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The Emakoko vs Rose House Hotel

The Emakoko and Ngong House are both highly recommended by professional reviewers writing for major publications. Overall, The Emakoko is preferred by most reviewers compared to Ngong House. The Emakoko comes in at 79 with recommendations from 3 reviews such as Lonely Planet, Condé Nast Traveler and Fodor's.

The Emakoko
The Emakoko
7 / 10
Uhuru Gardens, Nairobi GP 00517, Kenya
From $0 /night
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Free Breakfast
  • Laundry Service
  • Concierge
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Fodor's Fodor's
"In earshot of the roars of the Nairobi lions, the Emakoko offers spacious, beautifully designed rooms with huge verandas overlooking a jungle valley." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler Condé Nast Traveler
"Ten cottages on the lip of a ravine overlooking 45-square-mile Nairobi national Park." Full review
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"It's a wonderful way to begin or end your Kenyan safari by bypassing the hassles of Nairobi altogether, and the rooms and public areas are exquisite." Full review
Rose House Hotel
Rose House Hotel
7 / 10
Ngong Rd, Nairobi, Kenya
From $79 /night
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry Service
  • Restaurant
  • Pool
  • Family Friendly
  • Free Parking
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Concierge Concierge
"Most travelers think of Nairobi as a quick stop-off on their way to the safari lodges, but the elegant Ngong House could make the city a destination in its own right."
Fodor's Fodor's
"A contrast to the rather grand, colonial-era hotels such as the Norfolk and Stanley, Ngong House is a fabulous boutique hotel located in the quiet suburb of Karen." Full review
Frommer's Frommer's
"If you prefer the ordinariness of a standard hotel room, you may find this audacious collection of beautiful, slightly experimental stand-alone suites a bit too quirky." Full review