Here are the best hotels in Nairobi:
Giraffe Manor
The Giraffe Manor is one of Nairobi’s most iconic buildings: characterful, picturesque, and enveloped in history like the foliage creeping over its brickwork. Set in 12 acres of private land within 140 acres of indigenous forest in the Langata suburb of Nairobi and with verdant green gardens, sunny terraces and delightful courtyards, it harks back to the 1930s when European visitors first flocked to East Africa to enjoy safaris. With its stately façade and elegant interior, Giraffe Manor has an extraordinary appeal.
The hotel’s 10 rooms include three doubles: Betty, Lynn and Arlene; four double/twins: Daisy, Jock, Marlon and Helen; a twin/double/triple: Kelly; and two suites – the Finch Hatton Suite (double/twin/family) sleeping up to five (2 adults and 3 children), and the Karen Blixen Suite (also sleeping up to 5 – 2 adults and 3 children) which opens directly onto a courtyard and is perfect for families and wheelchair users.
The most fascinating thing about Giraffe Manor is not its beautiful façade or elegant interiors: it’s the herd of resident Rothschild giraffe. These beautiful creatures often visit morning and evening, poking their long necks into the windows in the hope of a treat, before retreating to their forest sanctuary.
Macushla House
Macushla House is a 6 room hotel in the Karen suburb of Nairobi, 20 minutes’ drive from the city centre. The accommodation is spacious with en-suite bathrooms for a maximum of ten guests. Each of the rooms is individually furnished and has high wooden ceilings, rich curtains on the windows and mosquito nets on the four poster beds. The en-suite bathrooms have a shower over the bath. All the main areas of the Macushla House are ornately furnished – bright colours and patterns abound. A heavily African themed lounge with zebra print sofa, make for an interesting place to relax and read or to have a game of chess.
There is another small cozy lounge with a fireplace and a bar. The small restaurant has high backed, wrought iron chairs and serves excellent food. Outside there is a large covered veranda, with wicker, cushioned chairs and sofas in vivid colours, large, comfy seats and benches – it’s a lovely area to sit and enjoy the peace while having tea in the afternoon.
Nairobi Serena Hotel
Nairobi Serena Hotel is a five star 183 rooms property overlooking the city. It enjoys a serene location – quiet, a home for anyone who would love to enjoy some meditation or relaxing moment away from the busy and noisy Nairobi city centre. It is ideal for every category of clientele – those on holiday and would like to have some nice quiet time to themselves or the busy business traveler who spends their day out in meetings or within the hotel attending conferences. Nairobi Serena Hotel will give you just the right environment to enjoy your ‘small world’. The service level at the Nairobi Serena is no doubt un-marched.
FACILITIES & SERVICES
- Wide selection of rooms – standard and suites
- AC, satellite TV, WiFi and voice-mail in all the rooms.
- Extensive beautiful gardens and grounds.
- International restaurant and coffee shop
- Pool bar and poolside brasserie
- Mandhari fine dining restaurant
- Ethiopian-styled Aksum Bar
- Luxury heated swimming pool
- ‘Maisha’ Spa and Health Club
- Dedicated world-class event and conference centre
- Business Centre, travel desk, taxi and limousine service
- Unisex hair salon
- Gift Shop, news-stand and travel requisites kiosk
- Baby-sitting, family rooms, children’s dining/menus
House of Waine
House of Waine is an 11 room luxury boutique hotel based in Karen, a suburb of Nairobi, on a 2.5 acre of land that blends the elegance of gracious living with the spirit of modern Africa in a serene exclusive setting. Originally a family house, it was converted to a boutique hotel and eventually opened in 2004.
The spacious and individually decorated rooms are equipped with air conditioning, flat-screen TV, tea-and-coffee making facilities and a bathroom with bath and shower. Free WiFi is available.
From here, you can visit some of the most visited places in Nairobi namely the Giraffe Centre which is 4.5 km away, the Karen Blixen Museum which is a five minutes’ drive. The Banda Gate at Nairobi National Park is within 15 minutes’ drive.
