A Guide to best Hotels in Nairobi
If you are looking for a nice place to stay during your Kenya safari, conference or business trip look no further than Nairobi Luxury Hotels. Nairobi, derived it’s name from the Maasai phrase “Enkare Nairobi,” which means a place of “cool water.”
The city is also universally known as the “Green City under the Sun” due to its cool climate, water catchments, and evergreen vegetation. Due to the city’s proximity to the equator, there is a slight variation between the seasons.
However, most travelers enjoy being in Kenya between January and March and July and October, the country’s hottest months. You will enjoy the excellent services offered by classic Nairobi luxury hotels within this beautiful city.
Villa Rosa Kempinski Nairobi ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
The beautiful Villa Rosa Kempinski Hotel Nairobi is ideally located in the Nairobi central business district, 10 minutes away from the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, is luxury redefined.
Villa Rosa opened in 2013, this five-star hotel in Kenya, East Africa, offers 201 hotel suites and rooms which are comfortably positioned throughout ten floors, with the Presidential Suite being situated on the top floor.
Being awarded the fifth top African hotel by the W Hospitality Group, this hotel can only but impress their executive guests.
Offering extensive conference and meeting facilities, with an expansive pillarless Ballroom able to seat 505 guests, and executive transfers using BMW limousines, this is the business meeting place of Africa.
The spa, set over two floors, features nine treatment rooms, a jacuzzi, a sauna, a steam room, an outdoor swimming pool, state of the art gym, and pool-side cafe.
With its five stars and is rated one of Africa’s best hotels in September 2013, executives and alike will be spoilt by the sophistication and elegance of the Villa Rosa rooms, and suites offer.
Nairobi Serena Hotel ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Nairobi Serena Hotel has some of the best hotel suites in Nairobi city offering a home away from home – five star accommodations. Guest rooms at Nairobi Serena Hotel feature a rich blend of global design esthetics and pan- African flair, there is a total of 199 guest rooms and suites which have been newly remodeled and appointed with the sough-after extravagances expected from one of the premier hotels in Nairobi.
Guests at this premium property enjoy access to concierge services, health club and 25 metre heated outdoor swimming pool. There is also a wonderful day spa onsite, with a Jacuzzi, steam room, juice bar and four treatment rooms. The hotel’s Mandhari Restaurant provides one of Nairobi’s most iconic settings for a meal whilst the buffet restaurant, patisserie and bar offer a more low-key dining atmosphere.
Tribe Hotel ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Tribe welcomes guests to a luxurious experience. The hotel maintains a benchmark of excellence in every aspect of its offerings. The 137 guestrooms and suites excite and soothe at the same time – rich deep colors 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. TRIBE promises an escape from the mundane hotel room and brings you into a world of hip, chic design with an emphasis on detail and luxury.
The hotel also boasts a number of signature suites to cater for the discerning needs of world travellers, the double-storey business lofts offer a separation of living and working environments. Tribe hotel’s VIP wing includes several rooms, specifically designed to host an entourage or delegation; while the Nairobi’s first celebrity suite – Tribe’s Penthouse features dramatic design accents and the ultimate sense of presence.
Radisson Blu Hotel ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
The Radisson Blu Hotel is a luxurious hotel conveniently located in the centre of Upper Hill, the central business and financial district within this commercial centre of East Africa. The hotel is less than 20km from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, the largest and busiest airport in East and Central Africa.
The hotel offers its guests a full-service spa, an outdoor pool, and a spa tub. There are 2 restaurants on site, along with a nearby snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. You’ll find a 24-hour business centre on site. Event space at this hotel measures 6351 square feet (590 square metres) and includes conference centres. A kids’ pool, a 24-hour fitness centre, and a sauna are also featured at the luxury Radisson Blu Hotel Nairobi Upper Hill
Stanley Hotel ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Located in the heart of the city, and now part of the Sarova group, this is Kenya’s oldest and first luxury hotel ranked as one of the world’s leading historical hotels .
Opened in 1902 its guests enjoy easy access to Nairobi’s bustling shopping areas and business districts like the Masai Market and the Kenyatta International Conference Center (K.I.C.C.), both just a stone’s throw away.
For over a century, those heading out on safari have met right here before leaving. It serves Kenya’s finest cuisines and offers a distinguished retreat for travelers.
Even though the Stanley Hotel Nairobi has been completely refurbished, in order to offer guests modern 5 star comfort, it has retained its colonial charm and sense of history.
