Nairobi, KenyaWestlands
JW Marriott Hotel Nairobi
Gallery-lined skyscraper
Westlands Nairobi, Kenya
Opened
2024
Price
$$$
Rated for
Design Luxe WellnessOutside the door
The house
MarriottGallery-lined skyscraper
The hotel functions as a sleek commercial tower and an open gallery, displaying regional artwork guests can actually purchase.
What it’s good at
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
Interiors incorporate African materials and artwork, much of it available for purchase. Rooms consist of walk-in showers, deep soaking tubs, and expansive windows with electric sheers.
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Westlands surrounds the tower with corporate offices and central dining, all within a few minutes' reach.
The rooms
Rooms draw their terracotta and green tones from the savannah, with automated sheers opening onto wide city views.
The pool
Bring a swimsuit.
Rolled striped towels rest on sun loungers beside the heated pool, which opens directly onto the terrace bar.
The spa and gym
Eight treatment rooms host customized massages and scrubs. Across the floor, treadmills look straight over the pool deck.
Restaurant
Myna
Lit wall niches display regional pottery beside plush booths, and live stations serve international dishes morning to night.
Hudson Tavern Bar & Grill
Tall leather stools line the copper-patina bar, where craft beers and steaks accompany screenings of live sports.
At the table
Cocktail tables gather on the high-floor terrace beneath glowing blue lights, looking out over Nairobi at night.
How it began
GMP Architekten and Triad Architects engineered the 35-story building, making it the tallest hotel tower in Kenya.
Nairobi
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Our shorthand
How we rate hotels.
The medals
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.
The eight vibes
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.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
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.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.