AMENITIES
- Hair dryer
- Magnified makeup mirror
- Separate shower and bath
- Flat screen TV
- Direct dial telephone
- Laptop safes
- Tea and coffee making facilities in the non alcoholic bar with cookies, milk and ground coffee supplied daily
- Complimentary Wi-Fi
- Individually Controlled Air Conditioning
- Fresh flowers
- Eco friendly bathroom toiletries
- Baby cots available on request
Hemingways Nairobi
This 45-room boutique hotel elevates the standard of luxury service for travelers in the region. Beautiful in its symmetry and flooded with natural light, this plantation-style property is airy and spacious. Its 80 square metre bedrooms each have a private balcony overlooking the iconic silhouette of the Ngong Hills.
Hallmark Hemingways hospitality, borne out of decades of expertise in welcoming guests to Kenya, makes you the focus of our every design. This hotel, only a 40-minute drive away from Nairobi’s international airport, completes the definitive Collection which encompasses the beach and the bush.
So while you’re reposing in the spa or discussing the delicacies of the a la carte menu with our Executive chef in the private dining room, back in your suite your butler will have dimmed the lights, adjusted your personalized pillows, set out your nightcap and arranged the morning’s outing to the game park down to the last detail.
FACILITIES & SERVICES
- 24-hour front desk
- Express check-in/check-out
- Luggage storage
- Private check-in/check-out
- Airport shuttle (surcharge)
- Laundry
- Dry cleaning & Ironing service
- Meeting/banquet facilities
The Villa Rosa Kempinski
Offering the perfect fusion of European Luxury and Kenyan hospitality, Villa Rosa Kempinski is uniquely positioned between city and country – a unique destination of iconic architecture where guests can spend part of the day climbing corporate ladders and the rest of the time are free to luxuriate in relaxing surroundings.
The Villa Rosa Kempinski hotel has 200 rooms and suites distributed throughout 10 floors, including a Premier Suite and a vast 4 bedroom Presidential Suite on the top floor.
In addition to Cafe Villa Rosa – the all day dining restaurant, K Lounge on the lobby level, the main bar -Balcony Bar and a Cigar Lounge, the hotel features 88 -the Pan Asian Restaurant, LUCCA – Italian Restaurant and Deli and Tambourin which is the Levant style lounge. Tambourin is yet to open.
With state-of-the-art banqueting and conferencing facilities, the hotel’s pillar-less grand ballroom is able to accommodate 500 people. Additional facilities for smaller gatherings such as conferences, meetings, and other events are also available.
The hotel has a spa with nine treatment rooms, including a couples treatment room, a fully equipped fitness center with dedicated cardiovascular and weight training rooms and an aerobics studio.
FACILITIES & SERVICES
- Room Service
- Airport Shuttle (surcharge)
- 24-Hour Front Desk
- Baggage Storage
- Concierge Service
- Laundry
- Dry Cleaning
- Ironing Service
- Shoeshine
- Suit Press
- Daily Housekeeping
- Meeting/Banquet Facilities
- Business Center
- Fax/Photocopying
- VIP Room Facilities
The Tribe Hotel
The hotel was conceived from a simple belief: that we coexist on a single planet and there is only one tribe that matters… humankind. The interdependence of today’s societies and the speed at which networks are being built, make it increasingly apparent that unity is the foundation of a dignified, sophisticated and prosperous world community. It is this spirit that governed every stage of Tribe’s
development and is central to its operational mission statement.
The 137 guestrooms and suites excite and soothe at the same time – rich deep colours mix with natural stone and wood, stainless steel and glass features blend with rustic metal and handmade wooden furniture, world-class amenities and new age technology seamlessly complement local fabrics and artifacts.
FACILITIES & SERVICES
- 137 Rooms, Lofts and Suites
- Jiko Restaurant + Grill
- Presidential VIP Wing
- Penthouse Suite
- Kaya Spa + Studio
- Private Screening Room
- NEST – Rooftop Bar
- 24-hour Concierge Service
- 24-hour Room Service
- 24-hour Fitness Center
The Norfolk Hotel
Fairmont Norfolk Hotel was built in 1909, only open to Europeans at the time. This hotel has played a major role in shaping the history, growth and development of the City of Nairobi. The Norfolk is a five star property located just out-side the busy central business district giving guests a very conducive relaxing environment. It has 165 rooms ranging from Standard (Fairmont), deluxe & suites. There is a fully equipped business centre with wireless Wifi internet connection, a fully equipped health centre, swimming pool, conference rooms of various capacities with over-head projectors among other facilities. Fairmont Norfolk believes in turning each client’s moment to lasting memories. This is what the dedicated staff will facilitate you to experience.
FACILITIES & SERVICES
- Wide selection of rooms – standard and suites
- AC, satellite TV, WiFi in all rooms.
