern edge, about 6 km from the city center. A short drive gets you to Thika Road Mall and Karura Forest (under 10 minutes), Garden City Mall (~3.9 km) and Nairobi National Park (about 17.4 km).

Modern, no-fuss rooms with air conditioning and straightforward contemporary decor. The hotel has 35 rooms featuring minibars, LCD TVs, in-room coffee/tea and fridges, plus safes and private bathrooms with tubs or showers.

Take a dip in the outdoor pool or sip at the poolside bar. There’s a terrace and garden, barbecue area, fitness center, 24-hour reception, concierge and free self-parking; roundtrip airport shuttle is available for a surcharge. Complimentary Wi-Fi, 24-hour room service and laundry/dry-cleaning keep stays easy and low-drama.

Built for meetings with a business center and six meeting rooms (conference hall available). Complimentary wireless internet and lobby newspapers support business stays.

La Mada restaurant serves lunch and dinner with local flavors, backed by a coffee shop/café and bar/lounge for easy drinks. A complimentary buffet breakfast is served daily from 6:30–9:00, and 24-hour room service is offered.