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No. 01

Design New or redone

Fresh perspective

JW Marriott Hotel Nairobi

Westlands 2024 $$$

JW Marriott Hotel Nairobi

“Gallery-lined skyscraper”
Design Luxe Wellness Central
Kwetu Nairobi, Curio Collection by Hilton

Kitisuru 2024 $$

Kwetu Nairobi, Curio Collection by Hilton

“Artisan-crafted forest estate”
Design Social Local Quiet
Glee Nairobi

Kitisuru 2024 From $200

Glee Nairobi

“Forest canopy estate”
Design Luxe Resort Quiet
Gem Forest Hotel Nairobi - MGallery Collection

Kitisuru 2024 From $100

Gem Forest Hotel Nairobi - MGallery Collection

“Crystalline forest retreat”
Design Luxe Wellness Quiet
No. 02

Michelin Keys $–$$$

Michelin, minus the splurge

Glee Nairobi

Kitisuru 2024 From $200

Glee Nairobi

“Forest canopy estate”
Quiet
Gem Forest Hotel Nairobi - MGallery Collection

Kitisuru 2024 From $100

Gem Forest Hotel Nairobi - MGallery Collection

“Crystalline forest retreat”
Quiet
Fairmont The Norfolk

Nairobi Central 1904 From $200

Fairmont The Norfolk

“Edwardian safari landmark”
Central
No. 03

Michelin Keys

Michelin Keys

Giraffe Manor

Karen $$$$

Giraffe Manor

“Historic sanctuary hideaway”
Secluded
Glee Nairobi

Kitisuru 2024 From $200

Glee Nairobi

“Forest canopy estate”
Quiet
Fairmont The Norfolk

Nairobi Central 1904 From $200

Fairmont The Norfolk

“Edwardian safari landmark”
Central
Hemingways Nairobi

Karen 2023 From $750

Hemingways Nairobi

“Plantation manor estate”
Quiet
Gem Forest Hotel Nairobi - MGallery Collection

Kitisuru 2024 From $100

Gem Forest Hotel Nairobi - MGallery Collection

“Crystalline forest retreat”
Quiet
No. 04

Design $–$$

Design for less

The Social House Nairobi

Lavington 2020 $$

The Social House Nairobi

“Offbeat boutique clubhouse”
Design Social Local Quiet
Kwetu Nairobi, Curio Collection by Hilton

Kitisuru 2024 $$

Kwetu Nairobi, Curio Collection by Hilton

“Artisan-crafted forest estate”
Design Social Local Quiet
Sankara Nairobi, Autograph Collection

Westlands 2019 $$

Sankara Nairobi, Autograph Collection

“Contemporary art tower”
Design Wellness Social Lively
Trademark Hotel

Kitisuru 2018 $$

Trademark Hotel

“Design-forward diplomatic base”
Design Social Local Central
No. 05

Design

Design standouts

Giraffe Manor

Karen $$$$

Giraffe Manor

“Historic sanctuary hideaway”
Design Luxe Heritage Secluded
Tribe Hotel

Gigiri 2022 $$$

Tribe Hotel

“Pan-African design hotel”
Design Luxe Local Central
The Social House Nairobi

Lavington 2020 $$

The Social House Nairobi

“Offbeat boutique clubhouse”
Design Social Local Quiet
JW Marriott Hotel Nairobi

Westlands 2024 $$$

JW Marriott Hotel Nairobi

“Gallery-lined skyscraper”
Design Luxe Wellness Central
Sankara Nairobi, Autograph Collection

Westlands 2019 $$

Sankara Nairobi, Autograph Collection

“Contemporary art tower”
Design Wellness Social Lively
Kwetu Nairobi, Curio Collection by Hilton

Kitisuru 2024 $$

Kwetu Nairobi, Curio Collection by Hilton

“Artisan-crafted forest estate”
Design Social Local Quiet
Trademark Hotel

Kitisuru 2018 $$

Trademark Hotel

“Design-forward diplomatic base”
Design Social Local Central
Glee Nairobi

Kitisuru 2024 From $200

Glee Nairobi

“Forest canopy estate”
Design Luxe Resort Quiet
No. 06

Editorial mentions

Written about

Giraffe Manor

Karen $$$$

Giraffe Manor

“Historic sanctuary hideaway”
Design Luxe Heritage Secluded
Tribe Hotel

Gigiri 2022 $$$

Tribe Hotel

“Pan-African design hotel”
Design Luxe Local Central
Fairmont The Norfolk

Nairobi Central 1904 From $200

Fairmont The Norfolk

“Edwardian safari landmark”
Heritage Classic Luxe Central
Hemingways Nairobi

Karen 2023 From $750

Hemingways Nairobi

“Plantation manor estate”
Luxe Design Social Quiet
Trademark Hotel

Kitisuru 2018 $$

Trademark Hotel

“Design-forward diplomatic base”
Design Social Local Central
Gem Forest Hotel Nairobi - MGallery Collection