- Extensive beautiful gardens and grounds.
- International restaurants and coffee lounge.
- Six restaurants offering a wide variety of cuisine
- Luxury heated swimming pool
- Spa and a well equipped Health Club
- Conference and meeting rooms of various capacities
- Business Centre, travel desk, taxi and limousine service
- Gift Shop, news-stand and travel requisites kiosk
- Guest laundry services
Crowne Plaza Nairobi
Crowne Plaza is Located in the New Financial District of Nairobi where we are surrounded by international companies and embassies, in Upper Hill, not far from the Jomo Kenyatta Airport.
Crowne Plaza is a member of the prestigious InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) and has its presence in over 100 countries in the World and a member of the IHG Rewards Club with 80 million members Worldwide.
Crowne Plaza Hotel has 162 spacious rooms which include 13 suites and a club floor with an exclusive lounge. All rooms are air conditioned and have high speed wireless internet connectivity.
FACILITIES & SERVICES
- Dry cleaning
- Gift shop
- Hair or beauty salon
- Laundry service
- Room service
- Towel and linen service
- Restaurant Bar Gardener
- Housekeeper
- Security guard
- Business centre
- Credit cards accepted
- Parking
- Internet Cable or satellite TV
- Fitness room
- Swimming Pool
Windsor Golf & Country Club
Windsor Golf and Country Club is a five star property located some 20km from the city of Nairobi. For golf lovers, Windsor Golf and Country Club has an eighteen-hole championship golf course. This hotel prides in the extensive beautiful gardens which offer guests some nice environment to relax, unwind, and enjoy the beauty, purity and charm nature can reward.
All 130 rooms overlook the Windsor golf course giving a breathtaking view. They are all equipped with Elsafes, direct-dial telephones, and special Savoy-styled shower heads for that unique experience. All rooms are tastefully decorated in pastel colors with large en-suite bathrooms, showers and other luxury amenities.
Each room has a private safe and power points for the recharging of electronic devices such as laptops; coffee and tea-making facilities; fully stocked mini bar; 29” colour TV with local and international channels; music channels; and shoe shine and laundry services.
FACILITIES & SERVICES
- Extensive beautiful well manicured gardens and grounds.
- Restaurants offering a wide variety of local and international cuisine
- Swimming pool and a well equipped Health Club
- Well equipped gift shop
- Conference and meeting rooms of various capacities
- 18-hole golf course
- Tastefully decorated rooms
- High speed internet access.
- Business Centre
Ole Sereni Hotel
Sereni means ‘place of tranquility’ in the Masai language. Located about 8m from the Jomo Kenyatta International airport, this new five star hotel is ideal for clients with a short stay in Nairobi, either on a few hours transit or a stop-over. The hotel has been built facing the Nairobi National Park. From the comfort of the restaurant as you enjoy your meal or drink or from your room balcony (for some rooms) one enjoys the wonderful view of wildlife freely roaming in the Nairobi game park. The hotel location is also ideal for conferences or the leisure traveler who would love to be a way from the busy city life to just relax and soak in the African charm and beauty.
Ole Ole-Sereni is strategically positioned close to the Airport and the city center, offering world-class facilities and personalized services to business as well as leisure travelers. The hotel also enjoys proximity to the central business district, international organizations, financial institutions, government offices and the industrial areas of Nairobi.
Ole-Sereni Hotel offers guest 134 exquisitely furnished, air-conditioned rooms and suites spread over three floors. Guests will have the opportunity to relax and unwind at the Roof top heated swimming pool that overlooks the park, the Gymnasium and Aerobics Room or the Sports Lounge. One could also enjoy special therapies and treatments at the Massage Centre. The Sauna & Steam Facility and Unisex Salon are other places guests can visit to pamper themselves.
FACILITIES & SERVICES
· Various room categories for guests’ choice including Superior, deluxe, club and suite rooms
· Direct dial telephone
· Cabled high speed internet
· Private bath/shower & WC
· Tea/Coffee making facilities in the room
· Hairdryer
· Minibar
· Safe
· Satellite TV
· Voltage (220 – 240V)
· Sound proofing (double glazed windows)
· Security locks
The Sankara Hotel
This is one of the newest five star hotels in Nairobi, built in the prime area of Westlands. It is ideal both leisure and business traveler. Accessibility to the Nairobi city centre is very easy from this hotel. The hotel is ideal for both the leisure and business traveler.
