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Parkview Hotel was satisfactory for myself, but not my wife. The price was right and the location is near city center. Rooms were clean, only problem was standing water in the bathroom between shower and toilet. One odd thing was the placement of the TV in the sitting room. From one couch I couldn't see it at all, from the second, half the screen was blocked by the arm of the other one. I suppose I could have rearranged things but since I was there for only one nite i didn't bother. Lady at reception was nice, but she couldn't find my reservation. I was allowed to check in anyway,(would this have been the case had they been busy?) being told her workmate would look for the res. he found it which was gud coz it was prepaid. Had a sandwich and fries from the restaurant. Sandwich was fine, fries were soggy, but i have come to the conclusion its a Kenyan thing. Returned from my inlaws around midnite, the restaurant being closed, i asked reception for a bottle of water. Was told he couldn't help me. About 5 minutes later he appeared at my door with a bottle of water(70ksh). It would have been nice if i could have gotten it before i dry swallowed 2 of the 3 pills i needed to take. I think breakfast was included in my rate but we didn't make it. In conclusion, its an acceptable place for a budget traveler as myself, but if you are a bit fussy or have a fussy wife, maybe this is not the place for you.