Radisson Blu Hotel, Nairobi Upper Hill

Every now and then a upscale property earns its place on a shortlist by simply doing the basics very well, Radisson Blu Hotel, Nairobi Upper Hill, in Upper Hill, is one of those. The setting is part of the appeal, within an easy walk of the city centre, and the location score sits in reasonable territory because of…

Every now and then a upscale property earns its place on a shortlist by simply doing the basics very well, Radisson Blu Hotel, Nairobi Upper Hill, in Upper Hill, is one of those. The setting is part of the appeal, within an easy walk of the city centre, and the location score sits in reasonable territory because of it. Inside, the rooms are polished, and guests pick out reliable wi-fi, a small spa and an in-house restaurant as the small things that add up over a stay. It feels lived-in rather than staged, which tends to be the difference between a stay you remember and one you don't. The numbers behind the reviews tell their own story, around 450 reviews, scoring strong on balance. Reputation has held up across enough stays to mean something. Pricing has been sitting near €196 a night and the value score puts it in a premium bracket compared with similar properties. Stack Radisson Blu Hotel, Nairobi Upper Hill against the better-known names in Nairobi and the trade-offs become genuinely interesting.