Terminal Hotel, Nairobi

For me, the only budget hotel worth staying at in Nairobi is the Terminal Hotel. When I was living in Kenya and had to make trips to Nairobi, I would always use this hotel and never had a bad stay here. Its location is perfect, in a much safer part of Nairobi than where many of the other budget hotels are located. Its central as well, with all of the city's attractions within walking distance. The rooms are both spacious and clean, with en suite shower and toilet facilities, and the hotel offers very good security. There is hot water at all times, which from experience isn't something that can always be relied upon in budget accommodation. Mosquito nets and protected windows are offered in every room. Another benefit is the staff who are very friendly and helpful. During one of my times there, I was looking for a CD by a Tanzanian singer. The staff at the hotel were able to find me a guide to take me to the River Road District to look for this CD, which I found thanks to the guide, and the price that the staff suggested me paying the guide for his time was not inflated at all. Safaris can also be arranged through the hotel.