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GemSuites Hotel & Apartments, Riverside

4.5 star property
Art Deco hotel with full-service spa and health club

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Front of property
1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, individually furnished
Property entrance
View from room
Sauna

Reviews

7.0 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Bar
  • Spa
  • Housekeeping
  • Room service
The current price is NZ$309
includes taxes & fees
7 Nov - 8 Nov

Explore the area

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

Room options

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, individually furnished

Apartment Bed 1

Highlights

Separate dining area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Kitchen
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Separate bedroom
  • 125 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, individually furnished

Apartment Bed 2

Highlights

Separate dining area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Kitchen
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Fan
  • 170 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, individually furnished

Hotel Suite

Highlights

Separate dining area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Kitchen
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Fan
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

Nairobi

A luxury stay in Nairobi awaits you at GemSuites Hotel & Apartments, Riverside. Within just a 15-minute stroll, you'll find Uhuru Park and Central Park. Highlights at this Art Deco hotel include a full-service spa, a restaurant and an outdoor swimming pool. .The restaurant, Argenti, is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. At the hotel's own lounge bar or poolside bar, you can enjoy a drink. Enjoy the gym, steam room and pool loungers. 431 square feet (40 square metres) of event facilities include 7 meeting rooms and a conference centre, and other business amenities include a business centre. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a coffee shop/cafe and a snack bar/deli. There's also free self parking, along with the convenience of an airport shuttle. .Within a 15-minute drive of this 4.5-property class Kilimani hotel, attractions include United Nations Office at Nairobi and Nairobi National Park.

What's nearby

  • Uhuru Park - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Nairobi Hospital - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • University of Nairobi - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Kenyatta International Convention Centre - 2 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Yaya Centre - 4 min drive - 3.0 km

Getting around

  • Syokimau Station - 26 min drive
  • Nairobi (NBO-Jomo Kenyatta Intl.) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Serena Nairobi Hotel - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Alan Bobbes Bistro - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Hillside Grill - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Bricklayers Arms - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Aksum Bar - ‬11 min walk

About this property

GemSuites Hotel & Apartments, Riverside

Art Deco hotel with full-service spa and health club
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 centre and 7 meeting rooms. Event space at this hotel measures 431 square feet (40 square metres) and includes a conference centre. 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.

  • 94 guestrooms or units
  • 11 levels
  • 2 buildings
  • Conference rooms
  • 431 sq ft of conference space
  • 40 sq. m of conference space
  • Built in 100
  • Deli
  • Terrace on the roof
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Conference centre
  • Business facilities
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Concierge
  • Garden
  • ATM
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Water dispenser
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Bar by the pool
  • Dining venue
GemSuites Hotel & Apartments, Riverside offers 94 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature DVD players and a safe. Each accommodation is individually furnished. Beds feature premium bedding. A pillow menu is available. 55-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium satellite channels. Accommodation at this 4.5-star hotel has kitchens with full-sized fridge/freezers, stovetops, microwaves and separate dining areas. Bathrooms include baths or showers with a deep soaking bath and a rainfall showerhead. Bathrooms are also outfitted with bathrobes, slippers and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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.

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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
  • Private bathroom
  • 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

Renovations and closures

This property is closed from 13 November 2025 to 16 November 2025 (dates subject to change).

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

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

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 and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, debit cards and cash.

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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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at GemSuites Hotel & Apartments, Riverside?

GemSuites Hotel & Apartments, Riverside offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at GemSuites Hotel & Apartments, Riverside?

As of 6 Nov 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at GemSuites Hotel & Apartments, Riverside on 7 Nov 2025 start from NZ$308.88, 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 GemSuites Hotel & Apartments, Riverside?

Yep, GemSuites Hotel & Apartments, Riverside has a free self car park.

Is there a spa on site at GemSuites Hotel & Apartments, Riverside?

Yep, there is an onsite spa at GemSuites Hotel & Apartments, Riverside.

Does GemSuites Hotel & Apartments, Riverside have a pool?

GemSuites Hotel & Apartments, Riverside has an outdoor pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying under the shade of an umbrella and with a coldie from the bar.

What luxury perks are available at GemSuites Hotel & Apartments, Riverside?

GemSuites Hotel & Apartments, Riverside features a full-service spa, a health club and an outdoor pool. All guestrooms come with deep soaking tubs, premium bedding and dining areas.

What makes GemSuites Hotel & Apartments, Riverside a romantic place to stay?

Couples dining and romance packages, as well as deep-soaking baths and premium bedding in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at GemSuites Hotel & Apartments, Riverside.

Are there hot tubs in the rooms at GemSuites Hotel & Apartments, Riverside?

No, but there are deep-soaking baths in the guestrooms.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at GemSuites Hotel & Apartments, Riverside?

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 GemSuites Hotel & Apartments, Riverside?

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 GemSuites Hotel & Apartments, Riverside?

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

Are pets allowed at GemSuites Hotel & Apartments, Riverside?

No, pets and service animals are not allowed.

Is there a golf course on site at GemSuites Hotel & Apartments, Riverside?

There isn't one on site, but Kenya Railway Golf Club is a short 18-minute walk away.

Reviews

GemSuites Hotel & Apartments, Riverside Reviews

7.0

Good

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

5.0/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

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

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Patricie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

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