Marble Arch Hotel

3.0 star property
Hotel with free parking, a quick walk to National Archives
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
December 2024
January 2025

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Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed | Balcony
Suite, 1 Bedroom
Suite, 1 Bedroom | Private kitchen
Exterior
Suite, 1 Bedroom | Living area

Reviews

7.6 out of 10

Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
    Bar
  • Breakfast available
    Breakfast available
  • Room service
    Room service
  • 24/7 front desk
    24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
    Housekeeping
  • Laundry
    Laundry

Explore the area

Map
Lagos Road, Nairobi
  • National Archives
    6 min walk
  • University of Nairobi
    8 min walk
  • City Market
    9 min walk
  • Nairobi (WIL-Wilson)
    6 min drive

Room options

Triple Room

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
TV
Ceiling fan
4 bedrooms
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Large Single Beds

Twin Room, 2 Single Beds

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
TV
Ceiling fan
4 bedrooms
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
TV
Ceiling fan
4 bedrooms
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Suite, 1 Bedroom

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
TV
Ceiling fan
4 bedrooms
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Nairobi

Marble Arch Hotel places you in the centre of Nairobi, within just a 15-minute stroll of National Archives and Kenyatta International Convention Centre. Highlights at this hotel include a restaurant, free self-parking and a bar/lounge. .This business-friendly hotel offers free WiFi in public areas, a business centre and concierge services. Other amenities include a coffee shop/cafe, a snack bar/deli and laundry facilities. Each morning continental breakfast is served between 6:30 AM and 9:30 AM. There's also the convenience of an airport shuttle. .With a stay at this 3-property class Nairobi Central hotel, you'll be 1.5 km (0.9 mi) from Parliament Building and 3.3 km (2 mi) from Nairobi Hospital.

What's nearby

  • National Archives - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • University of Nairobi - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Kenyatta International Convention Centre - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Nairobi Hospital - 4 min drive - 3.5 km
  • Nairobi National Park - 11 min drive - 9.5 km

Getting around

  • Lukenya (Kitengela) Station - 29 min drive
  • Nairobi (NBO-Jomo Kenyatta Intl.) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Club Scratch Bar and Grill - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Thai-Chi - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Smothers Restaurant - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Azuri Cafe n resturant - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Kipepeo Restaurant - RiverRoad - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Marble Arch Hotel

Hotel with free parking, a quick walk to National Archives
There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe and a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A business centre, meeting rooms, and limo/town car service are available.

Public spaces have free WiFi. A terrace, tour/ticket assistance, and concierge services are also featured at the business-friendly Marble Arch Hotel. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Nairobi hotel.

  • 41 guestrooms or units
  • Conference rooms
  • Deli
  • Business facilities
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Car service
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Terrace
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Lift
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
Marble Arch Hotel offers 41 air-conditioned accommodations with a safe and free newspapers. Rooms open to balconies. Cable televisions are provided.

Bathrooms include baths or showers with a rainfall showerhead, slippers and complimentary toiletries. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottles of water and coffee/tea makers. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and hairdryers can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a limited basis.

Languages

English, 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
  • Limo/town car service
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: USD 10 for adults and USD 5 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • Lift

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Mosquito nets

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 24-inch TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: noon; check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out
A late check-out fee will be charged

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
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 3 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

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.

  • Fee for continental breakfast: from approximately USD 10 for adults and from USD 5 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 30 per vehicle (one-way)
  • A late check-out fee will be charged

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
Cashless transactions are available
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
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. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, debit cards and cash. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • One child aged 3 years old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Marble Arch Hotel?

Marble Arch Hotel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Marble Arch Hotel?

As of 25 Nov 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Marble Arch Hotel on 5 Dec 2024 start from AU$75.07, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at Marble Arch Hotel?

Yep, Marble Arch Hotel has a free self car park.

What makes Marble Arch Hotel a romantic place to stay?

A lounge bar and 24-hour room service, as well as rainfall showerheads and private balconies in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Marble Arch Hotel.

