Eagle palace hotel
Eagle palace hotel
Eagle Palace Hotel is a mid-range to upper-mid-range business and leisure hotel in Nakuru, Kenya, often used by domestic travelers, conference guests, and tourists visiting the Rift Valley region. Despite some listings associating it with Nairobi, the hotel itself is located in Nakuru city along Oginga Odinga Avenue / Mburu Gichua Road.
Overview
The hotel opened around 2015 and has built a reputation for:
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Modern and spacious rooms
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Strong cleanliness standards
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Business-friendly facilities
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Central Nakuru location
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Affordable pricing relative to room quality
On Tripadvisor it ranks among the top-rated small hotels in Nakuru and has consistently strong guest satisfaction scores.
Location & Accessibility
The hotel sits in Nakuru’s CBD area, making it convenient for:
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Government offices
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Banks and commercial centers
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Transport access
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Tourist excursions around Nakuru
Nearby attractions commonly visited from the hotel include:
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Lake Nakuru National Park
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Menengai Crater
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Hyrax Hill Museum
Guests frequently mention that the location is convenient but can occasionally be noisy because it is in a busy urban area.
Rooms & Accommodation
The rooms are one of the hotel’s strongest points according to reviews.
Common room features include:
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Large king-size beds
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Spacious bathrooms
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Flat-screen satellite TVs
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Free Wi-Fi
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Work desks
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Tea/coffee facilities
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Refrigerators
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Soundproofing
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Safes
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Balconies in some rooms
Many reviewers specifically praise:
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Room cleanliness
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Comfortable bedding
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Modern bathrooms
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Quiet interiors despite the busy location
However, some guests noted:
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Certain rooms lack air conditioning
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Occasional Wi-Fi inconsistencies
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Soft mattresses in some rooms
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Noise from nearby dining or nightlife areas
Dining & Food
The hotel is known for generous portions and good local-style meals.
Food highlights from reviews:
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Buffet breakfast included in many stays
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Local Kenyan dishes
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Adjacent restaurant with affordable meals
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Large serving sizes
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Rooftop/panorama dining area mentioned by some guests
One recurring point:
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Alcohol service appears limited or unavailable according to several guest reviews.
Business & Conference Facilities
Eagle Palace positions itself strongly as a business hotel.
Facilities include:
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Conference rooms
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Meeting/event spaces
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Fast response from staff
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Basement parking
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Elevator access
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Business-oriented central location
It is frequently used for:
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Corporate stays
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NGO visits
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Government meetings
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Conferences and seminars
Service Quality
Staff service is consistently one of the hotel’s highest-rated aspects.
Guests commonly praise:
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Friendly reception staff
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Fast check-in support
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Professionalism
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Helpfulness with forgotten items
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Responsive housekeeping
Booking.com scores show particularly high ratings for staff and cleanliness.
Amenities
Main amenities include:
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Free parking
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Free breakfast
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Wi-Fi
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Airport transport options
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Conference facilities
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Restaurant access
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Room service
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Elevator
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Family-friendly services
Notably absent:
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Swimming pool
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Gardens/resort-style recreation areas
Safety & Environment
The hotel is generally viewed as safe and professionally managed, though:
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Basement parking lighting has received criticism
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CBD traffic and noise can affect some rooms
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The surrounding urban environment is functional rather than luxury-tourism oriented
Most travelers describe it as:
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Clean
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Reliable
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Secure enough for business and family stays