Four- and Five-Star Nairobi Hotels
The Nairobi Serena Hotel is centrally located and is an oasis of quiet. This hotel features magnificent manicured gardens displaying panoramic views of the city's central park and has rooms available ranging from standard accommodations to presidential suites. It also has a convenient in-house salon that offers luxury manicures, pedicures and a full line of hair services.
Those hoping for a golf holiday can stay at the Windsor Golf Hotel & Country Club, which in addition to an 18-hole championship golf course houses gorgeous Victorian-style buildings with luxury rooms and cottages that are all packed with five-star amenities.
If you're a gambler, try your luck staying at the Intercontinental Hotel, which has a casino and poolside bar with separate living areas in each of the suites. Or why not breathe in the history of the city by staying at the historic Norfolk Hotel Fairmont, which is older than the London Ritz. This hotel is a striking combination of native wood and stone and first opened its doors on Christmas Day in 1904. Fully equipped with a gym, saunas, steam and changing rooms, this hotel is a businessman's dream.
Boutique Hotels
Those longing for a quieter experience outside of the city can enjoy Giraffe Manor, a distinctive family retreat set on 140 acres of indigenous forest with one of Nairobi's finest dining kitchens on the premises. This retreat boasts large families of birds, warthogs, giraffes and even the elusive bush buck. The crack staff offers a compelling hotel experience in Nairobi.
If you'd like to get even farther away from the bustle of the city, look into Swara Plains Acacia Camp, located on beautiful rolling plains 45 minutes from the airport. This slice of unblemished Africa has more than 3,000 wild game animals, 270 bird species and features quaint private bandas and a communal dining experience overlooking magnificent gardens.
Quiet accommodations can also be found at Karen Blixen Coffee Gardens & Cottages, located 20 miles from downtown Nairobi. The coffee garden sits on 5 acres of mature land with a beautiful flower garden and cozy cottages equipped with their own verandas for bird watching.
Hotels for Under $120
Tighter budgets can opt for leaner Nairobi accommodations that will still allow you to enjoy the wonders of the city without straining your budget. The Hotel Ambassadeur offers modest accommodations for travelers while providing well-equipped conference areas and banquet rooms along with its on-site Indian restaurant. Kenya Comfort Hotel also offers affordable accommodations and a 24-hour restaurant, rooftop bar, sun lounge and Internet cafe. Hotel Utalii is eight miles from the center of the city and offers a 24-hour business center, swimming pool, tennis court and three lounge areas to relax in.
