The Luke Hotel Nairobi, Nairobi ➤ Reviews, Rooms & Prices 2025

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About the Hotel

Thika Road, Nairobi, Ke, Nairobi, Kenya

The Luke Hotel is a luxury establishment in Nairobi, Kenya, known for its elegant decor and exceptional hospitality. It serves as a distinguished host to prominent leaders, renowned authors, and international celebrities. The hotel combines a rich historical charm with modern amenities in the serene suburb of Garden Estate, making it a unique destination for both leisure and business travelers.

Location

Located in Garden Estate, The Luke Hotel is easily accessible from Nairobi's central business district, approximately 6 miles away. The hotel is also within reach of Wilson Airport, located 12.5 miles away. Various transport services are available to enable seamless travel to various local attractions and business areas.

Rooms

The Luke Hotel offers spacious and well-furnished rooms, accommodating a range of guest preferences. Each room is meticulously cleaned and disinfected between stays to ensure guest safety. The decor features antique furnishings and restored period details, enveloping guests in a royal ambiance.

Eat & Drink

Guests can indulge in culinary delights at the hotel's renowned restaurant, showcasing vibrant flavors of both local and international cuisines. The hotel's grill provides a casual dining experience, featuring succulent meats and fresh ingredients. A 24-hour room service ensures that guests can enjoy their meals at their convenience.

Leisure & Business

The hotel features an outdoor swimming pool, a fitness center, and a children's playground for leisure activities. For business travelers, it has versatile meeting rooms equipped with state-of-the-art technology, catering services, and a professional team to ensure successful events. The free Wi-Fi service is available throughout the property, facilitating both work and leisure.

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Getting around

A list of all available modes of transport

City Center

Nairobi 5.1 mi

Airports

Wilson (WIL) 9.5 mi

Jomo Kenyatta (NBO) 13.9 mi

Train

Nairobi Railway Station 5.0 mi

Facilities

The hotel offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences

Wi-Fi

Parking

Valet parking

Baggage storage

24-hour services

Late check-in/ -out

24-hour reception

24-hour security

General

No smoking on site
Wi-Fi
Parking
Safe deposit box
24-hour reception
Late check-in/ -out
Wheelchair access
24-hour security
Air conditioning in public areas
Baggage storage
Elevator
Currency exchange
Hairdresser
Beauty salon
Fireplace
Multilingual staff
Cell phone network

Sports & Fitness

Exercise gym

Services

Valet parking
Room service
Laundry
Newspaper service

Dining

Half board
Continental breakfast
Restaurant with air conditioning
Pub
Cafe
Swim-up bar
Poolside snack bar
Buffet breakfast

Business

Business center
Meeting/ Banquet facilities
Projector
Printers
Fax/Photocopying

Children

High chairs
Playground

Spa & Leisure

Private swimming pool
Outdoor swimming pool
Beach umbrellas
Sun loungers
Night club
Sun terrace
Garden area
BBQ facilities
Leisure/ TV room

Room features

Dining room
Terrace
Clothes dryer

Location

Thika Road, Nairobi, Ke, Nairobi, Kenya

Map view

Thika Road, Nairobi, Ke, Nairobi, Kenya

City landmarks

Forest

Karura Forest

2.2 mi

Garden Estate

5100 ft

Links Road Nyali

Nairobi Mamba Village

2.2 mi

Kariobangi

2.8 mi

Huruma

1.6 mi

Golf Course

Muthaiga Golf Club

2.6 mi

Church

Victory Faith Center

2000 ft

Victory Faith Church

2100 ft

Church of the Lord

2400 ft

Mall

Essentials

2700 ft

Maximum Miracle Centre

2600 ft

IMAX Garden City

2600 ft

Church

Nairobi Lighthouse Church

2800 ft

Century Cinemax

2800 ft

PCEA Church

2900 ft

Ruaraka Methodist Church

3000 ft

Mall

Garden City Mall

1.0 mi

Church

PCEA Thome

3200 ft

Overcomming Faith Church

3400 ft

Baptist Mission of Kenya

3900 ft

Ruaraka Baptist

3900 ft

Mall

Mountain Mall

4000 ft

Moi International Sports Centre

1.5 mi

Church

Ruaraka Baptist Church

4200 ft

Bayer East Africa

1.6 mi

GSU Mosque

4300 ft

Church

Queen of Apostles Catholic church

5100 ft

Nearby

Bourbon Bridge Lounge

1700 ft

Church

Nairobi Gospel Assembly Church

1800 ft

Nairobi Gospel Assembly Complex

1900 ft

Restaurants

Roasters Inn

100 ft

Restaurant

G-cafe Masai Coffee

2500 ft

Thika Road Mountain Mall

Artcaffe

3000 ft

Garden City Mall Thika Superhighway p o Box 14510 00800

Reviews and Ratings

Feedback from previous guests about their experience.

