The Fairmont’s Norfolk Hotel is one of Nairobi’s oldest and finest luxury accommodation establishments. When you book in here you will be taking a step back into the early history of Nairobi as the town sprung up around this establishment and today it is still one of modern Nairobi’s most famous meeting places.
Enjoy the colourful atmosphere generated by the history and heritage of the building. To celebrate its centenary in 2004, the entire hotel was renovated and now offers you all of the luxurious mod-cons you could expect. Surrounded by lavish, private tropical gardens take your pick of luxury room or suite from the 165 on offer and make full use of the facilities such as the heated outdoor swimming pool, health club, beauty salon and the extensive culinary offerings in the form of six restaurants on the premises!
Sip cocktails on the famous Lord Delamere Terrace with an eclectic bunch of local and international adventurers; history has been made here, wild adventures recounted and it is still the place to be when you are on safari in Africa.
Fairmont The Norfolk Hotel – offering an authentic African experience
Surrounded by beautiful gardens this expansive luxury hotel boasts 165 guest rooms and Junior or Duplex suites all offering high levels of comfort and convenience. All of the rooms are classically furnished, your feet will sink into plush carpeting and the deep velour soft furnishings will sweep you away to a bygone era. The en-suite marble bathrooms are spacious and inviting.
Rest assured that all the modern conveniences such as telephones, Satellite TV and air-conditioning are provided as are other amenities for your comfort. This luxury hotel boasts a heated outdoor swimming pool, a health club with a gym as well as sauna and steam rooms. Spoil yourself in the beauty salon before heading out to dine in one of the hotel’s six restaurants.
Whether it is local or international cuisine you are looking for you will find it in one of the venues at this luxury African hotel. After a generous breakfast and lunch you should head for a traditional high tea in the Tea Room comprising mountain-grown Kenyan teas and coffees plus home-made desserts. Before dinner enjoy cocktails on the Lord Delamere Terrace or in the Cin Cin Wine Bar and then try out the dry-aged premium Kenyan Angus beef or superlative seafood at the contemporary American steak house, Tatu Restaurant. The Swimming Pool Restaurant is elevated under a canopy with one half overlooking the pool and the other half the Mugumo Gardens. Dining in your room is always an option and special kiddie’s menus are available at most of the on-site restaurants.
Your days will be full in Nairobi; there are a wealth of colourful shops and markets just waiting to be explored as well as interesting destinations within the bounds of the city. Discover the two parks within the city - Uhuru and Central Park - and definitely don’t miss out on the city markets where you can choose from a multitude of arts and crafts to take home with you.
Those interested in history should check out the Kenya National Archives, National Museum and the Railway Museum and anyone who fell in love with Africa through Karen Blixen’s book, Out of Africa, needs to visit her old home. Restored to museum status with some of her original furnishings and decor items still available to view, the house sits in the middle of the coffee plantations that set the stage for her incredible book.
Animal lovers can visit the Giraffe Centre, Elephant Orphanage or Snake Park all within close driving distance of the luxury Fairmont The Norfolk Hotel. The Snake Park is not for the squeamish with cobras, puff adders, mambas, crocodiles and the endemic Rock Python. You are welcome to feed the giraffes at the Giraffe Centre and these gentle giants are very friendly! Head to the Elephant Orphanage, home to rescued baby elephants and rhinos, at bathing or feeding time for the best chance of interacting with these appealing animals.
For the best chance of seeing black and white rhino head to the Lake Nakura National Park, a 2-hour drive away. Set up to protect bird life, the park also boasts a large population of mammals including leopards, lions, hyenas and it is one of the best places to observe the black and white rhino in action.
Immerse yourself in local culture when you visit the Bomas of Kenya, this tour takes you through the abodes and customs of Kenya’s different tribes.
The luxury Fairmont The Norfolk Hotel is based in the heart of Kenya’s capital city, Nairobi.
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