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The Monarch Hotel
Rose Avenue, off Argwings Kodhek Road Kilimani, Nairobi 00100 Kenya
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The Monarch Hotel is a contemporary modestly-styled hotel set up in the classy Kilimani area of Nairobi. The hotel is designed to accommodate both local and International guests from the business class traveller to the sophisticated holiday maker. We have complimentary WI-FI around the hotel, a state of the art gym, business centre and a rooftop restaurant. We also offer conference facilities.
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Property amenities
Free parking
Free High Speed Internet (WiFi)
Fitness Centre with Gym / Workout Room
Free breakfast
Airport transportation
Business Centre with Internet Access
Conference facilities
24-hour security
Parking
Wifi
Bar / lounge
Coffee shop
Restaurant
Breakfast available
Breakfast buffet
Breakfast in the room
Special diet menus
Car hire
Taxi service
Banquet room
Meeting rooms
BBQ facilities
Baggage storage
Concierge
Non-smoking hotel
24-hour check-in
24-hour front desk
Dry cleaning
Laundry service
Ironing service
Shoeshine
Room features
Air conditioning
Housekeeping
Room service
Safe
VIP room facilities
Bottled water
Refrigerator
Flatscreen TV
Iron
Room types
Non-smoking rooms
Suites
Family rooms
Smoking rooms available
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HOTEL CLASS
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HOTEL STYLE
Mid-range
Quiet
Languages Spoken
English, Swahili
Location
Rose Avenue, off Argwings Kodhek Road Kilimani, Nairobi 00100 Kenya
Getting there
Somewhat walkable
Places to stay are graded on a 0-100 scale. The higher the grade, the easier it is for travellers to find restaurants and things to do within walking distance.
Grade: 69 out of 100
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25 Restaurants
within 0.5 kilometers
2 Attractions
within 0.5 kilometers
213Reviews4Q+A45Room tips
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Rooms are spacious with all the basic amenities of a larger hotel. They have a safe, tea/ coffee making facilities;desk area; toiletries; tv with some international channels and my favorite blackout curtains.
It was very quiet,staff were pleasant and breakfast was wholesome. Great Indian restaurant.
Very convenient location to access the CBD and the bigger malls.
Unhappy with the bedsheets, they smelled like they were unwashed. Not quite sure why but it was not pleasant.
It was very quiet,staff were pleasant and breakfast was wholesome. Great Indian restaurant.
Very convenient location to access the CBD and the bigger malls.
Unhappy with the bedsheets, they smelled like they were unwashed. Not quite sure why but it was not pleasant.
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Date of stay: February 2021Trip type: Travelled solo
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The Monarch Hotel welcomed us to host our international work retreat providing accommodation and conference facilities to over 40 people from 30 countries. We were return customers as we stayed at the Monarch as a smaller team back in early 2020.
The hotel is very comfortable with all needed amenities, large bedrooms, a pleasant restaurant downstairs where we’d gather as a team for breakfast and lunch. We made use of the upper floor with a large conference room, a range of meeting rooms and a nice rooftop for tea breaks. The setting was perfect for our colleagues to rest, work, network, and enjoy Nairobi - a few of us extended our stay there for a holiday. There are supermarkets and shopping mall just around the corner and it's easy to get around for sightseeing.
While our stay was very pleasant and comfortable, what we loved most was the excellent service (with a smile) from all of the Monarch’s staff, from management all the way down to room service. We felt so welcome from day 1 and the team was extremely friendly and helpful - as well as patient with a few challenges we encountered. Particular thanks to Jemimmah for helping us organise the event before arrival, Ann and her friendly front desk colleague and team who managed all bookings, Joseph and Amos at reception taking care of us at night, Cornel who helped set up the conference and meeting rooms, room service staff always helpful and smiling, Peter the GM and each and everyone part of the team. A big thanks for a memorable week and we hope to come back again!
