
Axel’s take
A strong business base with welcoming staff and comfortable rooms.
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Axel’s rating: 8.8/10 · an upscale 5-star business hotel in Upper Hill
Pullman Nairobi Upper Hill is an upscale business hotel, officially rated five stars rather than the catalog’s four. We'd choose it for a work trip or a comfortable city stopover. Tripadvisor, Booking.com and Expedia guests repeatedly praise spacious, clean rooms, helpful staff and varied breakfasts; recent overnight reviews support the enthusiasm, though many Tripadvisor posts concern restaurant visits rather than stays. The outdoor pool and well-equipped gym strengthen the package.
The trade-off is a business-district setting rather than a lively neighborhood for wandering between restaurants. Some guests report slow restaurant service or checkout, but these are exceptions to broadly positive feedback, not the defining experience. We'd skip it if doorstep nightlife matters most, and confirm breakfast inclusion and parking terms before booking: published parking information conflicts.
- Rooms
- Guests consistently describe spacious, comfortable rooms with attractive decor.
- Cleanliness
- A clear strength across Booking.com, Expedia and recent Tripadvisor stay reviews.
- Service
- Warm, helpful staff draw sustained praise; a few guests mention service or checkout delays.
- Amenities
- Outdoor pool, well-equipped gym, restaurant, bar and meeting facilities suit a business-focused stay.
- Fees and surprises
- Breakfast depends on the booking; airport transfers cost extra, and parking inclusion needs confirmation.
Axel’s opinion, from the hotel’s website and guest reviews, scored for what the hotel is. Sources: Hotel website · Tripadvisor · Booking.com · Expedia · Trip.com · ownerdirect.com. Reviewed Oct 20, 2026.
The location
Kenya Road Upper Hill, Nairobi
Convenient for Upper Hill business; less compelling for a lively, walk-out neighborhood stay.
Amenities and check-in
Outdoor pool, well-equipped gym, restaurant, bar and meeting facilities suit a business-focused stay.
Check-in
after 2:00 PM
Check-out
before 11:00 AM
- Swimming pool
- Breakfast
- Restaurant
- Bar
- Gym
- Parking
Additional hotel policies
- Hotel policies: Parking (off site): KES 3 per car per night; Extra bed: KES 3,750 per guest per night; Cot: free
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Pullman Nairobi Upper Hill Hotel: from $145 for Nov 13–14, 2026, 2 adults (1 night)
From $145 total for Nov 13–14, 2026, 2 adults at Pullman Nairobi Upper Hill Hotel on Axel (1 night), checked Nov 6, 2026.
Pullman Nairobi Upper Hill Hotel is an upscale 5-star business hotel in Upper Hill in Nairobi, Kenya.
Address: Kenya Road Upper Hill, Nairobi. Property ID: 1002001. Canonical property page: https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/nairobi/pullman-nairobi-upper-hill-hotel-1002001
Source: https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/nairobi/pullman-nairobi-upper-hill-hotel-1002001/2026-11-13/2-adults
Axel vs Expedia and Booking.com
Same hotel, same dates, 2 adults, 1 room, USD stay totals. Axel's total is this page's price for those dates; the other total is what that site listed for the same stay on the day shown.
| Stay | Axel total | Expedia or Booking.com | Difference | Seen | Links |
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| Dec 4 to Dec 6, 2026 · 2 nights | $284 | $283 on Booking.com | same price | Nov 3 | Select · Share this stay · Check guest price |
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1 night
Total price: $145 USD
2026-11-13 to 2026-11-14 · 1 night · 2 adults · 1 room.
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2 nights
Total price: $289 USD
2026-11-13 to 2026-11-15 · 2 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.
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3 nights
Total price: $442 USD
2026-11-13 to 2026-11-16 · 3 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.
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4 nights
Total price: $595 USD
2026-11-13 to 2026-11-17 · 4 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.
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5 nights
Total price: $748 USD
2026-11-13 to 2026-11-18 · 5 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.
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6 nights
Total price: $901 USD
2026-11-13 to 2026-11-19 · 6 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.
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7 nights
Total price: $1,054 USD
2026-11-13 to 2026-11-20 · 7 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.
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8 nights
Total price: $1,197 USD
2026-11-13 to 2026-11-21 · 8 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.
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9 nights
Total price: $1,339 USD
2026-11-13 to 2026-11-22 · 9 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.
