diff --git a/matrix_client/client.py b/matrix_client/client.py
index 70f78e49..1360abbd 100644
--- a/matrix_client/client.py
+++ b/matrix_client/client.py
@@ -318,7 +318,9 @@ def create_room(self, alias=None, is_public=False, invitees=None):
         Raises:
             MatrixRequestError
         """
-        response = self.api.create_room(alias, is_public, invitees)
+        response = self.api.create_room(alias=alias,
+                                        is_public=is_public,
+                                        invitees=invitees)
         return self._mkroom(response["room_id"])
 
     def join_room(self, room_id_or_alias):