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Hotel Kipepeo: Traveler Reviews

2.0 of 5
River Rd, opp Kenya Commercial Bank, Nairobi 75362, Kenya (Nairobi Central Business District)
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Hotel Kipepeo
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Nakuru, Kenya
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4 reviews 4 reviews
4 hotel reviews
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
“Pathetic rooms, pathetic customer service”
1 of 5 stars Reviewed June 11, 2012

having spent some days at Kipepeo early 2011 made me book myself there again this May- bad mistake.i booked a double room and there was only one towel.i asked for another towel for my husband and they did bring- 4 hours and 6 calls later. the room did not have mosquito net and i informed the reception desk at 7:00PM when i checked in. at 10:00PM after numerous calls to the desk,the reception lady told me she was sending someone to have my room sprayed with an insecticide- how was i to sleep in that room- where was i going to stay while they were spraying? the reception lady goes like- oh i hadn't thought of that. Anyway at 3:00AM- a million calls later and a thousand fake promises of someone bringing a mosquito net to me, i called the reception desk and the lady mentioned that she had sent someone- wonder if they went to the other hotel they had. Spent a very miserable night- not a wink of sleep due to the mosquitoes buzzing and the bed cover was nothing to write home about as it was dirty- i believe it used to be white but was now chocolate brown. The room did not have any mineral water for the guests. The only positive thing was the breakfast was on time!!

  • Stayed May 2012, traveled as a couple
    • 1 of 5 stars Value
    • 1 of 5 stars Location
    • 1 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 1 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 1 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 1 of 5 stars Service
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Nairobi, Kenya
1 review
“worst hotel to live”
1 of 5 stars Reviewed June 6, 2012

being denied justice by security , last night was a hell of a night to me , the security are corrupt ,they lied in ;police station just to gain money from yesterday night , \ i assure you guest to Kenya to book in Serena , and other big hotel to be safe . thanks

Stayed May 2012, traveled with friends
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Nelson, New Zealand
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
“Dodgey area but ok inside”
2 of 5 stars Reviewed May 7, 2012

The area is So bad that its NOT SAFE to walk outside without a security guard. However when you are inside its ok. I ordered a superior room and got a basic room without the things I was promised ie a kitchenette, separate dining room and only sport on tv (no movies or cable). The rubbish mosquito net that didn't work! + was noisy and basic.
The restaurant was ok and was delivered to your door for no extra charge, but they didn't have everything available. You can't drink the water there and they provide water in your room. However I did ring 5 times to get them to send more and this was frustrating. The view was ugly.
*Don't trust the hotel's taxi drivers, he tried to rip me off.

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  • Stayed April 2012, traveled solo
    • 2 of 5 stars Value
    • 1 of 5 stars Location
    • 2 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 2 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 2 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 2 of 5 stars Service
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Lagos, Nigeria
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3 reviews 3 reviews
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
“a week in kipepeo”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 28, 2012

hotel kipepeo is a 3 star hotel that have all the facilities of most major 4 start hotels. their rooms are clean, their staff are very friendly and they offer very good services all round. they offered B&B, although they should improve on that. the hotel is situated downtown but has pretty good security that advice you on movement. over all i recommend this hotel to anyone seeking a low budget accommodation in the city centre as it is situated not far from the central business area.

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  • Stayed April 2012, traveled solo
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 3 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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Somerset
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14 reviews 14 reviews
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Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
“Safe, Clean & Excellent Service - A great budget hotel!”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 23, 2012

I visited Kenya on business and stopped overnight in Nairobi on the way in and out of the country. I stayed at the Hotel Kipepeo on both occasions and can recommend it if you're looking for a safe, clean and budget place to sleep. The staff provided a very high level of service, including effectively resolving a minor mix-up with my booking, which I'd made online less than 48 hours before arriving.

The location is ideal if you want to be in the centre of the city and, contrary to others' comments, this is a safe place to stay. Unfortunately, the fact the some inexperienced travellers simply 'feel' unsafe in unfamiliar situations has nothing to do with the real security situation and is definitely not a reason to downgrade the review of the Hotel. None of the earlier reviews actually provide any evidence for their negative comments concerning security. I walked around alone at night and felt completely safe.

Unlike many more modern Hotels, it's possible to open the windows to allow in fresh air. Moreover, there are very effective fitted mosquito nets suspended above the beds so you don't have to worry about being bitten at night. I slept in a room at both the front and the back of the Hotel. The back room was certainly quieter and had a good view out over the city, but I had no problem getting a refreshing sleep in the front room too.

I found a very reliable Taxi Driver who is attached to the Hotel. I used him on several occasions and, with a bit of bargaining, he provided a very efficient and reliable service. His name is Izac Mairani and his mobile number is: +254 722 445 964.

Room Tip: Rooms at the back on the higher floors are quieter and have a good view over the City.
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  • Stayed April 2012, traveled solo
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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Address: River Rd, opp Kenya Commercial Bank, Nairobi 75362, Kenya
Region: Kenya > Nairobi > Nairobi Central Business District
Amenities:
Business Center
Hotel Style:
Ranked #47 of 80 hotels in Nairobi
Price Range: $
Hotel Class:2 star (2*)
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
A new budget accommodation hotel, with satellite tv, instant hot water, computerized door locks & digital safes in every room. We offer wi-fi internet and CCTV enhanced security. Our reception operates 24 hrs and we have an online booking system. The restaurant offers both international and local cuisine. ... more   less 
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