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LAICO Regency Hotel

4.0 of 5
Uhuru Highway | City, Nairobi 00200, Kenya
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LAICO Regency Hotel
Ranked #49 of 69 hotels in Nairobi
2.5 of 5 stars 60 Reviews
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Nairobi
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40 reviews 40 reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
27 helpful votes 27 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 May 2012 NEW

I am a regular visitor to most of Nairobi's top hotels although I had not visited the Laico sinced it changed name from the Grand Regency a few years back. I had a meeting there this week and sat in the Royal Terrace Coffee Shop. I agree with the comments below, I have never experienced such dreadful service in Nairobi,... More

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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2012

Shocking,shocking,shocking is all I can say. The rooms are dirty, walls need drastic washing, there is no hot water,speak to the front desk,still no help,even when you tell them you have no water to shower. The restaurants,there are no words,every single time they got the orders wrong and how difficult can it be for a cheese burger? The restaurant staff... More

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This hotel does not deserve to be called a 4*-hotel. The location in the CBD is fine, but: - Front desk staff is not professional: a simple check-in issue required 5 hours to get solved after long discussions and claims (lack of responsiveness from careless staff). - The rooms were not ready at 4pm ... although hotel was almost empty.... More

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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 February 2012 via mobile

Stains on bed, carpet, sofa, sheets. Phone didn't work, air-con didn't work, two lamps didn't work, very poor shower, hotel bar closed early. Unfriendly reception staff insisted on two limos to the airport as we were travelling with lots of kit at a cost of $100. When we arrived for our stay we only paid $30 for a minivan. On... More

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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 January 2012

I have to agree with "ManagerUae's" review. The entire staff is rude and has a ego problem. Complaining to the manager had no effect at all - he seemed completely indifferent. We were put up here by our airline and after an incredible trip to Tanzania, this was so disappointing.

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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 January 2012

Had a group of mine stay there but was not worth the price! Entire staff have ego problem! Hotel aint at all a 5 star! Can probably pass for a 3 star hotel. One rather stay at the 680 Hotel! Air conditions have not been working for the past 4 years! lol! That's strange and the GM always says its... More

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 January 2012

One of the most beautiful hotels I have stayed in but really let down by the service. I checked in at 10pm and went straight to the main restaurant. I had been travelling since 4am. I asked for a beer and ordered the set menu. The waitress stood at the bar chatting and after 20 minutes I stood up to... More

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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 December 2011

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  • Regency Hotel Nairobi
  • Grand Regency Hotel Nairobi
  • Regency Hotel Laico
Address: Uhuru Highway | City, Nairobi 00200, Kenya
Price range (per night):* 190 AUD - 253 AUD

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