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Nairobi, KE
Jamia Central Hotel
Nairobi Central Junction Kimathi St
Independent hotel · Guest score 8.2/10
About this hotel
Central Location in Nairobi Jamia Central Hotel, conveniently located in the heart of Nairobi, offers free WiFi, a shared lounge, and complimentary parking. Just a stone's throw away from key attractions such as Kenya National Archives and Nairobi Milliary Stone, this hotel provides easy access to the city's landmarks. Comfortable Rooms with City Views Each room at Jamia Central Hotel is thoughtfully equipped with modern amenities including a balcony overlooking the city, a flat-screen TV, and a fridge. Guests can enjoy a relaxing stay with room service and 24-hour front desk assistance. Diverse Dining Options Indulge in a delicious buffet breakfast with continental and Asian choices or savor African, Middle Eastern, and international cuisine at the on-site restaurant. Special dietary requests such as vegetarian or halal meals are also catered to. Book your stay at Jamia Central Hotel for a memorable experience in Nairobi!
Facilities
- Parking
- Free Parking
- Private parking
- Accessible parking
- Parking garage
All 79 facilities
- WiFi available
- Free WiFi
- Non-smoking rooms
- 24-hour front desk
- Restaurant
- Room service
- Business center
- Family rooms
- BBQ facilities
- Laundry
- Luggage storage
- Express check-in/check-out
- Safety deposit box
- Fax/photocopying
- Tour desk
- Soundproof rooms
- Ironing service
- Meeting/banquet facilities
- Car hire
- Dry cleaning
- Breakfast in the room
- Packed lunches
- Barber/beauty shop
- Currency exchange
- Babysitting/child services
- Chapel/shrine
- Non-smoking throughout
- Private check-in/check-out
- Daily housekeeping
- Designated smoking area
- Shared lounge/TV area
- Shuttle service (additional charge)
- Minimarket on site
- Concierge service
- Special diet menus - on request
- Grocery deliveries
- Snack bar
- ATM/cash machine on site
- Lockers
- Public transport tickets
- Outdoor furniture
- Coffee Shop on site
- Strollers
- Shuttle service
- Staff adhere to local safety protocols
- Laundry washed per local authority guidelines
- Guest rooms disinfected between stays
- Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
- Physical distancing rules followed
- Hand sanitizer in guest room and key areas
- Cashless payment available
- Fire extinguishers
- First aid kit available
- Sanitized tableware & silverware
- Invoice provided
- Guests can opt-out any cleaning services during stay
- Smoke alarms
- Shared stationery like menus, pens are removed
- Guest room sealed after cleaning
- Property cleaned by professional cleaning companies
- Physical distancing in dining areas
- Key access
- Food delivered to guest room
- CCTV outside property
- CCTV in common areas
- Process in place to check health of guests
- Access to health care professionals
- Screens / Barriers between staff and guests for safety
- 24-hour security
- Delivered food - securely covered
- Security alarm
- Breakfast takeaway containers
- Key card access
- Themed dinner nights
Check-in & checkout
- Check-in
- 12:00 PM – 11:30 PM
- Check-out
- 10:00 AM
Rooms & rates
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Guest sentiment
- Cleanliness8.6
Multiple reviewers note clean rooms and provided towels/soap; overall cleanliness is consistently praised.
- Service8.7
Staff repeatedly described as friendly, welcoming and helpful (24/7 reception, security assistance and extra help with local arrangements).
- Location9.2
Central location in Jamia Mall opposite the central market and close to shops/transport; very convenient for CBD, though some mention the surrounding area can feel less safe at night.
- Room Quality7.9
Rooms are described as spacious and clean with hot water and balconies on some rooms; furnishings are basic/dated and some rooms lack AC or mosquito nets.
- Amenities6.7
Limited amenities: no AC/ceiling fan in many rooms, no lift (2nd floor), only small bottled water provided, slippers inconsistent; positives include hot showers and working TV.
- Value for Money8.5
Multiple guests explicitly call the hotel good value or price-appropriate for the central location and room size.
- Food and Beverage7.8
On-site restaurant is mentioned as tasty by some, but other guests note limited menu choices; mixed but generally acceptable.
- Overall Experience8.2
Overall positive impressions with repeat guests, strong service and location; minor negatives (noise, amenities, occasional WiFi issues) temper the experience.
Guest reviews
The hotel is in the city center, in Jamia Mall. There is a Navis supermarket in the next building. Easy to reach. The tourist attractions are in walking distance.
The hotel is in the city center, in Jamia Mall. There is a Navis supermarket in the next building. Easy to reach. The tourist attractions are in walking distance.
Close to Jamia Mosque so you can hear the prayers 5 times a day.
The hotel is in the city center in a mall. The major tourist attractions are within walking distance. There is a Navis supermarket in the next building.
The hotel is in the city center in a mall. The major tourist attractions are within walking distance. There is a Navis supermarket in the next building.
The hotel is next to Jamia Mosque, so you can hear the 5 calls every day.
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Excellent hotel Excellent staff Excellent location Very clean
Excellent hotel Excellent staff Excellent location Very clean
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The hotel looks run down. The entrance from the mall is not customer friendly. At night I could hear noise and yelling. At 4 am the call for prayer from the mosque was extremely loud and woke me up and lasted a long time. No way to relax. The area around is scary looking. Breakfast was terrible and the bread was not even toasted! I do not recommend it.
Central location, pick-up service at a reasonable price, safe, comfortable bed
Central location, pick-up service at a reasonable price, safe, comfortable bed
The lady at the reception clearly didn't feel like working.
The location was good. There's a restaurant in the hotel. It's close to all important things. Very convenient.
The location was good. There's a restaurant in the hotel. It's close to all important things. Very convenient.
Good location near the chaotic center of Nairobi, clean structure with constant surveillance
Good location near the chaotic center of Nairobi, clean structure with constant surveillance
If you enter from the wrong side it's difficult to understand how to access the hotel