The hotel is very comfortable with all needed amenities, large bedrooms, a pleasant restaurant downstairs where we’d gather as a team for breakfast and lunch. We made use of the upper floor with a large conference room, a range of meeting rooms and a nice rooftop for tea breaks. The setting was perfect for our colleagues to rest, work, network, and enjoy Nairobi - a few of us extended our stay there for a holiday. There are supermarkets and shopping mall just around the corner and it's easy to get around for sightseeing.
While our stay was very pleasant and comfortable, what we loved most was the excellent service (with a smile) from all of the Monarch’s staff, from management all the way down to room service. We felt so welcome from day 1 and the team was extremely friendly and helpful - as well as patient with a few challenges we encountered. Particular thanks to Jemimmah for helping us organise the event before arrival, Ann and her friendly front desk colleague and team who managed all bookings, Joseph and Amos at reception taking care of us at night, Cornel who helped set up the conference and meeting rooms, room service staff always helpful and smiling, Peter the GM and each and everyone part of the team. A big thanks for a memorable week and we hope to come back again!
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Date of stay: September 2022Trip type: Travelled on business
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Response from Keith Imathiu, Agency / Consultant at The Monarch Hotel
Responded 21 Oct 2022
Thank you for the amazing heartwarming feedback.we are delighted to have met you expectation.it such an honor to have made your visit memorable and special.hope to see you again.
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Repair you hot water system in the shower. Otherwise my stay was smooth, excellent customer service and staffs were helpful and friendly. I would suggest rooms should have option of using adapters and extensions for use of laptops especially for American citizens.
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Date of stay: March 2021
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Response from Keith Imathiu, Agency / Consultant at The Monarch Hotel
Responded 21 Oct 2022
Hi aeyeng, Thank you so much for taking the time to share this 5-star review with our team! We love hearing how much you enjoyed your visit. We know you have choices when it comes to your travel needs and it means the world to us that you’ve chosen to book an experience with our team. Thank you again for supporting our local business and we hope you’ll visit us in the future! Elizabeth kamau.
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Good location. Good rooms. Good (Indian) dinner.
Breakfast could offer a few more continental options, e.g. fresh bread, cheese etc.
The Gym was not a serious accessory - too small.
Internet often down.
Breakfast could offer a few more continental options, e.g. fresh bread, cheese etc.
The Gym was not a serious accessory - too small.
Internet often down.
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Date of stay: January 2020Trip type: Travelled on business
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Response from ImathiuK, Esales Manager at The Monarch Hotel
Responded 29 Jun 2020
Bertvanmanen, Thank you for taking time to provide feedback on your stay. I am glad you did enjoy your stay with regards to the location, rooms and food. We have taken note on the issues raised which we do address in efforts to improve our standards. Thank you for choosing The Monarch Hotel for your recent visit, we do hope to have the pleasure of hosting you in future. Regards, Imathiu K - Esales Manager
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Pros
* Wide, clean room
* Moderate price
* Stress-free
* Quiet
Cons
* None.
Room, hot water, restaurant, laundry, staff, all service was good. I had no complaints about their service.
This hotel is recommended for people looking for suitable accommodation around 100 dollars.
* Wide, clean room
* Moderate price
* Stress-free
* Quiet
Cons
* None.
Room, hot water, restaurant, laundry, staff, all service was good. I had no complaints about their service.
This hotel is recommended for people looking for suitable accommodation around 100 dollars.
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Date of stay: July 2023Trip type: Travelled on business
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Response from The Monarch Boutique Hotel Management, Other at The Monarch Hotel
Responded 25 Nov 2023
Dear Mobile20717704562, Thank you for taking your time to share with us a review on Tripadvisor. We greatly appreciate your kind words about our services! It's wonderful to know that you had a top-notch experience. Our team is thrilled to have made your visit memorable. We can't wait to serve you again in the future! Thank you The Monarch Boutique Hotel Management
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Worth to stay. Breakfast was prompt and made fresh .The multitude fruit juices as well as spiced tea was to die for literally. Nice place. I'm definitely coming back. I enjoyed my stay. Very central location and around many hotels, coffee shop, Nightlife etc.