Kitisuru 2024 From $100

Gem Forest Hotel Nairobi - MGallery Collection

“Crystalline forest retreat”
Design Luxe Wellness Quiet
JW Marriott Hotel Nairobi

Westlands 2024 $$$

JW Marriott Hotel Nairobi

“Gallery-lined skyscraper”
Design Luxe Wellness Central
The Social House Nairobi

Lavington 2020 $$

The Social House Nairobi

“Offbeat boutique clubhouse”
Design Social Local Quiet
No. 07

Opened 2024+

Recent openings

Kwetu Nairobi, Curio Collection by Hilton

Kitisuru 2024 $$

Kwetu Nairobi, Curio Collection by Hilton

“Artisan-crafted forest estate”
Design Social Local Quiet
Glee Nairobi

Kitisuru 2024 From $200

Glee Nairobi

“Forest canopy estate”
Design Luxe Resort Quiet
JW Marriott Hotel Nairobi

Westlands 2024 $$$

JW Marriott Hotel Nairobi

“Gallery-lined skyscraper”
Design Luxe Wellness Central
Gem Forest Hotel Nairobi - MGallery Collection

Kitisuru 2024 From $100

Gem Forest Hotel Nairobi - MGallery Collection

“Crystalline forest retreat”
Design Luxe Wellness Quiet
No. 08

Luxe Quiet or secluded

Quiet luxury

Giraffe Manor

Karen $$$$

Giraffe Manor

“Historic sanctuary hideaway”
Design Luxe Heritage Secluded
Hemingways Nairobi

Karen 2023 From $750

Hemingways Nairobi

“Plantation manor estate”
Luxe Design Social Quiet
Glee Nairobi

Kitisuru 2024 From $200

Glee Nairobi

“Forest canopy estate”
Design Luxe Resort Quiet
Gem Forest Hotel Nairobi - MGallery Collection

Kitisuru 2024 From $100

Gem Forest Hotel Nairobi - MGallery Collection

“Crystalline forest retreat”
Design Luxe Wellness Quiet
No. 09

The whole area

Most distinctive hotels

Giraffe Manor

Karen $$$$

Giraffe Manor

“Historic sanctuary hideaway”
Design Luxe Heritage Secluded
Fairmont The Norfolk

Nairobi Central 1904 From $200

Fairmont The Norfolk

“Edwardian safari landmark”
Heritage Classic Luxe Central
Hemingways Nairobi

Karen 2023 From $750

Hemingways Nairobi

“Plantation manor estate”
Luxe Design Social Quiet
Tribe Hotel

Gigiri 2022 $$$

Tribe Hotel

“Pan-African design hotel”
Design Luxe Local Central
Gem Forest Hotel Nairobi - MGallery Collection

Kitisuru 2024 From $100

Gem Forest Hotel Nairobi - MGallery Collection

“Crystalline forest retreat”
Design Luxe Wellness Quiet
Glee Nairobi

Kitisuru 2024 From $200

Glee Nairobi

“Forest canopy estate”
Design Luxe Resort Quiet
Trademark Hotel

Kitisuru 2018 $$

Trademark Hotel

“Design-forward diplomatic base”
Design Social Local Central
The Social House Nairobi

Lavington 2020 $$

The Social House Nairobi

“Offbeat boutique clubhouse”
Design Social Local Quiet

Every hotel in Nairobi

G

Gem Forest Hotel Nairobi - MGallery CollectionGemstone-inspired interiors by Sundukovy Sisters feature crystalline textures and an illuminated 360-degree circular bar.DesignLuxeWellness$$$ Giraffe ManorIvy-clad brick gables, canopied four-poster beds, vintage travel trunks, and arched windows opening onto the lawns.DesignLuxeHeritage$$$$ Glee NairobiKristina Zanic interiors pair graphic contemporary art with floor-to-ceiling forest views.DesignLuxeResort$$$

H

Hemingways NairobiSymmetrical manor architecture frames sweeping double staircases and vaulted timber ceilings.LuxeDesignSocial$$$$

J

JW Marriott Hotel NairobiHandmade ceramics and regional art curate the corridors like an open gallery.DesignLuxeWellness$$$

K

Kwetu Nairobi, Curio Collection by HiltonKenyan artisans shaped the low-rise stone pavilions, set against Karura Forest's tree canopy.DesignSocialLocal$$

S

Sankara Nairobi, Autograph CollectionTwo hundred contemporary East African artworks and custom timber furniture fill the interiors.DesignWellnessSocial$$

T

The Social House NairobiEarthy guestrooms with bright accents, and a suspended motorcycle inside the cafe.DesignSocialLocal$$ Trademark HotelOpen-plan public spaces use bare structural pillars to create wall-free social areas.DesignSocialLocal$$ Tribe HotelCurved architecture and a glass atrium house nine hundred African art pieces.DesignLuxeLocal$$$

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