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Tribe Hotel: Traveler Reviews

5.0 of 5
Limuru Road | The Village Market, Gigiri, Nairobi 00621, Kenya
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Tribe Hotel
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Rating summary
  • Sleep Quality
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Location
    4 of 5 stars
  • Rooms
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Service
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Value
    4 of 5 stars
  • Cleanliness
    4.5 of 5 stars
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Amman, Jordan
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11 reviews 11 reviews
10 hotel reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
“"Best Hotel in Africa"”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 17, 2013

This is by far the best hotel I have stayed in in Africa. From the moment you arrive, the friendliness and professionalism of the staff is just unreal. Everyone greats you with a smile and they all make sure your need are met. I have stayed there several times for both business and tourism trips and they have all been excellent. The facilities at the hotel are amazing as well, the gym was very clean and great equipment as well as an out of this world boxing area. The spa was fantastic and an out of this world experience. The food at the hotel is also great, from the burger to the steak, sushi and pasta, all of which were world class.
Location wise is great depending on what your plans are, Its a bit far from the city center, so traffic can at times be a problem, but right next to the hotel you have the Village Market which is a great mall, and they have an amazing market on Friday which is a must for every visitor.

I can continue to go on forever here, I cant wait to go back and see everyone at Tribe and stay there again.

  • Stayed January 2013, traveled as a couple
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Washington DC
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Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
“Great location for business in Gigiri”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed January 31, 2013

Very good hotel with excellent service. Best security in town with their own compound and a very large standoff. Excellent location is working with the UN and embassies in Gigiri - walking distance. Adjacent to the Village Market which offers convenience for shopping, dining, and entertainment. Rather far from the airport, so plan accordingly as Nairobi traffic can be horrendous.

Quite busy as is popular both with guests and day visitors. Smallish pool which doesn't seem to get much use; it is overlooked by the restaurant, and there are few lounge areas.

Breakfast is not included and is ok, but pricey.

  • Stayed October 2012, traveled on business
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
“Dont understand the fuss - its just ok.”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed January 29, 2013 via mobile

I read the reviews on this page and wonder whether I stayed at the same hotel. Although a bit far, the location is great. The hotel is located close to a large mall, with some options for restaurants and entertainment.

We stayed for 5 nights, after 2 sleepless nights, due to what sounded like a broken water pump above our room, we asked to change rooms. Both rooms were nicely designed, although on the small side and clean. The breakfast buffet good with many options. The service at the hotel was a hit and miss (I have written a separate review for that) and we sometimes felt that there was biased treatment towards caucasian guests.

The gym was ok with adequate machines however the hotel is lacking a proper pool area, it accommodates 6 lounge chairs at best and it the pool itself its quite small.

Overall I think its quite over priced for what you get.

  • Stayed December 2012
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 3 of 5 stars Service
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BKK
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“Really nice hotel and spa”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 26, 2013

Stayed here on business, and loved it. The rooms are beautifully and tastefully done. It feels modern and comfortable. Breakfast in the morning was excellent. The spa is fantastic, but book ahead. The hotel is located next to a shopping plaza, so you can walk around there in the evening. Overall, I would definitely stay here again when traveling through nairobi. Excellent place!

  • Stayed October 2012, traveled on business
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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nairobi
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3 reviews 3 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
“Perfect hotel!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 24, 2013

After much thought we decided to go for this hotel. It did not let us down one bit. Such a great hotel with amazing decor and a lovely serene ambiance. The room we stayed in was extremely comfortable. Service of the staff was great too. Would definitely go back there again.

Room Tip: Junior suite has a great view of the pool area
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  • Stayed January 2013, traveled as a couple
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Also Known As:
Tribe The Village Market Hotel
Address: Limuru Road | The Village Market, Gigiri, Nairobi 00621, Kenya
Region: Kenya > Nairobi
Amenities:
Bar/Lounge Business Center Fitness Center Free High-Speed Internet Free Parking Restaurant Room Service Shuttle Bus service Suites Swimming Pool Wheelchair access
Hotel Style:
#2 Family Hotels in Nairobi
#3 Romantic Hotels in Nairobi
#4 Business Hotels in Nairobi
#5 Luxury Hotels in Nairobi
Price Range: $$$
Hotel Class:5 star (5*)
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
Tribe promises to be an escape from the mundane hotel room and brings you into a world of hip, chic design with an emphasis on detail and luxury. Tribe is a celebration of the beauty in diversity while acknowledging our common quest for excellence and belonging. The hotel's many suites extend this level of luxury and are unrivalled in their sense of elegance and class. Every room is a testament of world class comfort and functionality while offering a cultural journey through hand-picked arts, crafts and furnishings from the farthest corners of Africa. This experience is accentuated only by the hotel's public spaces with design elements at every glance. Epic, the in-house restaurant serves Continental cuisine with an exquisite African Fusion. It is open daily for lunch and dinner from 06h30 to 23h00. The Lounge is open from 06h30 to 12h00 and the Nest is open from 17h00 to 23h00 daily. Tribe is adjacent to the The Village Market Shopping complex. It has an onsite gym in the Village Market as well as cinema, ten pin bowling alley, mini golf and great children facilities.Tribe -"New York Chic, African Essence”. ... more   less 
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