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GemSuites Hotel & Apartments, Riverside

4.5 star property

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Front of property
Property entrance
Penthouse | View from room
Meeting facility
Penthouse

Reviews

6.0 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Bar
  • Spa
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

Map
Riverside Lane, Lavington, Nairobi, 00202
  • University of Nairobi
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Kenyatta International Convention Centre
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Yaya Centre
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Nairobi (NBO-Jomo Kenyatta Intl.)
    ‪18 min drive‬

Room options

Apartment Bed 2

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Apartment Bed 1

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Hotel Suite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Penthouse

  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Queen Beds

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About this property

GemSuites Hotel & Apartments, Riverside

Art Deco hotel with a full-service spa and a health club
This hotel features a full-service spa, an outdoor pool, and a restaurant. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, a health club, a bar/lounge, and a poolside bar are onsite.
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.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool, a health club, and a steam room.
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.
During your stay at GemSuites Hotel & Apartments, Riverside, you'll be within walking distance of Uhuru Park. Features include free WiFi in public areas and free self parking, plus a full-service spa.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self parking
  • Drinking and dining options include a coffee shop, a restaurant, a poolside bar, and a bar/lounge
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool
  • Indulge in a treatment at the full-service spa
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, a concierge, and luggage storage
  • Onsite recreation includes a gym and a steam room
  • 11 minutes by car from United Nations Office at Nairobi and 11 minutes from Nairobi National Park
  • Airport shuttle service available for a fee
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.

Argenti - This restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Languages

English, French, German, Swahili

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour return 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

Restaurants on site

  • Argenti

Things to do

  • Full-service spa
  • Health club
  • Outdoor pool
  • Steam room

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

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Luggage storage
  • Vending machine
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Proposal/romance packages

Business services

  • 7 meeting rooms
  • Business centre
  • Conference centre (431 square foot of space)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Rooftop terrace
  • Vegetable garden

Full-service spa

  • Sauna
  • Spa open daily

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 lift
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 11 floors
  • 2 buildings
  • Art Deco architecture
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 100
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Vegan dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Pillow menu
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Deep soaking bathtub or rainfall showerhead
  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 55-inch flat-screen TV with premium satellite channels
  • DVD player

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Hob
  • Kitchen
  • Limited room service
  • Meal delivery service
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Restaurant dining guides
  • Separate dining area

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.

Payment types at the property

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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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
GemSuites Hotel & Apartments, Riverside offers transfers from the airport (fees may apply). Please contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation with your arrival details prior to travel. To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property at least 24 hours prior to arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests arriving after midnight must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.

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

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GemSuites Hotel & Apartments, Riverside Reviews

Reviews

6.0
Rating 10 - Excellent. 1 out of 3 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 3 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 3 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 3 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 3 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

5.0/10

Amenities

6.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The staff is very friendly and helpful
Stayed 8 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Oscar

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Very friendly staff but they’re understaffed. Water in the shower was warm, at best.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2019