Bankhouse Karen

3.5 star property
3.5-star hotel in Karen

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Garden view
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Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed, Garden View, Garden Area | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Lobby lounge
Property grounds

Reviews

4.0 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast included
  • Gym
  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

Map
Ndege Road, Karen, Nairobi, Nairobi County
  • Karen Blixen Museum
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Karen Blixen Coffee Garden and Cottages
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Giraffe Centre
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Nairobi (NBO-Jomo Kenyatta Intl.)
    ‪30 min drive‬

Room options

Twin Room, Multiple Beds

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed, Garden View, Garden Area

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

Superior Room, 1 Double Bed, Garden View, Garden Area

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

Nairobi

Karen stay.Your stay at this Karen hotel places you within 2 miles (3 km) of The Karen Hospital and Kazuri Beads Factory. Karen Country Club and Karen Blixen Coffee Garden and Cottages are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Karen Blixen Museum - 3 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Karen Blixen Coffee Garden and Cottages - 3 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Giraffe Centre - 8 min drive - 3.2 miles
  • Bomas of Kenya - 9 min drive - 3.5 miles
  • Yaya Centre - 14 min drive - 7.8 miles

Getting around

  • Syokimau Station - 26 min drive
  • Nairobi (WIL-Wilson) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cultiva Farm Kenya - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Java House Karen - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Mangrove Cafe - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Rib Racks Bbq - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Karen Hunters One Stop Centre - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Bankhouse Karen

3.5-star hotel in Karen
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily. WiFi is free in public spaces.

A fitness center, a terrace, and barbecue grills are also featured at the business-friendly Bankhouse Karen. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. Self parking is free.

This 3.5-star Nairobi hotel is smoke free.

  • 10 guestrooms or units
  • Meeting rooms
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Television in lobby
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Bankhouse Karen offers 10 accommodations with safes and slippers. Plasma televisions come with satellite channels.

Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers and complimentary toiletries. This Nairobi hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Irons/ironing boards and hair dryers can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Languages

English, Swahili

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground

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

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table
  • Gym
  • Playground
  • TV in common areas

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • No elevator
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Wheelchair accessibility

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Plasma TV with satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Express check-out available

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 ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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 45 per vehicle (one-way)

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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
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.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, debit cards, and cash.

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Bankhouse Karen to the airport?

Bankhouse Karen is 11.8 mi (26-min drive) away from the Nairobi (WIL-Wilson) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Bankhouse Karen have an airport shuttle?

Bankhouse Karen offers an airport shuttle 24 hours a day, on request, for a charge of USD 45 per vehicle, one-way.

Does Bankhouse Karen offer free breakfast?

Bankhouse Karen offers free continental breakfast every day from 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Bankhouse Karen?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but Lucky 8 Casino (16-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Bankhouse Karen?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Bankhouse Karen?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Bankhouse Karen have a pool?

Bankhouse Karen does not have a pool.

Does Bankhouse Karen have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Bankhouse Karen have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Bankhouse Karen to downtown Nairobi?

Bankhouse Karen is 7.4 mi away from Nairobi.

Bankhouse Karen Reviews

Reviews

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6.0/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

4.0/10

Amenities

4.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

4/10 Poor

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Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
no wifi in rooms, not as nice as the pictures, not worth the price, food was only fair, not worth the price.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019