Sankara is one among the few hotels with very spacious rooms. All the facilities are of very high quality. The room deco is charming and expertly done to give one an attractive atmosphere to enjoy each moment of their stay here. One can either opt for a walk-in shower or soak in the bath-tab. Other facilities include the heated swimming pool, the health and fitness club, and the well stocked bars among many others.
FACILITIES & SERVICES
- Different room categories offering superior, deluxe, junior and executive suites.
- Restaurants offering a wide variety of local and international cuisine
- Swimming pool and a well equipped Health Club & spa
- A gift shop
- Conference and meeting rooms of various capacities
- Tastefully decorated
- Internet access.
- Business Centre
Sarova Stanley Hotel
The Sarova Stanley Hotel stands at the heart of the central business district, giving guests an easy access to most facilities within the city. This is one of the oldest Hotels in Nairobi, having been built in 1902. The facilities are however modern and up to world class standards. From the Hotel one can easily explore the city centre on foot or just watch as ‘Nairobians’ go on with their business. The hotel has a fully equipped health centre, wireless Wifi internet connection, a swimming pool among other facilities. The various restaurants including some romantic dinner in the stars by the pool will quench every traveler’s desire for some good time, whether on business or leisure.
FACILITIES & SERVICES
- Different room categories offering superior, deluxe, executive rooms and suites.
- Restaurants offering a wide variety of local and international cuisine
- Swimming pool and a well equipped Health Club
- A safe in every room.
- Tea and coffee making facilities in the rooms.
- Satellite TV
- Bath, shower, WC and hair drier
- Black-out curtains
- Sound proving (Double glazed windows.
- Key-card system and automatic self-locking doors.
- Conference and meeting rooms of various capacities
- Tastefully decorated, very spacious rooms
- High speed internet facility.
- Business Centre
Intercontinental Hotel Nairobi
The Hotel stands at the periphery of the busy Nairobi central business district. It is ideal for both leisure and business travelers with an easy access to most major institutions. It has a well equipped business centre, a health club, swimming pool, conference facilities and a casino.
Intercontinental Hotel has 400 air-conditioned rooms, all with 24 hour room service, TV, satellite channels, mini-bar and telephone. All suites feature a separate living area with magnificent views of the city of Nairobi. All rooms have king, queen or twin beds. Non-smoking, business, club lounge access and inter-connecting rooms are available.
One has a wide choice of mouth-watering local and international cuisine to sample from the restaurants in the hotel, plus light refreshments served in the Safari Bar, poolside bar and casino.
A children’s wading pool, an outdoor heated swimming pool and a comprehensive Health club are ideal for one to cool-off. There is also a spa and fitness centre offering gym, sauna, steam room and massages.
FACILITIES & SERVICES
- Restaurants offering a wide variety of local and international cuisine
- Different room categories offering superior, deluxe, executive rooms and suites.
- Direct dial telephone.
- Heated Swimming Pool, well equipped studio, Sauna, Steam Room, Isotonic Range and Techno gym Equipment.
- Satellite TV
- Bath, shower, WC and hair drier
- Conference and meeting rooms of various capacities
- Tastefully decorated rooms
- High speed internet access.
- Gift shop
- Sauna & Spa
- Whirlpool
- Convenience Store
- Barbeque Grills
- Casino
- Live Entertainment
- Private Limousine
- Technical Concierge
Sarova Panafric Hotel
Sarova Panafric hotel is located way from the busy Nairobi central business district, giving both the business and leisure traveler a good relaxing environment. Being only some few minutes away from the city centre, Sarova Panafric Hotel is a great choice for that guest who would like to have access to the city centre but stay away from it. The hotel has different room categories ranging from superior, club and executive rooms. It also has a well equipped business centre, a swimming pool among other facilities for the clients to enjoy. From the hotel room (depending on room location) one may get a nice view of the city some several meters away.
FACILITIES & SERVICES
- Different room categories offering superior, executive and club rooms.
- Restaurants offering a wide variety of local and international cuisine
- Swimming pool and a well equipped Health Club
- Safe- deposit box
- Fully air-conditioned.
- Tea and coffee making facilities in the rooms.
- Satellite TV with remote control
- Bath, shower, WC and hair drier
- Conference and meeting rooms of various capacities
- Tastefully decorated, rooms
- Wireless internet connection
- Business Centre
