This hotel is 15 minutes from the airport; thus no need to endure the horrid Nairobi traffic longer than necessary. It is a busy and safe hotel with travellers from around the world. This hotel is next to Nairobi National park, so the views are lovely from rooms on that side, or if you have dinner or drinks at the hotel restaurant and lounge. However, unless you like to sleep on a board, the beds are terribly uncomfortable and the showers could use a renovation.

I wish to breakdown my experience in ole - serene hotel as follows..

1. The security was good during my 4days stay in december. One day we left approx 100 usd in the safe but we did not lock the safe. We even did not notice that we lost some money until when we received a notice from the security and then they later called our room to confirm if the money belonged to us. They gave us the money back.

2. The receptionist (name withheld) was so friendly and very helpful.

3. The big five restaurant was good ESP the buffet breakfast in the morning.

4. Close to the airport and the city too. If you wish to take public transport Mombasa road is just by the hotel..

In summary I am a Kenyan residing in the UAE and I was home for christmas. Was in ole sereni for 4 days with my friend and we both loved it. In a scale a scale of 10 I give it 11 ;)

Frederick

We have been here for three weeks and the hotel staff are most wonderful. This is a great lodging point for the many sightseeing areas of Kenya. The location is close to the airport and backs up to the Nairobi National Park. One must take advantage of the game drive through the park. The hotel has an open dining area that overlooks a watering hole in the park. We have seen ostrich, gazelles, and giraffes from the hotel! Excellent dining is available and again the staff is first class!

I happened to to be in this hotel for a conference and I had pleasant stay. The hotel is ever busy and the conference was a success. The park scenery was great and I saw some wild ranging from giraffee, ostrich, impala and various birds. At the evening it was a bee of activities at waterhole bar and we had fun as we enjoyed our drinks,the breeze was cool and breathtaking. Services were great from the time I checked in at the reception (checking in was faster than it was previously and I was offered with a very cold mango juice). The restaurant, rooms and the health club was fabulous. I frequently called my fiancé in USA and assured him that the hotel is gthe best suited for our honeymoon because the nice hooneymoon packages offered. I would request all guests from all walks of life to experience for themselves.