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10 nights
Total price: $1,493 USD
2026-11-13 to 2026-11-23 · 10 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.
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11 nights
Total price: $1,640 USD
2026-11-13 to 2026-11-24 · 11 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.
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12 nights
Total price: $1,787 USD
2026-11-13 to 2026-11-25 · 12 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.
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13 nights
Total price: $1,933 USD
2026-11-13 to 2026-11-26 · 13 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.
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14 nights
Total price: $2,079 USD
2026-11-13 to 2026-11-27 · 14 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.
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#2 of 9 hotels in Upper Hill by Axel's take. Upper Hill is #4 of 8 places to stay in Nairobi. The best hotels in Upper Hill, ranked · Where to stay in Nairobi
Axel's take: 8.8/10
A strong business base with welcoming staff and comfortable rooms. an upscale 5-star business hotel in Upper Hill, scored for what it is.
Pullman Nairobi Upper Hill is an upscale business hotel, officially rated five stars rather than the catalog’s four. We'd choose it for a work trip or a comfortable city stopover. Tripadvisor, Booking.com and Expedia guests repeatedly praise spacious, clean rooms, helpful staff and varied breakfasts; recent overnight reviews support the enthusiasm, though many Tripadvisor posts concern restaurant visits rather than stays. The outdoor pool and well-equipped gym strengthen the package.
The trade-off is a business-district setting rather than a lively neighborhood for wandering between restaurants. Some guests report slow restaurant service or checkout, but these are exceptions to broadly positive feedback, not the defining experience. We'd skip it if doorstep nightlife matters most, and confirm breakfast inclusion and parking terms before booking: published parking information conflicts.
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Best for: business travelers with Upper Hill meetings; comfortable pre- or post-safari stopovers; travelers who prioritize a gym and pool
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Watch out for: business-district surroundings rather than doorstep nightlife; occasional restaurant or checkout delays; conflicting published parking terms
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Location: Convenient for Upper Hill business; less compelling for a lively, walk-out neighborhood stay.
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Rooms: Guests consistently describe spacious, comfortable rooms with attractive decor.
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Cleanliness: A clear strength across Booking.com, Expedia and recent Tripadvisor stay reviews.
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Service: Warm, helpful staff draw sustained praise; a few guests mention service or checkout delays.
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Amenities: Outdoor pool, well-equipped gym, restaurant, bar and meeting facilities suit a business-focused stay.
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Fees and surprises: Breakfast depends on the booking; airport transfers cost extra, and parking inclusion needs confirmation.
Axel's opinion of Pullman Nairobi Upper Hill Hotel, from the hotel's website and recent guest reviews. Sources: Hotel website · Tripadvisor · Booking.com · Expedia · Trip.com · ownerdirect.com. Reviewed Oct 20, 2026.
About Pullman Nairobi Upper Hill Hotel
- Property type: Hotel
- 4-star hotel
- Pullman
- Kenya Road Upper Hill, Nairobi
- Guest rating: 4.7/5 on Google from 681 reviews (location 4.1/5)
- Getting around (travel times from Google's hotel listing): Jomo Kenyatta International Airport: 20 min by taxi · Maasai Market: 7 min by taxi
- Hotel policies: Parking (off site): KES 3 per car per night; Extra bed: KES 3,750 per guest per night; Cot: free
- Amenities: Swimming pool, Breakfast, Restaurant, Bar, Gym, Parking, Pets Not Allowed, Laundry (extra charge), Dry-cleaning (extra charge), Accessibility features, Free Wi-Fi
- Check-in from: 14:00
- Check-out by: 11:00
- City page: Hotels in Nairobi
- Chain: Accor. Axel's Accor rating: 6.0/10
Room types
Room types and selected features reported for this hotel. Check your dates for availability.
Source: ETG room descriptions.
