Ambassadeur Hotel

The Ambassador Hotel in Nairobi is a budget-friendly option located in the heart of the city’s Central Business District, making it ideal for business travelers or visitors who want easy access to key landmarks, shops, and transport. Guests often praise its central location, friendly staff, and good breakfast, as well as the convenience of having dining and bar facilities on site. However, the hotel’s biggest drawbacks include noise from the busy streets and nearby bus stations, dated interiors, and occasional cleanliness or maintenance issues. Overall, it offers good value for money if you’re looking for a simple, centrally located stay, but those seeking more modern amenities or a quieter environment may prefer alternative hotels in areas like Westlands or Karen.

This is chicken and vegetables soup. Very spicy but still delicious. I’m not keen to eat very spicy meals but I finished this soup. The restaurant staff are incredibly amazing. I know it’s a hard job to serve but they always showed a warm welcome from the door to my table. This is my 2nd time here.

The place is centrally located in Nairobi CBD.....easy to locate. The place is cool and quiet for an intimate date. Food is nice and their services are good as well. Loved it

If you’ve ever walked down Moi Avenue, right opposite Kencom House, you can’t miss the iconic Ambassadeur Hotel. It’s one of Nairobi’s long-standing 3-star hotels, popular with both locals and international visitors who want to stay in the heart of the city without breaking the bank. What to Expect: 🛏️ Accommodation – Clean, simple rooms with Wi-Fi, satellite TV, and hot showers. Perfect for budget and mid-range travelers. 🍴 Dining – A restaurant that serves both local Kenyan dishes (ugali, nyama choma, pilau) and international options. 🥂 Bar & Lounge – A cozy spot for evening drinks and meetups. 🏢 Conference & Meeting Facilities – Popular for business meetings, trainings, and workshops given its CBD location. Location & Landmarks: 📍 Along Moi Avenue, directly opposite Kencom House and close to Development House. 📍 Walking distance to Jamia Mosque, Hilton Nairobi, and Kenyatta Avenue. 🚏 Well-connected to matatu and bus stages (Kencom Stage, Ambassadeur Stage). Why Guests Like It: ✅ Super central – right in the CBD, easy to access government offices, banks, and shopping malls. ✅ Affordable compared to nearby hotels like Sarova Stanley. ✅ Reliable service – staff are known to be welcoming. What to Keep in Mind: ⚠️ Being in the CBD, expect city noise (matatus, hawkers, nightlife). ⚠️ It’s a classic-style hotel, not as modern or luxury-focused as newer chains. Vibes: Ambassadeur Hotel gives you that “old-school Nairobi” charm – it has been around for decades, seen Nairobi evolve, and still holds a strong spot for budget travelers, business people on short stays, and locals looking for a convenient place to meet up. Overall: Perfect if you want a pocket-friendly, central Nairobi hotel with all the basics covered. Great for stopovers, business trips, or as a hub while exploring the city.

A very great view, located within the CBD , friendly and accommodative

I didn't know how important is renovation until visited the ambassadeur hotel. Please have money for the work.

Located right in the middle of Nairobi CBD, making it very convenient for people who'd have engagements within town. The service is all good and I felt welcome at the hotel. Incase you're on bed and breakfast and you don't take breakfast, you can have dinner instead which I saw as a great arrangement. Their food is pretty good as well. However, given the location- right next to archives and the bus stop, there's a lot of noise that goes into the night. Though the noise is diminished in some rooms. The hotel is an old one and you can tell by the interiors and furniture that it has stood the test of time and used to be pompous back then. They could do with a little renovations just to make things better since it has the potential to draw in clients because of its location, great service and good food. The fact that one has to get into the bathtub to have a shower doesn't sit well with me. The shower ran cold at some point and I had to finish showering regardless. The toilet also had issues with flushing; I however appreciate the staffs' patience with sorting out the issues-they tried their best. It's an okay hotel just not a wooow hotel and I don't think I'd visit for a second time.

Talk of a quiet convenient place to relax