# Radisson Hotel&Blue

> Radisson Blu Hotel Kigali offers luxury rooms, fine dining, a pool, and modern amenities in the heart of Rwanda’s capital perfect for both business and leisure travellers.

- **Type:** accommodation
- **Canonical URL:** https://imaraafricasafaris.com//accommodations/radisson-hotel-blue
- **Last updated:** 2026-07-12

## Key facts
- **Type:** Hotel
- **Star Rating:** 4
- **Location:** Rwanda
- **Destination:** Nairobi National Park
- **Price Range:** $$$
- **Amenities:** WiFi, Fitness Center, Spa & Wellness, Business Services, Swimming Pool, Spa, Bar, Room Service, Air Conditioning, Laundry, Gym / Fitness Center, Hot Tub / Jacuzzi, Conference Room, Parking, Eco-Certified, Water Purification

## Details

## Why Stay at Radisson Hotel&Blue?

Radisson Blu in Nairobi's Upper Hill district is a contemporary five-star business hotel positioned minutes from the city's embassies and corporate headquarters. With 271 rooms, a major convention centre, heated outdoor pool and full spa, it delivers big-city capability with a genuine wellness escape built in.

## Where Is Radisson Hotel&Blue & What Wildlife Can You See?

The hotel stands in Upper Hill, approximately 18 km from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport — 20 to 25 minutes via the Nairobi Expressway — and just 5 km from Wilson Airport, the hub for domestic safari flights. Its trump card for leisure guests is Nairobi National Park, around a 20-minute drive away, where lion, rhino, giraffe and buffalo graze against the city skyline; day safaris there slot easily around meetings or flight connections.

## Rooms & Style

The 271 rooms and suites are styled in the brand's Urban Cool and Naturally Cool motifs, rising from Standard and Superior Rooms through Business Class rooms with lounge access to Junior and Presidential Suites. Conference facilities host up to 800 delegates, with international buffet and fine-dining restaurants plus 24-hour in-room dining.

## Who Is It Ideal For?

- Business and conference delegates working in Upper Hill
- Safari travellers connecting through Wilson Airport's morning flights
- Stopover guests squeezing a Nairobi National Park day safari between flights
- Groups needing large, consistent five-star room inventory

## Pairs Well With

Beyond the city, the hotel is a launch pad for [Amboseli National Park](/kenya/amboseli-national-park) to the south, or a full circuit such as the [8-day Kenya safari](/safaris/8-day-kenya-safari-from-nairobi) departing from Nairobi.

## Frequently asked questions

### Where is Radisson Hotel&Blue located?
Radisson Hotel&Blue is a contemporary five-star business hotel in Nairobi's Upper Hill district, positioned minutes from the city's embassies and corporate headquarters. It is approximately 18 km from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport — just 20 to 25 minutes via the Nairobi Expressway — and only 5 km from Wilson Airport, the hub for domestic safari flights, reachable in 10 to 15 minutes via Lang'ata Road.

### Can I go on safari while staying at Radisson Hotel&Blue?
Yes, Nairobi National Park is around a 20-minute drive from the hotel, where lion, rhino, giraffe and buffalo graze against the city skyline. Day safaris there slot easily around meetings or flight connections, making the hotel ideal for stopover guests. Its 5 km proximity to Wilson Airport also makes it a practical launch pad for morning safari flights to destinations such as Amboseli National Park.

### What room types does Radisson Hotel&Blue offer?
The hotel's 271 rooms and suites are styled in the brand's Urban Cool and Naturally Cool motifs. Categories rise from Standard Rooms with king or twin beds and work desks, through Superior Rooms with extra seating, to Business Class Rooms with private check-in and Business Lounge access, Junior Suites with separate living areas and city views, and a Presidential Suite with expansive living and dining space.

### Does Radisson Hotel&Blue have conference facilities?
Yes, the hotel has a major on-site convention centre equipped for high-level summits of up to 800 delegates, backed by a large, consistent five-star room inventory of 271 rooms. Peak conferencing months typically run September to November and January to March, when corporate and diplomatic events fill the calendar. Dining spans international buffet and fine-dining restaurants with 24-hour in-room dining, and custom cocktail and canapé events can be arranged.

### What leisure facilities does Radisson Hotel&Blue have?
The hotel offers a heated outdoor pool deck and a full spa sanctuary, providing a genuine wellness escape within the city, plus a gym, hot tub and bar. Rooms include air conditioning, room service and laundry, and the property is eco-certified with its own water purification. For leisure travellers combining business with wildlife, the dry months of July to October are spectacular for the nearby Nairobi National Park.

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