Standard room
Standard Single room
Standard Double room (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
Standard Triple room
- Beds: Multiple beds (configuration not supplied)
Standard Quadruple room
- Beds: Multiple beds (configuration not supplied)
Standard Quintuple room
- Beds: Multiple beds (configuration not supplied)
Superior room
- Room features: With view
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Superior room with city view
- Room features: With view
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Superior room with pool view
Superior Single room
Superior Double room (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
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- Superior Double room (full double bed) — room photo 2
- Superior Double room (full double bed) — room photo 3
Superior Double room with city view (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
- Superior Double room with city view (full double bed) — room photo 1
Superior Triple room
- Beds: Multiple beds (configuration not supplied)
- Superior Triple room — room photo 1
Deluxe room
- Room features: With view
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Deluxe room with city view
- Room features: With view
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Deluxe Single room
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Deluxe Quadruple room
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Deluxe Single room (single bed)
- Beds: single bed
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Deluxe Double room (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
- Deluxe Double room (full double bed) — room photo 1
- Deluxe Double room (full double bed) — room photo 2
- Deluxe Double room (full double bed) — room photo 3
Deluxe Double room with city view (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
- Deluxe Double room with city view (full double bed) — room photo 1
- Deluxe Double room with city view (full double bed) — room photo 2
- Deluxe Double room with city view (full double bed) — room photo 3
Deluxe Twin room (twin beds)
- Beds: twin beds
- Deluxe Twin room (twin beds) — room photo 1
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- Deluxe Twin room (twin beds) — room photo 3
Deluxe Triple room
- Beds: Multiple beds (configuration not supplied)
- Deluxe Triple room — room photo 1
- Deluxe Triple room — room photo 2
- Deluxe Triple room — room photo 3
Deluxe Quadruple room
- Beds: Multiple beds (configuration not supplied)
- Deluxe Quadruple room — room photo 1
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- Deluxe Quadruple room — room photo 3
Deluxe Sextuple room
- Beds: Multiple beds (configuration not supplied)
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- Deluxe Sextuple room — room photo 3
Premier room
Premier Double room (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
Executive room
Executive Club room
Executive Single room
- Executive Single room — room photo 1
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- Executive Single room — room photo 3
Executive Single Club room
- Executive Single Club room — room photo 1
- Executive Single Club room — room photo 2
- Executive Single Club room — room photo 3
Executive Double room (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
- Executive Double room (full double bed) — room photo 1
- Executive Double room (full double bed) — room photo 2
- Executive Double room (full double bed) — room photo 3
Executive Double Club room (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
- Executive Double Club room (full double bed) — room photo 1
- Executive Double Club room (full double bed) — room photo 2
- Executive Double Club room (full double bed) — room photo 3
Executive Triple room
- Beds: Multiple beds (configuration not supplied)
- Executive Triple room — room photo 1
- Executive Triple room — room photo 2
- Executive Triple room — room photo 3
Executive Triple Club room
- Beds: Multiple beds (configuration not supplied)
- Executive Triple Club room — room photo 1
- Executive Triple Club room — room photo 2
- Executive Triple Club room — room photo 3
Classic room
Classic Double room (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
Junior Suite
- Room features: With view
- Junior Suite — room photo 1
Junior Suite with city view
- Room features: With view
- Junior Suite with city view — room photo 1
- Junior Suite with city view — room photo 2
- Junior Suite with city view — room photo 3
Single Junior Suite
Double Junior Suite (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
- Double Junior Suite (full double bed) — room photo 1
- Double Junior Suite (full double bed) — room photo 2
- Double Junior Suite (full double bed) — room photo 3
Triple Junior Suite
- Beds: Multiple beds (configuration not supplied)
- Triple Junior Suite — room photo 1
Quadruple Junior Suite
- Beds: Multiple beds (configuration not supplied)
- Quadruple Junior Suite — room photo 1
Standard Junior Suite
Business Junior Suite
Business Double Junior Suite (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
Executive Junior Suite
Executive Single Junior Suite
Executive Double Junior Suite (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
Grand Junior Suite
Suite
Single Suite
Double Suite (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
- Double Suite (full double bed) — room photo 1
Deluxe Suite
Deluxe Single Suite
Executive Suite
- Room features: With view
- Executive Suite — room photo 1
Executive Suite with city view
- Room features: With view
- Executive Suite with city view — room photo 1
- Executive Suite with city view — room photo 2
- Executive Suite with city view — room photo 3
Executive Single Suite
Executive Double Suite (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
- Executive Double Suite (full double bed) — room photo 1
- Executive Double Suite (full double bed) — room photo 2
- Executive Double Suite (full double bed) — room photo 3
Executive Triple Suite
- Beds: Multiple beds (configuration not supplied)
- Executive Triple Suite — room photo 1
Executive Quadruple Suite
- Beds: Multiple beds (configuration not supplied)
- Executive Quadruple Suite — room photo 1
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