Hemingways Hotel ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Set between Nairobi National Park and the foot of the Ngong Hills, Hemingways Nairobi is an exclusive boutique hotel far from the bustle of central Nairobi. An all-suite property providing full butler service, gourmet restaurant, a brasserie and a bar, it is perfectly placed for trips to Nairobi National Park and the capital.
Hemingways Nairobi has a sophisticated and tranquil ambiance. Each of the 45 suites is a generous size, all with walk-in dressing rooms and a terrace with magnificent views of the Ngong Hills. Enjoy a light lunch in the Brasserie overlooking the well tended gardens.
Norfolk Hotel ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
The Norfolk Hotel Nairobi is an iconic, luxurious beauty at the heart of Nairobi City. It is conveniently located within the Nairobi Central Business District – CBD. The hotel has 27 luxurious suites and 143 rooms set around tranquil tropical gardens, a heated outdoor swimming pool and a health club with a fitness centre and indulgent spa facilities. The History of Norfolk Hotel dates back to 1904 when it opened its doors on Christmas Day.
The original owners, Major CGR Ringer and Robert Winearis, welcomed their first guests. Importarnt personalities like Neville Chamberlain, Merryl Streep, Ralphe Feinnes, Mick Jagger, Koffi Annan, and Denzel Washington just to name a few have walked these grounds. Fairmont Norfolk is annAccor group of hotels.
Sankara Nairobi ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Sankara Nairobi Hotel is a luxury hotel set in the heart of Westlands, approximately 5 kilometres from the Nairobi City Center, with 156 rooms. The hotel is located just 5 kms from the central business district and just about 18kms to Jomo Kenyatta airport. The tranquility of the spacious rooms, stunning rooftop pool and world-class spa create the ideal environment for guests to relax and unwind – while tempting choices of dining areas and carefully designed meeting spaces puts them at the centre of Nairobi’s vibrant social and business life.
At Sankara, guests can choose from superior rooms, deluxe rooms, junior or executive suites as well as club rooms. All the rooms are spacious and bathed in natural light with delightful soft furnishings.
Emara Ole Sereni ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Emara Ole-sereni hotel is a 5 star luxury accommodation found off Mombasa road and close to the Nairobi national park Kenya. The hotel is situated 25km from Kenyatta international conference center and 11km from Jommo Kenyatta international airport and 10km from the city center of Nairobi. Boasting of 134 rooms, the Ole-Sereni offers: 58 standard (dubbed ‘superior’) rooms, facing the city, each with a walk-in shower; 48 ‘deluxe’ rooms, with combination shower/bathtubs, each facing the park; 26 significantly larger ‘club’ rooms, with shower and bathtub (two of which face the city, the remaining 24 the park); and two suites.
This hotel is a perfect blend of service excellence and quality accommodation, especially for an overnight stay before your safari. This is the perfect place to enjoy a luxury stay in Nairobi with fantastic views of the Nairobi National Park.
Sarova Panafric ★ ★ ★ ★
Rated amongst the best hotels in Nairobi, Sarova Panafric is one of Nairobi’s premier 4-star luxury hotels. It is strategically located close to the Central Business District. Sarova Panafric offers 162 rooms in a range of Superior, Executive, Club, Studio and Themed Suites – all recently refurbished and decorated in a contemporary vibrant African style.
Named in honor of the pan african movement, sarovapanafric was inaugurated by the first president of kenya.
The Sarova Panafric fame in cuisine expertise goes beyond borders. Whether it is African, Intercontinental or local specialties, our widely traveled chefs bring a wealth of cumulative experience that translates into exquisite cuisine on your plate. The Sarova Panafric fame in cuisine expertise goes beyond borders. Whether it is African, Intercontinental or local specialties, our widely traveled chefs bring a wealth of cumulative experience that translates into exquisite cuisine on your plate.
Fairview Hotel ★ ★ ★ ★
Centrally located in Nairobi, this picturesque hotel serves as a charming home away from home, whether you’re visiting for business or leisure. The Fairview is the only family-owned, family-run hotel in the 4 and 5 star hotel category in Nairobi. The hotel is set within 5 acres of beautiful gardens and located near the city centre but yet away from the hustle and bustle. This accommodation offers excellent amenities for the business and leisure traveller alike.
Guests staying at the Fairview Nairobi Hotel can enjoy peace of mind of having 24-hour security available. The hotel also offers room service, housekeeping and laundry services. Guests staying at the Fairview Hotel can even make use of the hotel’s state of the art gym or enjoy their day relaxing by the outdoor swimming pool.
After you are checked into your hotel, don’t hesitate to book our luxurious range of pampering treatments that are conveniently brought to you in the comfort of your own room.