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# Bankhouse Karen

Hotel in Nairobi with free breakfast and a fitness center

## Photo gallery for Bankhouse Karen

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![Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed, Garden View, Garden Area - Bankhouse Karen (Nairobi)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/20000000/19380000/19373500/19373435/99ac0a60.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit)

![Property grounds - Bankhouse Karen (Nairobi)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/20000000/19380000/19373500/19373435/c0ee10b7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit)

![Property grounds - Bankhouse Karen (Nairobi)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/20000000/19380000/19373500/19373435/c7fb32e7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit)

- Overview
- Rooms
- Location
- Policies

Bankhouse Karen sits amid natural beauty near Nairobi National Park, serving a continental breakfast to start the day. Travelers connect with free in-room WiFi while having options to either unwind in the garden grounds or challenge friends to a game at the billiards table.

## Reviews

4.0

## Popular amenities

- Bar
- Gym
- Room service
- Breakfast included
- 24/7 front desk
- Laundry

## Room options

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### View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed, Garden View, Garden Area

![Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed, Garden View, Garden Area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/20000000/19380000/19373500/19373435/99ac0a60.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium)

### Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed, Garden View, Garden Area

### Highlights

Heating

Free cribs/infant beds

Plasma TV

Bathrobes

Private bathroom

Electric kettle

Coffee/tea maker

Satellite channels

- Sleeps 3
- 1 Queen Bed

### View all photos for Superior Room, 1 Double Bed, Garden View, Garden Area

![Superior Room, 1 Double Bed, Garden View, Garden Area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/20000000/19380000/19373500/19373435/6477bd21.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium)

### Superior Room, 1 Double Bed, Garden View, Garden Area

### Highlights

Heating

Free cribs/infant beds

Plasma TV

Private bathroom

Satellite channels

Wardrobe or closet

Desk

Daily housekeeping

- Sleeps 3
- 1 Double Bed

### View all photos for Twin Room, Multiple Beds

![Twin Room, Multiple Beds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/20000000/19380000/19373500/19373435/132a37d6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium)

### Twin Room, Multiple Beds

### Highlights

Heating

Plasma TV

Private bathroom

Satellite channels

Wardrobe or closet

Desk

Daily housekeeping

In-room safe

- Sleeps 2
- 2 Large Twin Beds

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## About the area

![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C-1.34154%2C36.72441&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=-Sn-Agj1xP3KXMntYSTafo7Saaw=)

Ndege Road, Karen, Nairobi, Nairobi County

#### What's nearby

- The Karen Hospital \- 12 min walk \- 1.0 km
- Karen Blixen Museum \- 3 min drive \- 2.2 km
- Kazuri Beads Factory \- 3 min drive \- 1.5 km
- Karen Country Club \- 4 min drive \- 3.0 km
- Giraffe Centre \- 8 min drive \- 5.2 km

#### Getting around

- Syokimau Station - 26 min drive
- Nairobi (WIL-Wilson) - 26 min drive

#### Restaurants

- ‪Cultiva Farm Kenya - ‬6 min drive
- ‪Mangrove Cafe - ‬4 min drive
- ‪Royal Palatial Gardens - ‬5 min drive
- ‪Karen Hunters One Stop Centre - ‬5 min drive
- ‪Haru - ‬3 min drive

## About this property

### Bankhouse Karen

Hotel near Nairobi National Park

You can look forward to free continental breakfast, an airport shuttle, and a terrace at Bankhouse Karen. The on-site restaurant offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a garden and a playground. 

You'll also find perks like:

- Free self parking
- A roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), express check-out, and express check-in
- Free newspapers, a 24-hour front desk, and smoke-free premises

Room features

All guestrooms at Bankhouse Karen feature thoughtful touches such as 24-hour room service, as well as amenities like free WiFi and safes. 

Other conveniences in all rooms include: 

- Bathrooms with tubs or showers and free toiletries
- Plasma TVs with satellite channels
- Heating, daily housekeeping, and desks

## Property amenities

### Internet

- Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
- Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

### Parking and transportation

- 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
- Free self parking on site

### Food and drink

- Free continental breakfast available daily 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM
- A bar/lounge
- A restaurant

### Things to do

- Billiards/pool table
- Gym
- Playground
- TV in common areas

### Family friendly

- Laundry facilities
- Playground

### Conveniences

- 24-hour front desk
- Free newspapers in lobby
- Laundry facilities
- Luggage storage
- Safe at front desk

### Guest services

- Dry cleaning/laundry service
- Housekeeping (daily)

### Business services

- Meeting rooms

### Outdoors

- Barbecue grill
- Garden
- Picnic area
- Terrace

### Accessibility

- If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
- Grab bar near toilet
- No elevator
- Raised toilet seat
- Wheelchair accessibility

### More

- Banquet hall
- Mosquito nets
- Smoking not allowed

## Room amenities

### Bedroom

- Bedsheets provided

### Bathroom

- Bathtub or shower
- Free toiletries
- Hair dryer (on request)
- Private bathroom
- Slippers
- Towels provided

### Entertainment

- Plasma TV with satellite channels

### Food and drink

- 24-hour room service

### More

- Desk
- Heating
- Iron/ironing board on request
- Safe

## Policies

### Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM

Late check-in subject to availability

Express check-in available

Minimum check-in age: 18 

### Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Express check-out available

### Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation

If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

### Access methods

Staffed front desk

### Pets

Pets not allowed

### Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

### Property payment types

## Important information

### Optional extras

- Airport shuttle fee: USD 45 per vehicle (one-way)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change. 

### You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds

This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash

### We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

### Property is also known as

Bankhouse Karen Hotel Nairobi

Bankhouse Karen Hotel

Bankhouse Karen Nairobi

Bankhouse Karen Hotel

Bankhouse Karen Nairobi

Bankhouse Karen Hotel Nairobi

## Frequently asked questions

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### How much is parking?

### What time is check-in at Bankhouse Karen?

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### Where is Bankhouse Karen located?

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## Bankhouse Karen Reviews

## Reviews

4.0

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### 6.0/10

Cleanliness

### 8.0/10

Staff & service

### 4.0/10

Amenities

### 4.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

## Reviews

### 4/10 Poor

#### Verified traveller

Jul 31, 2019

Liked: Staff & service

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities

no wifi in rooms, not as nice as the pictures, not worth the price, food was only fair, not worth the price.

##### Verified traveller

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019

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