Design New or redone
JW Marriott Hotel Nairobi
“Gallery-lined skyscraper”
Kwetu Nairobi, Curio Collection by Hilton
“Artisan-crafted forest estate”
Glee Nairobi
“Forest canopy estate”
Gem Forest Hotel Nairobi - MGallery Collection
“Crystalline forest retreat”
Michelin Keys $–$$$
Michelin Keys
Design $–$$
The Social House Nairobi
“Offbeat boutique clubhouse”
Kwetu Nairobi, Curio Collection by Hilton
“Artisan-crafted forest estate”
Sankara Nairobi, Autograph Collection
“Contemporary art tower”
Trademark Hotel
“Design-forward diplomatic base”
Design
Giraffe Manor
“Historic sanctuary hideaway”
Tribe Hotel
“Pan-African design hotel”
The Social House Nairobi
“Offbeat boutique clubhouse”
JW Marriott Hotel Nairobi
“Gallery-lined skyscraper”
Sankara Nairobi, Autograph Collection
“Contemporary art tower”
Kwetu Nairobi, Curio Collection by Hilton
“Artisan-crafted forest estate”
Trademark Hotel
“Design-forward diplomatic base”
Glee Nairobi
“Forest canopy estate”
Editorial mentions
Giraffe Manor
“Historic sanctuary hideaway”
Tribe Hotel
“Pan-African design hotel”
Fairmont The Norfolk
“Edwardian safari landmark”
Hemingways Nairobi
“Plantation manor estate”
Trademark Hotel
“Design-forward diplomatic base”
Gem Forest Hotel Nairobi - MGallery Collection
“Crystalline forest retreat”
JW Marriott Hotel Nairobi
“Gallery-lined skyscraper”
The Social House Nairobi
“Offbeat boutique clubhouse”
Opened 2024+
Kwetu Nairobi, Curio Collection by Hilton
“Artisan-crafted forest estate”
Glee Nairobi
“Forest canopy estate”
JW Marriott Hotel Nairobi
“Gallery-lined skyscraper”
Gem Forest Hotel Nairobi - MGallery Collection
“Crystalline forest retreat”
Luxe Quiet or secluded
Giraffe Manor
“Historic sanctuary hideaway”
Hemingways Nairobi
“Plantation manor estate”
Glee Nairobi
“Forest canopy estate”
Gem Forest Hotel Nairobi - MGallery Collection
“Crystalline forest retreat”
The whole area
Giraffe Manor
“Historic sanctuary hideaway”
Fairmont The Norfolk
“Edwardian safari landmark”
Hemingways Nairobi
“Plantation manor estate”
Tribe Hotel
“Pan-African design hotel”
Gem Forest Hotel Nairobi - MGallery Collection
“Crystalline forest retreat”
Glee Nairobi
“Forest canopy estate”
Trademark Hotel
“Design-forward diplomatic base”
The Social House Nairobi
“Offbeat boutique clubhouse”
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Fairmont The NorfolkHeated outdoor swimming pool with landscaped sundeck set in tropical courtyard gardens.HeritageClassicLuxe$$$G
Gem Forest Hotel Nairobi - MGallery CollectionGlass-sided outdoor infinity swimming pool overlooking Karura Forest canopyDesignLuxeWellness$$$ Giraffe Manor21-meter heated outdoor infinity pool bordering the forest giraffe sanctuary, outdoor hot tubDesignLuxeHeritage$$$$ Glee NairobiHeated outdoor swimming pool with swim-up bar and daybeds, plus a private heated pool in the Presidential Suite.DesignLuxeResort$$$H
Hemingways Nairobi15-metre outdoor temperature-controlled swimming poolLuxeDesignSocial$$$$J
JW Marriott Hotel NairobiOutdoor heated infinity pool on the 5th-floor terrace overlooking the skyline.DesignLuxeWellness$$$K
Kwetu Nairobi, Curio Collection by HiltonOutdoor heated swimming pool set against an artificial waterfall.DesignSocialLocal$$P
Pullman Nairobi Upper HillGround-floor outdoor heated lap pool.DesignWellnessSocial$$S
Sankara Nairobi, Autograph CollectionOutdoor heated rooftop lap pool with an overhanging street sectionDesignWellnessSocial$$T
The Social House NairobiOutdoor heated lap pool set beside the terrace garden lawnDesignSocialLocal$$ Trademark HotelOutdoor rooftop swimming pool with cabanas and sun loungers.DesignSocialLocal$$ Tribe HotelOutdoor heated lagoon-style swimming pool with waterfall and submerged granite seating, plus an outdoor rooftop infinity plunge pool.DesignLuxeLocal$$$Gold. Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver. Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze. They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed. A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
Design. Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe. Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local. It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Heritage. A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness. You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic. The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort. A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.