10/10 Excellent
Patricie
Jul 6, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Patricie
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
GemSuites Hotel & Apartments, Riverside
4.5 star property
Upscale Art Deco hotel in Kilimani
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Reviews
7.07.0 out of 10
Good
Popular amenities
- Pool
- Kitchen
- Bar
- Spa
- Housekeeping
- Room service
Explore the area
Riverside Lane, Lavington, Nairobi, 00202
- University of Nairobi15 min walk
- Kenyatta International Convention Centre2 min drive
- Yaya Centre4 min drive
- Nairobi (NBO-Jomo Kenyatta Intl.)18 min drive
Room options
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Apartment Bed 2
- 2 bedrooms
- Sleeps 4
- 2 Queen Beds
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Apartment Bed 1
- Sleeps 2
- 1 King Bed
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Hotel Suite
- 1 bedroom
- Sleeps 2
- 1 Queen Bed
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Penthouse
- 3 bedrooms
- Sleeps 6
- 3 Queen Beds
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About the neighborhood
Nairobi
Kilimani stay.Within a 15-minute walk of this Kilimani hotel, you'll find Uhuru Park and Central Park. Nairobi Gallery and Teleposta Towers are also within 2 miles (3 km).
What's nearby
- Uhuru Park - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
- Nairobi Hospital - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
- University of Nairobi - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
- Kenyatta International Convention Centre - 2 min drive - 1.4 miles
- Yaya Centre - 4 min drive - 1.9 miles
Getting around
- Syokimau Station - 26 min drive
- Jomo Kenyatta Intl. Airport (NBO) - 29 min drive
Restaurants
- Mwendaz - 20 min walk
- Lava Latte - 13 min walk
- Aksum Bar - 11 min walk
- Mandhari Restaurant - 11 min walk
- Cheche Steakhouse - 15 min walk
About this property
GemSuites Hotel & Apartments, Riverside
Upscale Art Deco hotel in Kilimani
GemSuites Hotel & Apartments, Riverside offers its guests a full-service spa, an outdoor pool, and a health club. There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe and a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces.
Business amenities include a business center and 7 meeting rooms. Event space at this hotel measures 431 square feet (40 square meters) and includes a conference center. A steam room, a rooftop terrace, and a vending machine are also featured at the luxury GemSuites Hotel & Apartments, Riverside. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. Self parking is free.
Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4.5-star Nairobi hotel.
- 94 guestrooms or units
- 11 levels
- 2 buildings
- Meeting rooms
- 431 sq ft of conference space
- 40 sq m of conference space
- Built in 100
- Deli
- Terrace on the roof
- Poolside lounge chairs
- Umbrellas for the pool
- Conference center
- Business facilities
- Dry cleaning
- Front desk (24 hours)
- Staff is multilingual
- Storage area for luggage
- Concierge
- Garden
- ATM
- Smoking in designated areas
- Water dispenser
- Bar or lounge
- Coffee shop
- Bar by the pool
- Dining venue
GemSuites Hotel & Apartments, Riverside offers 94 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature DVD players and safes. Each accommodation is individually furnished. Beds feature premium bedding. A pillow menu is available. 55-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium satellite channels. Accommodations at this 4.5-star hotel have kitchens with full-sized refrigerators/freezers, stovetops, microwaves, and separate dining areas. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers with deep soaking bathtubs and rainfall showerheads. Bathrooms are also outfitted with bathrobes, slippers, and complimentary toiletries.
Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Housekeeping is provided daily.
Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the hotel's full-service spa. The spa is equipped with a sauna. The spa is open daily.
