Strand-The Discount Hotel
Nairobi has a variety of new mushrooming discount hotels that are close to the city centre and the main airports. One of the latest entries into the hospitality industry is The Strand. Located at the heart of Nairobi West a middle-class suburban estate within Nairobi city. The Strands Hotel is a contemporary yet comfortable hotel which captures the best of Kenya’s warm tradition of hospitality. The facility is a casual yet elegant setting where spacious guest rooms are perfectly appointed for a comfortable stay for a traveller on business or leisure.
The Discount Hotel-Strand Rooms
The 3-star hotel offers a selection of 50 spacious rooms, some with balconies and terraces, all lavishly furnished to offer the very highest standards of comfort and value at affordable rates. Every part of the hotel was designed with the guest’s best interest in mind. All the rooms have a work desk, high internet access; satellite TV with DSTV. There is a variety of rooms to choose from which include:-
1. Standard Rooms
2. The Superior Rooms
3. The Deluxe Rooms
Standard Rooms
Includes 12 rooms each with a single bed. The deco in each of the rooms is tastefully designed with a Kenyan style.
Superior Rooms – (28 rooms)
These rooms are lavishly furnished. They have got spacious twin beds and double beds.
Deluxe Rooms – (4 rooms)
The Deluxe Rooms are very spacious with super king sizes beds. The rooms are cosy and each boasting of a balcony.
Strand-Discount Hotel Location
The facility is conveniently located on Gandhi Avenue off Langata road in Nairobi West off the main highway to JKIA and is also a few minutes drive to the City Centre, the busy upper hill area, The Nairobi National park, various nightspots and the Wilson Airport.
Additionally, the facility boasts of a state of the art conference hall that can hold up to 50 pax and can be used for workshops, seminars, business meetings and launches.
Kenyatalii’s Verdict
The facility is affordable. Accessibility to the City Centre on public transport is readily available. For those that love to sample the nightlife in Nairobi, Nairobi West offers several nightspots that include Carnivore along Langata Road. The Strand is one I would recommend for anyone looking for a great discount hotel.
