Nairobi Hotels by the Airport

Nairobi Hotels by the Airport
Kenya is one of Africa's most exciting destinations for outdoor enthusiasts, offering a number of possibilities from hiking and trekking to undertaking genuine safaris. What's more, the country's pristine coastlines are famous havens for water sports enthusiasts. If you're flying to or from Nairobi, you can rest assured that there are plenty of accommodation options within reach of the airport.

Nairobi Serena Hotel

Situated in close proximity to the airport, Nairobi Serena Hotel is a member of the Leading Hotels of the World. It offers a massive outdoor pool and panoramic views over the city's Central Park and downtown area. Rooms and services include a complimentary daily newspaper, satellite television, minibars, wireless Internet, on-call doctors, tea- and coffee-making facilities, safe deposit boxes, mosquito nets and air-conditioning. There is a restaurant, bar, lounge and café on the premises, making it easy to enjoy Indian, Kenyan and Ethiopian specialties for breakfast, lunch and dinner. The Nairobi Serena Hotel also has a spa on the premises, offering a full range of health and beauty treatments.

Nairobi Serena Hotel
Kenyatta Avenue
Nairobi, Kenya
011 (+254) 20 2822000
serenahotels.com

The Olive Gardens Hotel

The Olive Gardens Hotel is located just 30 minutes away from the airport in the upscale Hurlingham area of Nairobi. There are 62 rooms on the premises and a one-bedroom apartment for two that contains a living room and kitchen. Amenities include satellite television, telephones, daily room service until midnight, breakfast, laundry, rooms for the disabled and a fitness center. There is an on-site restaurant where you can enjoy buffet and a la carte meals for lunch and dinner each day.

The Olive Gardens Hotel
Argwings Kodhek Road
Nairobi, Kenya
011 (+254) 20 2737854
theolivegardens.com

The Norfolk Hotel

The Norfolk is one of the better-known luxury hotels near the Nairobi airport. Owned and operated by the Fairmont chain, the Norfolk prides itself on upholding international standards of upscale accommodation. Rooms come equipped with phones and directories, satellite televisions, air-conditioning and electrical mosquito repellent. If you're feeling hungry, there are six different restaurants on the premises to choose from. There is a swimming pool, health club, spa and fitness center that guests at the Norfolk Hotel can enjoy throughout their stay. The Norfolk Hotel specializes in organizing weddings and similar social events, and it also offers a myriad of services to the business traveler to Nairobi.

The Norfolk Hotel
Harry Thuku Rd
Nairobi, Kenya
011 (+254) 20 2337221
fairmont.com

Article Written By Zach Feral

Zach Feral has been writing and editing professionally since 2003. He has a B.A. in philosophy from the New School for Social Research in New York and pursued postgraduate studies at the Open University in the U.K. His writing has appeared in numerous international publications, including "Dazed & Confused," "Artforum" and "Think Again."

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