Myra Residences by Dunhill Serviced Apartments

Nice apartments, great service. However, beds are too firm and uncomfortable.

This is a new property with considerable potential if they are able to sort out some issues. The apartments are quite nice and spacious, and therefore good value for Nairobi. The location is also convenient for access to major shopping malls and offices in neighbourhoods like Kilimani or along Ngong Road. Be aware, however, that traffic going in the direction of the central business district (and therefore also the main airport, JKIA) can sometimes be extreme during peak hours. Some issues for improvement: the apartments can be quite warm during Kenya's drier months, but no air conditioning or fans are available. My request to reception for a fan was denied on two occasions. This made sleeping very difficult and I was forced to purchase my own small air conditioning unit. Opening the windows in the evening is also not an option, as the area is quite infested with mosquitoes (even by Nairobi's standards, perhaps due to the outdoor pool). Also, no bed nets or other mosquito repellants were provided, so the windows must remain closed even when the temperature is sweltering inside. This was inconvenient. The power in my flat also went out on an unacceptable number of occasions. This affected only my flat, rather than the whole building, as staff forgot to refresh the token system for electricity. Otherwise, housekeeping and security staff were extremely friendly and helpful. Much potential here if some minor issues are sorted. I would consider staying agin.