Does Marble Arch Hotel serve breakfast?

You bet, continental brekkie is served daily from 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Marble Arch Hotel?

No, but there's an airport shuttle that runs 24 hours a day on request for a fee.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Marble Arch Hotel?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves breakfast, lunch and dinner.

What time are check-in & check-out at Marble Arch Hotel?

Check-in begins at noon. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Marble Arch Hotel?

No, pets are not allowed.

Marble Arch Hotel Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 12 out of 43 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 17 out of 43 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 43 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 43 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 43 reviews" "

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Chinyere

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Richard, Chicago

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Older building but great staff.
Stayed 8 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Konfino

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The place is looking safe,at no time during my stay was I worried of my safety,
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

CONOR

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

2/10 Terrible

Al

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is an old property, need to be demolished.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christine, Fontana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Couldn’t be any happier, the receptionist was out of her way to contact Uber for us , helpful staffs, she or either the security guy walked us to near by store to find anything you need for safety, they even cook ginger water for me when I had stomach problem from Diani beach
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

George

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christine, Fontana

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The receptionist was amazing, she even call uber for us when we have trouble connecting, staff was helpful and helping with my luggages as well , highly recommended this hotel
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

2/10 Terrible

HELEN OYIZA

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Ajang

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was good stay
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Good hotel
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

stephen

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

George

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were amazing, so helpful and informative!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021

4/10 Poor

moses

Business traveller, Travelled with family
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The sweet old Marble Arch Hotel is no more!
For the last several years- 8 to be exact- Marble Arch Hotel is the place I always went to when dropping in from the US and even during local stays while in Nairobi. Everything then was perfect. Not anymore. Something seemed to have gone wrong somewhere. Marble Arch is now crumbling. First, I was checked into a room with a leaking toilet. No apologies. Worst of it, I got no concession when I was switched into a new room the following day.Second, some of my stuff went missing from one of my bags. I will be honest and say that I am not absolutely certain whether that happened at the hotel or at the airport. However, we could have easily established that fact if security cared to run through their CCTV tape. They didn't. Or, if they did they have never reached out to me two weeks down. Awful, awful experience. I wouldnt recommend this hotel to anyone whatsoever. And for me, I am done with it.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019

6/10 Okay

Kamini

Travelled with family
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I like the Marble structural Components of Marble Arch Hotel, the rooms and the general layout. I do not like the street congestion and noise around the hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019

8/10 Good

Kelvin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Amazing staff at reception and room cleaning lady were truly great. However, area is a little too hectic with buses and hard to find.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2018

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2018

8/10 Good

Harrison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful
We were in Nairobi for a night and this hotel was really nice. Their staff are friendly and helpful at all times. It’s just alito in a noisy area, but overall it’s wonderful. I’ve already booked it for my next stay in nairobi
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2018

6/10 Okay

Beatrice , south Africa

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel but terrible surrounding
The matatus and noise!!! But probably ok for the price
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2018

10/10 Excellent

Mel, Wisconsin, USA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful, low cost and convenient
Amazing place. The staff is wonderfully attentive and go well beyond the norm! Food is good - get the breakfast with the room - it is worth it. Rooms are clean, beds are very comfortable. Get a room in the back as it is on busy road but that makes it very accessible. Many sights and shopping are all walk-able. Came back 3 times within the context of my trip.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2017

10/10 Excellent

Big D, UK

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Luxury in Nairobi at a great price.
Excellent hotel with super friendly staff. Clean and in very good condition. Hotel safe to store valuables. Runs 24-7. A little noisy outside but aren't all hotels in central Nairobi? Pick up and drop off to airport worked well with no hitches, I recommend this hotel and will certainly use it again.

6/10 Okay

Martin Kat, Singapore

Liked: Staff & service
No frills hotel
Hotel looks old from outside and inside Room is clean and tidy Buffet breakfast looks tired Ordered breakfast from the menu which is good and fresh. No lifts and no air-con inside the room. Only a fan. Choose a room facing inside and not the main road if you like quiet