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Nairobi Hotels
last edited
04/20/2022
Nairobi the capital city of
Kenya has a large number hotels and accommodation properties. The
accommodation facilities in Nairobi reflects the diversity of visitors,
the historical background and its multi-ethnicity of its population.
Note that the first hotels to be built in Nairobi were to cater for
adventurous tourist, big game hunters. Thus all the hotels in
Nairobi are built with the tourists in mind. Likewise the architecture
is influenced by its multiplicity of its inhabitants and visitors.
While some of Nairobi hotels
are modest with a bed, reading table and a bathroom., others are luxury
beyond imagination. Some hotels in Nairobi are resort style with
en-suite bathrooms with health clubs, hair and beauty salon, shops,
several restaurants, business centre, conference facilities, swimming
pools, life band etc.
The architecture and ambiance
ranges from local Maasai Manyatta (Nairobi Serena Hotel) to Chinese
Pagoda ( Safari Park), English country inn ( Fairview Hotel), Game
Lodges and even American style skyscrapers and even Tarzan boy style
tree hotel on stilts ( Ngong house) . All the big hotels
have specialty restaurants, Chinese, Hindi, Italian, Continental,
African, French, etc.
Below is a list of
hotels in Nairobi, their class, location and minimum room rate in USD.
To learn more about the hotel facilities and price, click on the
links. The hotels are arranged according to class of
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Nairobi Luxury Hotels 5 Star
Properties in the City Centre>>>Bed & Breakfast |
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1. Laico
Regency Hotel
>>The Laico Regency Hotel (Formerly Grand Regency Hotel) is
located in the city centre of Nairobi. The Hotel is 15 Km from the Airport
(JKIA). It has 194 double rooms, 32 suites one of which is presidential
suite making a total of 226 rooms. Facilities include
swimming pool, Jacuzzi, steam bath, conference(1500 pax), banquet Halls:
Room Rates are USD
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2. Nairobi
Intercontinental Hotel>>The Intercont as it is popularly known is
one of the premier Nairobi Hotels. Located in the city centre 15Km
from airport (JKIA).
The hotel has 369 rooms including suites, apartments, none smoking
rooms and some for disabled. Rooms have, satellite TV, mini bar,
en-suite bathrooms with telephone, safes, laundry and valet services, 24
hours room service. The hotel has a health club with a gym, sauna,
Jacuzzi, massage. Also available is a 15 Meters swimming pool. Room
Rates are USD
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3. Nairobi Hilton Hotel >>The
Hilton Hotel is located 15 Km from the airport (JKIA).
The Hilton Hotel has302-room, all air-conditioned and have satellite TV,
electronic safes, electronic locks, mini bar and hair dryers. Also
available are bathrobe, refrigerator, two-line telephones, and
kitchenette. The hotel has health club facilities, gymnasium, sauna,
steam bath and massages plus a swimming pool. It has conference
facilities for 500 Pax. The rate in USD
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Nairobi
Safari Club |
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Nairobi Serena
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Norfolk
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The Stanley
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Safari Park Hotel
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Nairobi Hotels 5 Star
Away in Peri-Urban/City Suburbs |
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Windsor Golf Club
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Giraffe Manor
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Holiday Inn
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Nairobi Hotels in the city Centre 4 Star properties |
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Fairview Hotel
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Panafric Hotel
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Boulevard
Hotel
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Nairobi Hotels in the city Centre 3 Star properties
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Ambassadeur Hotel |
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Meridian Court
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Six Eighty |
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Silver
Spring
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Heron Court |
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Nairobi Hotels
East of Tom Mboya Street 3 Star & Budget Properties |
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Marble Arch Hotel |
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Hotel Kipepeo:>>Kipepeo Hotel is
located on river. Hotel Kipepeo has 56 all en suite, all sound
proof, each room with a 21" TV with Dstv, GTv and local Tv stations,
digital safes and smart doors. The restaurant is first class. |
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Rivers Side Hotel |
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Nairobi Apartments
for Long Stay
For those who wish to
stay for long, Nairobi has a large number of apartments. Most
are concentrated within Milimani area. Within the city
centre there are apartments at Longonot Place, Chester house.
Nairobi Apartments will feature fully furnished units with TV
seats, sitting rooms, bath taps/showers, swimming pools, car
parks. It is always advisable to check on the facilities
available before committing ones money |
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Nairobi Attractions
Nairobi city has both
man made and natural attractions. Natural attractions
include the Nairobi National Park and its wildlife, the Ngong
hills. The man made attractions include museums,
cultural centres, historical buildings, city markets, shopping
malls, boutiques, hotels and specialty restaurant. Several
markets dot the city. Historical buildings include the
Parliament, Old Provincial headquarters, National Archives,
Railway headquarters, Kipande House, McMillan Library
Nairobi City Markets
Gikomba market
is probably the biggest open air market south of the
equator. Gikomba specializes in mitumba ( used clothes and
other items) and food stuffs. The City Market
(once a hangar) opposite Jamia Mosque is the best place to buy
cut flowers and curios. Be careful when changing
money in these markets as the operators are not recognized
though they give better rates than the foreign bureaux. If
you need to change money here, be accompanied by someone who
knows the place as you might as well loose your money. The
Maasai Market on the University wasy slip road is
ideal for those interested in Maasai Curios. For fruits
and vegetables visit Wakulima Market along Haille Salesie Avenue
next to KPCU. The biggest Hawker Market at
Muthurwa is also worthy a visit. Ngara
Market across Nairobi River is ideal for those
interested in high quality secod hand clothes.
Shopping Malls
include ABC Place( Waiyaki Way), Adams Arcade (Ngong Road),
Village and the Mall in Westlands, Village Market (Gigiri) an
Yaya Centre in Hurlingham.
Museums:
Museums in Nairobi
include,
Nairobi Museum, Karen Blixen Museum, Railway Museum
Cultural Centres. The
railway museum documents the history of the Railway and
emergency of Nairobi as a city. The National museum
has a large number of galleries. The galleries include the
big mammal, ornithological, ethnographical, Geographical,
Historical. A must visit is the origin of Man exhibit.
Nairobi Restaurants:
Nairobi has a large number of restaurants. Specialty
restaurants include Italian, Indian, Chinese, French, Ethiopian,
Japanese, Thai, South American, Barbecue and continental.
Perhaps some of the most famous restaurants in Nairobi are
Carnivore and Tamarind
Italian Restaurants
Nairobi City Tour
Nairobi city tour
include visits to the Museums, Nairobi National Parks and
markets. Other attractions include Giraffe Manor, Mamba
Village, Bomas of Kenya,
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