Women-Friendly Travel in Nairobi
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Nairobi Serena
Considered as Nairobi’s finest hotel by many, the Nairobi Serena keeps the highest standards in service, quality and hospitality. The Serena Group is considered a highly professional group and all its properties are well known for quality of service.
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New Stanley Hotel
This hotel has been made world famous by the many authors, film makers and artists who not only stayed here, but got their inspiration and best creative spirit while seeping in the atmosphere in The Stanley as it was called then. Some of the more famous ones are Elspeth Huxley, author of books like the ‘The Flame Trees Of Thika,’ Col J H Patterson author of the true story ‘The Maneaters of Tsavo’, Ernest Hemingway who wrote many of his famous works while staying at The Stanley, recuperating from an illness. Films like Mogambo, The Macomber Affair or King Soloman’s Mines, were either filmed or had production units and crew and cast staying here.
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The Grand Regency Hotel
This is a fairly new hotel with a typical high rise modern façade in white with solar glass look. It is in the up market business district of Nairobi overlooking the Uhuru Park. It has color and class in its style. The interiors have high atriums, skylights and intricate mosaic and bead work.
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Norfolk Hotel
Ideally located on Harry Thaku road, only 5 minutes from the city centre, this is a landmark amongst the Nairobi Hotels and is the oldest Hotel in Nairobi with a historical and colourful past. Today it is still one of Nairobi’s top hotels. It is almost as if the city was built around Norfolk rather than the opposite. It was first opened as a small hotel way back in 1904 by Major CGR Ringer. With nothing but open lands in front and behind the area, this was the place for all weary travelers and game hunters to look forward to after a tiring journey and then completely unwind and relax. It is older than the London Ritz, and has a truly romantic ambience. The hospitality and standards of service it was famous for then are still unmatched in the country. All the important state visitors have stayed or at least visited The Norfolk. It has witnessed history like no other. The meetings of the First World War leaders with the military used to be held here, the British crown was accepted by the Kenyans here. Many important events have been witnessed from this historical place.
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Windsor Golf and Country Club
Whether you are a golfer or not this hotel / country club will completely bowl you over. It is only a fifteen minute drive from the city center but is far from the madness and tension of city life. The resort is in a lush quiet peaceful tropical country setting, with a beautiful 18 hole golf course, lovely open areas for meetings, social events, outdoor parties or conferences and conventions.
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Holiday Inn Mayfair Nairobi
This charming historical hotel is a blend of the modern and the traditional. Its architectural style is distinctive and goes back to the colonial days of the 1940’s. Earlier known as the Mayfair Court Hotel it is now part of the Holiday Inn group. The rooms are large and comfortable with all modern luxuries. The gardens are very well preserved. The staff is warm, friendly and extremely hospitable. They speak English, Swahili, German and French.
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Giraffe Manor
This is a small boutique hotel which only has 6 double rooms to offer, yet it is a retreat which creates incredible warmth and gives the traveler an experience of a life time. Where else would you have Giraffes literally peering into your window while you enjoy a scrumptious breakfast? It is surrounded by 140 acres of forests. It is famous for its Rothschild Giraffes which have been given protection here and saved from extinction.
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Macushla House
Another boutique hotel, this place can accommodate up to 10 guests only. It is surrounded by indigenous forests and is a great retreat to escape from the stress and severity of today’s city lifestyles. Macushla gives the right amount of privacy and space, yet provides for all comforts in an atmosphere of warmth and homeliness. The lawns have been allowed to grow naturally to attract the local flora and fauna.
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Hilton Hotel Nairobi
Built in the 1960’s this cylindrical shaped hotel has an excellent location, both for the business and leisure traveler. It is in the heart of the city, right next to the Craft Bazaar and only about 20 minutes from the international airport. The famous Kenyatta International Conference Center is very close to the hotel. The hotel itself has 7 meeting rooms which can accommodate up to 500 guests. There is a business center with high speed Internet connectivity. It also has an outdoor pool, a massage, a gym and a health club.
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The Safari Hotel and Casino
This sixteen storey hotel is located just 15 minutes from city center. It is on a 64 acre open plot and combines the best of African style to give a uniqueness and exclusivity to it. The landscaped gardens, sparkling water gardens, the inland beach, elegant architecture and a choice of fine dining make a stay in this hotel truly memorable. The hotel has 30 deluxe suites and 174 luxury rooms. Each room has a huge carved four poster bed.
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Panafric Hotel
The hotel is located near the Central Park area in a peaceful residential area and minutes from the city centre. It was inaugurated by the first President of Kenya, HE Mzee Jomo Kenyatta in 1965. The name is inspired from the Pan African movement.
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Boulevard Hotel
The Boulevard has an excellent location, just 300 meters from the city center. It is next to the National Museum. It is on a 4.5 acre land which slopes gently into the Nairobi River. Flowers and trees and the song of birds make this place a retreat of countryside living in the midst of the chaos of the city.
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Utali Hotel
This 57 room hotel gives a feeling of space and open country ambience. It is away from the noise and bustle of the city on the Nairobi-Thika highway, and yet is only 8 kms from the city centre. It attracts people from all nationalities and the staff speaks many languages to make their guests welcome and cater to their needs.
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Silver Springs
This 3 star hotel has all the qualities of a higher ranked hotel. It is located in Nairobi’s prettiest area, Hurlingham. The hotel itself has a tranquil ambience with flowers and evergreen trees adorning the open spaces.
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Six Eighty Hotel
This three star hotel is in the heart of Nairobi just 5 minutes away from the Kenyatta International Conference and exhibition centre.
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Oakwood Hotel
Located in the heart of the city center, it has everything within easy reach hence an ideal place to start ones discovery of Nairobi as a new visitor. It is along Kimathi Street.
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Park side Nairobi Kenya Hotel
Overlooking the Jevanjee Gardens of Nairobi, this hotel is good value for money. It is away from the chaos of Nairobi.
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Kenya Comfort Hotel
This is a budget hotel which is located centrally. It was part of the Sarova Chain earlier and still maintains an impressive exterior. The interior has lost the class of earlier days, but is decent in quality.
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Hillcrest
A small but clean, comfortable and secure hotel, Hillcrest seems to be a favorite with those looking for cheaper accommodation. The staff is friendly and ready to help, the rooms are good and clean and the surroundings are quite and peaceful. The Hillcrest is located in Westlands, a five minute drive from the City Center. This neighborhood is a pleasant area with artifacts and curio shops close by. There are several casinos, clubs and movie halls nearby too. There are malls and bank ATMs a short walk away.
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Hotel Greton
Again a decent hotel in the budget district, there are a lot of extras provided hence giving great value for money.
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Masaai Collections
This store has products of many top designers including Penny Winter clothes, Sally Dudmesh jewellery, Niqui Theones clothes etc.
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Zebu, Nakumatt Junction
This boutique has leather bags by the famous local designer Annabelle Thom, as well as other designer items. The quality of products here are excellent though expensive, and there is no bargaining. The Village Market, Gigiri, near the UN office and American Embassy Complex is an open shopping area which also hosts the famous local handicrafts market on Fridays. The Village Market is an upscale market with good clothes and shoe shops.
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ABC Plaza, Waiyaki Way
Caters mainly to expatriates. This has a supermarket with a huge choice in imported items as well as food and household goods.