The Best Hotels in Nairobi
Nairobi is not only Kenya's biggest city, it is also its capital. The name "Nairobi" comes from the Maasai word, "Enkare Nyrobi," meaning the "place of cool water." Hotels in Nairobi, especially those with five stars, are not inexpensive just because they're in Africa. Nairobi is a bustling business center, with many international companies. So hotel prices at the best hotels are as high as they are in the U.S. and Europe. If you're looking to pay less, you might want to try Mombasa (Kenya's second city and a gateway to the popular beach resorts on the Indian Ocean coast). Nairobi has a reputation as a high-crime city, so its best if the hotel you choose has excellent security.
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Norfolk Fairview Hotel
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Its ads call it "a haven of peace and tranquility" and "the country hotel in town." The Fairview is set on five acres of beautifully sculpted and developed gardens, living up to its promotions. It also offers good service, atmosphere, facilities and five restaurants to choose from.
Sarova Stanley Hotel
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The Sarova Stanley Hotel gets five stars, and its prices reflect the rating. Many guests use this hotel for the start and end of their safari. The hotel is a white high-rise, situated right in the heart of Nairobi, equipped with a pool, gym, sauna, courteous staff, excellent security and big rooms.
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Village Market Tribe Hotel
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Tourists who have stayed at Tribe call it cool and sexy. The four-star hotel is attached to the Village Market in Nairobi's diplomatic area, where there are more than 150 shops and restaurants, along with a water park, a mini golf course, a bowling alley, movie theaters and a health club. The reception area is sleek in black stone. The hotel corridors are lined with silky cloths, and the rooms contain big, flat screen TVs. Children staying with adults are free. All rooms come with breakfast.
Ngong House
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Ngong House consists of two large tree houses built entirely from wood. Secluded in 10 acres of private land, it is close to Nairobi National Park and 20 minutes from the city center. Some of the rooms are duplexes, with bedrooms upstairs and living areas on the lower floor. There is an outdoor swimming pool and a private log cabin for families. The entire hotel accommodates just 24 people. The hotel rate includes meals or you can buy half-meals.
Palacina Hotel
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The Palacina Hotel bills itself as being in the boutique, colonial style. The hotel lobby is like a living room, complete with lounging areas, reading areas, a large veranda and a bar. A complementary breakfast served from an open farmhouse kitchen can be eaten anywhere you like.
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- Photo Credit Nairobi seen from Uhuru Park/Arthur Buliva: Wikicommons
