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Ole - Sereni Hotel, Nairobi: Traveler Reviews

4.5 of 5
Mombasa Road | Opposite Zain offices, Parkside towers, Nairobi 00500, Kenya
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Ole - Sereni Hotel, Nairobi
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Rating summary
  • Location
    4 of 5 stars
  • Sleep Quality
    3.5 of 5 stars
  • Rooms
    4 of 5 stars
  • Service
    3.5 of 5 stars
  • Value
    3.5 of 5 stars
  • Cleanliness
    4 of 5 stars
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Dublin, Ireland
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
“Shoddy Beyond Belief”
1 of 5 stars Reviewed November 19, 2012

I cannot express my dissatisfaction STRONGLY enough with the Ole-Sereni Hotel.

I was one of a party of six who had flown from London to arrive after midnight in Nairobi just over a week ago, to be picked up at the airport by Ole-Sereni as arranged, only to arrive at the hotel at 12.30, tired and travel weary, to be told they did not have our rooms - they had SOLD them on!!!!.

We had all the booking confirmation emails with us, they had our credit card as security and nothing - they didn't give a toss. We asked for the duty manager and to say he didn't care about leaving six tourists high and dry in Nairobi after midnight is an understatement!! he even stood in the lobby and watched us leave without as much as an apology.

One of the ladies at reception arranged rooms for us at a nearby hotel but we were not permitted to leave and go to this hotel until she had taken a copy of our passports and took payment (again) for the second hotel, plus the cost of collecting us from the airport, and plus the cost of the cars to take us there. It was quite clear to us that this was a standing arrangement with the second hotel and we were not the only tourists to be treated in this way - and there were two more groups of international travellers at the counter getting the same appalling treatment.

  • Stayed November 2012, traveled with friends
    • 1 of 5 stars Service
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Ghulam S, General Manager at Ole - Sereni Hotel, Nairobi, responded to this review
December 5, 2012
Ms. Michelle,

Thank you for taking time to log your feedback.

May I profoundly apologise for the series of grave inconveniences you faced during your recent experience. A standard hotel surely stands for far superior levels of service and obviously we failed to make our mark.

I thoroughly understand your aggravation as you deserve far superior level of care and service levels.

I can assure you that I have taken stock of your inputs with the concerned Dep't heads and we have addressed it with outmost priority.

Should you ever happen to visit this part of the world in future, may I please request you to reconsider our services as you will have my singular attention towards it.

Once again, thank you for your inputs and hope to welcome you back.
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Hallevik, Sweden
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15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
“Nice, but slow service”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed November 18, 2012

The room was great but relatively small. It was however nice decorated and it had all essential things that you could need, inclusive AC.
The food in the outside bar was very nice and tasty but the service was very slow. I had to ask quite a few times before I could order and it took at least thirty minutes before the food, I only ordered toasts, to come.
The breakfast was lovely and tasty.
If you have an early flight, choose this hotel, it only takes you 15 minutes to the airport.

  • Stayed September 2012, traveled on business
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 2 of 5 stars Service
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“Good food, lethargic staff”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed November 17, 2012 via mobile

Had lunch at big five restaurant. Food took a long time but was worth the wait. Restaurant staff very slow and lacking in energy. Plates not cleared from table long after we had finished. Tried several times to catch eye of any waiter and eventually got one to give us our bill. For prices charged, the service is average.

  • Stayed November 2012
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
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Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
“Try somewhere else”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed November 17, 2012

Good location for both airports some rooms have nice views over the national park which we were lucky to have. The hotel its self is very nice with good facilities however it is severley
let down by incompetent staff and management

  • Stayed November 2012, traveled with friends
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 2 of 5 stars Service
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Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
“Nice place, great location for travelers”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed November 16, 2012

I stayed one night at the Ole Sereni at the recommendation of my travel agency, True Africa. I needed a place to stay while waiting for a flight to Addis the late the next day. True Africa arranged for all my transfers and lodging and everything went very smoothly. The hotel is very nice, modern and the public rooms are beautifully decorated. Front desk service was very good and the restaurant was excellent. I spend most of the late morning and afternoon on their veranda overlooking the park. Don't expect much in the way of wildlife viewing however. I only saw one antelope and an ostrich in the distance. The Ole Sereni is a bit expensive, but its location , nice rooms, and good restaurant make it a very pleasant stay for people flying in or out of Kenyatta airport.

  • Stayed October 2012, traveled solo
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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Ole - Sereni Hotel, Nairobi Hotel
Ole - Sereni Hotel, Nairobi Hotel Nairobi
Address: Mombasa Road | Opposite Zain offices, Parkside towers, Nairobi 00500, Kenya
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Region: Kenya > Nairobi
Amenities:
Business Center Fitness Center Free Parking Restaurant Room Service Suites Swimming Pool Wheelchair access
Hotel Style:
#11 Luxury Hotels in Nairobi
#14 Business Hotels in Nairobi
Price Range: $$$
Hotel Class:4.5 star (4.5*)
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
Ole Sereni is a premium wildlife resort strategically located just off the Mombasa road overlooking the Nairobi National Game Park. Centrally positioned between the international airport and the city center, this is the only hotel bordering the wilds of the National Park. Ole Sereni offers all comforts and services to the business as well as leisure travelers and enjoys proximity to the central business district, international organizations, financial institutions, government offices and industrial area. ... more   less 
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