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Date of stay: October 2022Trip type: Travelled with friends
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Room Tip:Â Restaurant is small
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Exceptional service all around!!! I always receive the warmest welcome and reception from the amazing staff at Monarch Hotel. They are very considerate and went above and beyond to make my stay comfortable. Thank you Amos, Joseph, the chef, housekeeping and restaurant staff for world-class service and delicious food. I will continue to stay at the Monarch during future trips to Nairobi. Asanteni sana!
Disliked · Wifi is weak...some of my devices were very slow to connect, and when they did, pages were slow to load. Not major, but something worth considering for longer term guests.
Disliked · Wifi is weak...some of my devices were very slow to connect, and when they did, pages were slow to load. Not major, but something worth considering for longer term guests.
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Date of stay: April 2021
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The rooms are really nice with large and cosy beds. And the shower, it's perfect!
Hotel staff are very friendly right from the front desk.
The food? Well, personally I liked the fact that the food not been awash of spices. Plenty of fresh juice is served.
Hotel staff are very friendly right from the front desk.
The food? Well, personally I liked the fact that the food not been awash of spices. Plenty of fresh juice is served.
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Date of stay: October 2022Trip type: Travelled on business
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The breakfast is good, with a number of varieties served on a buffet. The members of staff were quite friendly and helpful The facility is very nice, and our room was quiet & clean. The bed was comfortable and the decorations were pretty. The bathroom was spacious. The restaurant was always delicious & accommodating.
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Date of stay: August 2022Trip type: Travelled on business
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Room Tip:Â Road view 201
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I really appreciate how the staff are keen to what I needed when I checked in, making sure that I was as comfortable as possible. The meeting facilities, are also really nice!
The meals were also very well made and presented. I enjoyed my two day stay at The Monarch!
I'll be back as always.
The meals were also very well made and presented. I enjoyed my two day stay at The Monarch!
I'll be back as always.
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Date of stay: October 2022Trip type: Travelled on business
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Interestingly I'm at the Monarch Hotel again now having the wonderful breakfast.
My room does not have A/C but I have rarely needed it in Nairobi and never in this part of town.
Coastal cities are different.
As far as I could tell, they do not serve pork. As for halal food I can not definitively answer that, but I could find out for you
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PRICE RANGE
$118 - $136 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
LOCATION
KenyaNairobiUpper Hill Estate
NUMBER OF ROOMS
44
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Frequently Asked Questions about The Monarch Hotel
Which popular attractions are close to The Monarch Hotel?
Nearby attractions include Finix Casino (0.4 km) and TULIP VACATIONS (0.4 km).
What are some of the property amenities at The Monarch Hotel?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include free wifi, free breakfast, and an on-site restaurant.
Which room amenities are available at The Monarch Hotel?
Top room amenities include air conditioning, a flat screen TV, and a refrigerator.
What food & drink options are available at The Monarch Hotel?
Guests can enjoy free breakfast, an on-site restaurant, and a lounge during their stay.
What are some restaurants close to The Monarch Hotel?
Conveniently located restaurants include Java House, Mediterraneo, and Mezze on the Deck.
Are there opportunities to exercise at The Monarch Hotel?
Yes, guests have access to a fitness centre during their stay.
Does The Monarch Hotel have airport transportation?
Yes, The Monarch Hotel offers airport transportation for guests. We recommend calling ahead to confirm details.
Are any cleaning services offered at The Monarch Hotel?
Yes, dry cleaning and laundry service are offered to guests.
Does The Monarch Hotel offer any business services?
Yes, it conveniently offers a business centre, meeting rooms, and a banquet room.
Which languages are spoken by the staff at The Monarch Hotel?
The staff speaks multiple languages, including English and Swahili.