62%

liked the hotel and would stay again

6.2/10

Nice

Rooms

5.0

Location

5.0

Service

5.0

Dining

5.0

Matthew

United States of America, March 2025

6.6/10

The Luke offers an ideally located experience near the city center with spacious, clean rooms and a nice swimming pool. However, I faced serious issues with the customer service, particularly at the reception, which significantly marred my overall stay. It's a beautiful hotel, but my interactions with staff left much to be desired.

Rooms

5.0

The rooms are spacious and well-maintained, with a smart swimming pool as a bonus.

Service

5.0

Unfortunately, my experience with the reception staff was disappointing. I encountered rudeness and a lack of professionalism that made my stay less enjoyable.

Location

5.0

The hotel's location, just 8 km from the city center along Thika Super Highway, is convenient and ideal for exploring Nairobi.

Dining

5.0

The menu features delicious regional products, and I enjoyed the dining options available.

Facilities

5.0

Facilities like room service, laundry, and valet parking were available, but I found the service lacked attentiveness.

Norman

United States of America, March 2025

6.6/10

My stay at The Luke had its ups and downs. The location along Thika Super Highway was super convenient, but the service left much to be desired. Dealing with a rude manager during my late checkout put a damper on things, especially after I had recommended the place to friends.

Rooms

5.0

The room was okay, but definitely didn't match the price I paid. It felt cramped, like a local lodging, rather than a top-tier hotel.

Service

5.0

The service was pretty disappointing. The receptionist I dealt with was rude and unhelpful, which really ruined my last experience there.

Location

5.0

The location was solid, just 8km from the city center, making it easy to get around.

Dining

5.0

I found the food options pretty lackluster and overpriced, which was a bummer.

Facilities

5.0

Facilities like room service and laundry were available, but they didn't really make up for the overall experience.

Lauren

United States of America, March 2025

6.0/10

I recently stayed at The Luke in Nairobi, and while the hotel itself is beautiful and the rooms are clean, I found the service to be disappointing. especially at checkout. The location is convenient, being just 8km from the city center, but my experience with the reception staff left me frustrated.

Rooms

5.0

The rooms were clean and comfortable, providing a nice place to unwind after a busy day.

Service

5.0

Unfortunately, the service was lacking. I encountered a rude receptionist who made me feel unwelcome and treated me poorly during my checkout.

Location

5.0

The hotel is conveniently located along Thika Super Highway, making it easy to access the city center.

Dining

5.0

The dining menu offered some delicious options, although I didn’t get to fully enjoy it due to the service issues.

Facilities

5.0

Facilities like room service and valet parking were available, which I found to be helpful during my stay.

Larry

United States of America, February 2025

5.4/10

My experience at The Luke was mixed. While the location is convenient, I faced some significant issues with the service, especially from the reception staff. The aesthetics of the hotel are lovely, but the attitude of certain staff members left much to be desired.

Rooms

5.0

The rooms were spacious, but I encountered a situation where access to my room was problematic. It should have been ready for guests, yet it wasn't.

Service

5.0

Service was lacking, particularly from the reception. I felt treated poorly and unappreciated during my stay, which overshadowed the beautiful hotel experience.

Location

5.0

The location is excellent, just 8 km from the city center along the Thika Super Highway, making it accessible for visiting Nairobi.

Dining

5.0

I appreciated the dining options, especially the fresh unlimited pancakes (they were a good treat!), though service could have been better.

Facilities

5.0

The hotel offers useful facilities like room service and laundry, but the overall experience was affected by the staff's attitude.

Nancy

United States of America, February 2025

6.6/10

My stay at The Luke had its highlights, especially with the clean and spacious rooms, but the service left a lot to be desired. The rude treatment I received at the reception was a major downside, overshadowing the beautiful hotel. Unfortunately, my last day experience tainted the overall impression.

Rooms

5.0

The rooms were spacious and clean, and the swimming pool area was quite nice. However, I found the bathroom to be notably small.

Service

5.0

The service was disappointing, especially at the reception. The staff's attitude made me feel unwelcome and unappreciated, affecting my entire stay.

Location

5.0

The hotel is conveniently located about 8 km from the city center along Thika Super Highway, which was a plus for me.

Dining

5.0

While the menu sounded appealing, I was let down by the dining experience. The food was overpriced and didn’t meet my expectations.

Facilities

5.0

The hotel's facilities like room service and laundry were nice additions, but I encountered issues with accessing my room which impacted my comfort level.