Norfolk Hotel Nairobi is Regarded as One of the Finest Nairobi Hotels

The Norfolk Hotel Nairobi is one of the finest Nairobi Hotels. Its century-old existence, a recently completed extensive renovation, and its joining the Fairmont Hotels chain have combined to stamp its authority as one of the foremost classic luxury hotels in Nairobi.

The Nairobi Norfolk Hotel is therefore a great way to get your Kenya safari, particularly a luxury African safari, off to a memorable start and end.

Accommodations

The hotel's accommodations consist of 165 rooms and suites which offer 7 choices which, in ascending order of sophistication, are:

• Fairmont rooms

• Deluxe rooms

• Junior suites

• Duplex suites

• Karura suites

• 1937 suites

• Signature suites

These rooms and suites are spread over large charming tropical gardens so you don't have to worry about that dreaded cramped high-rise look and feel here.

In addition, each of these accommodations is well-appointed with marble vanities and en suite bathrooms. Air conditioning, satellite TV, a direct dial telephone, digital safe, mini-bar and an electric mosquito repellent are also standard features in each of the rooms and suites.

Services and Amenities

The Norfolk Hotel Nairobi's services and amenities are inspired by charm and elegance and are designed to turn each guest's stay into a treasured memory.

• The business center is equipped with internet, fax, photocopying and general secretarial services and could well be your mobile office while in Kenya.

• The hotel offers 6 conference and event venues that range from executive boardrooms to a ballroom that can accommodate up to 200 guests. The hotel's conference packages are, surprisingly well-priced.

• Nairobi Norfolk Nairobi boasts 5 restaurants that offer a variety of local and international cuisine.

  Lord Delamere Terrace has, since the advent of pioneer European settlers, been a favorite watering hole, what with its signature cocktails. This open-air café offers classic Italian, Asian and continental cuisine.

  Tatu is a modern American steakhouse that also offers some local Kenyan dishes as well. Its dry-aged premium Kenyan Angus beef and Kenya coastal seafood dishes are particularly popular.

  The Cin Cin wine bar overlooks the hotel's proprietary lush grounds. Its unique blend of contemporary design and timeless elegance create an inviting ambience.

  The Tea Room's offerings of freshly brewed premium Kenyan tea and coffee are bound to satisfy even the most discerning connoisseur.

  The Pool Bar offers a range of outdoor lunches, light snacks and a range of soft and alcoholic beverages.

• The Nairobi Norfolk Hotel's state-of-the-art health club consists of big-brand equipment, knowledgeable personal trainers, daily aerobics classes, sauna, steam rooms and a spa.
• The hotel's outdoor heated swimming pool is great for whiling your free afternoon away.

• The gift shop is stocked with uniquely Kenyan mementos and African jewelry.

Resident Guest Reviews

This section highlights what real travelers liked and disliked about the Norfolk Hotel Nairobi.

What Guests Liked

• Good location. The hotel is nestled in a corner of the city but its quiet atmosphere makes it an oasis of peace in the fast-paced Nairobi.

  Owing to its central location, it is easy to organize excursions to the popular Nairobi tourist destinations such as the Nairobi National Park, Nairobi Safari Walk, David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust and the Giraffe Center, home to about a dozen endangered Rothschild giraffes.

• The renovated rooms are exquisite with marble vanities, large showers, functioning air conditioning and beautiful soft beds. Many of these rooms overlook the hotel's lovely tropical gardens and fountain.

• The staff are genuinely passionate, love their work and are always eager to help.

• The conference logistical arrangements are flawless and run like clockwork.

• The buffet breakfast is excellent with fresh juices and made-to-order waffles and omelets.

• Great décor in all the renovated rooms and public places.

• The food, particularly in Tatu, the steakhouse, is delicious while Cin Cin offers a great selection of cocktails.

• The heated pool provides a warm, welcome dip, particularly during the chilly months. It is also a good way to keep teenage kids busy while you catch up on the day's news.

• An ATM conveniently located just round the corner from the hotel makes it easy to quickly and safely withdraw some Kenya currency.

What Guests Disliked

• The service in the Norfolk Hotel Nairobi restaurants can be slow so plan to go for dinner a little earlier than you normally would.

• The unrefurbished rooms are in urgent need of renovation as the décor is rather dated, some of the ACs and showers don't function as they should and the walls are paper-thin.

• During the refurbishment, the hotel lost some of its character. For instance, some of the bathtubs were replaced with showers. So, if you enjoy to soak in a bath, you will be disappointed. A lot of the hotel's colonial charm has also been lost in the renovations.

• Internet is pricey but slow.

• The hotel rooms and services don't come cheap so if you are on a limited budget, this is probably not the right hotel for you.

Summary

The Nairobi Norfolk Hotel's very existence is steeped in history and the stunning photographs of colonial Kenya are a constant reminder of the hotel's colonial charm.

So, if you are looking for a Nairobi hotel with allure, elegance and history and are prepared to pay for a modest premium for these, you'll probably love the Norfolk Hotel Nairobi.

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