Languages
English, French, German, Swahili
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Property amenities
Family friendly
- DVD player
- In-room full-sized refrigerator/freezer
- In-room kitchen
- In-room microwave
- Living room
- Outdoor pool
- Separate in-room dining area
- Snack bar/deli
- Soundproofed rooms
Internet
- Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
- Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
- 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
- Free self parking on site
Food and drink
- A bar/lounge
- A coffee shop/cafe
- A poolside bar
- A restaurant
- Couples/private dining
- Private picnics
- Snack bar/deli
Things to do
- Full-service spa
- Health club
- Outdoor pool
- Steam room
Accessibility
- If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
- Accessible airport shuttle
- Area rugs in public areas
- Front entrance ramp
- Gravel flooring in public areas
- Hardwood flooring in public areas
- No elevator
- Smooth flooring in public areas
- Tile flooring in public areas
- Well-lit path to entrance
- Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
- Wheelchair-accessible business center
- Wheelchair-accessible lounge
- Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
- Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
- Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
Room amenities
Entertainment
- 55-inch flat-screen TV with premium satellite channels
- DVD player
Bedroom
- Pillow menu
- Premium bedding
Bathroom
- Bathrobes
- Bathtub or shower
- Deep soaking bathtub or rainfall showerhead
- Free toiletries
- Hair dryer
- Shampoo
- Slippers
- Soap
- Toilet paper
- Towels provided
Food and drink
- Coffee/tea maker
- Cookware, dishware, and utensils
- Electric kettle
- Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
- Kitchen
- Limited room service
- Meal delivery service
- Microwave
- Oven
- Restaurant dining guides
- Separate dining area
- Stovetop
More
- Access via exterior corridors
- Desk
- Electrical adapters
- Fan
- Individual furnishings
- Iron/ironing board
- Laptop workspace
- Living room
- Phone
- Safe
- Soundproofed rooms
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in fee
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 11 AM
Special check-in instructions
This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after midnight please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
- Pets and service animals are not allowed at GemSuites Hotel & Apartments, Riverside
Children and extra beds
- Children are welcome.
- Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Property payment types
Important information
Optional extras
The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.
- Airport shuttle fee: USD 35.00 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 5)
- Late check-in fee
This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
- This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, debit cards, and cash.
We should mention
- Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
- Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.
Property is also known as
Gemsuites Luxury Serviced Apar Hotel Nairobi
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Gemsuites Luxury Serviced Apar Nairobi
GemSuites Hotel Apartments Riverside Nairobi
GemSuites Hotel Apartments Riverside
GemSuites Riverside Nairobi
GemSuites Riverside
Gemsuites Luxury Serviced Apar
GemSuites Hotel & Apartments, Riverside Hotel
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Frequently asked questions
How close is GemSuites Hotel & Apartments, Riverside to the airport?
GemSuites Hotel & Apartments, Riverside is 3.5 mi (13-min drive) away from the Nairobi (WIL-Wilson) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.
Does GemSuites Hotel & Apartments, Riverside have an airport shuttle?
GemSuites Hotel & Apartments, Riverside offers an airport shuttle 24 hours a day, on request, for a charge of USD 35.00 per vehicle, one-way.
Does GemSuites Hotel & Apartments, Riverside offer free breakfast?
GemSuites Hotel & Apartments, Riverside does not offer free breakfast.
Is there a casino at GemSuites Hotel & Apartments, Riverside?
No, there is no casino at this hotel, but Lucky 8 Casino (5-min drive) is nearby.
What time is check-in at GemSuites Hotel & Apartments, Riverside?
Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: midnight.
Is there free parking at GemSuites Hotel & Apartments, Riverside?
This hotel offers free self parking.
Does GemSuites Hotel & Apartments, Riverside have a pool?
GemSuites Hotel & Apartments, Riverside features an outdoor pool.
Does GemSuites Hotel & Apartments, Riverside have a restaurant?
Yes, there is a restaurant on site.
Does GemSuites Hotel & Apartments, Riverside have a spa?
Yes, this hotel has a spa.
How close is GemSuites Hotel & Apartments, Riverside to downtown Nairobi?
GemSuites Hotel & Apartments, Riverside is 0.9 mi away from Nairobi.
GemSuites Hotel & Apartments, Riverside Reviews
Reviews
7.0
Good
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 2 out of 4 reviews
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Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 4 reviews
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9.0/10
Cleanliness
8.6/10
Staff & service
5.0/10
Amenities
7.0/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.8/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
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Jun 7, 2025
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The staff is very friendly and helpful
Jael
Stayed 8 nights in May 2025
6/10 Okay
Oscar
Business traveler
Aug 28, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Very friendly staff but they’re understaffed. Water in the shower was warm, at best.
Oscar
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2024
2/10 Terrible
Verified traveler
Nov 15, 2019
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Verified traveler
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