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8 cities
The cities with the most
Design
Kitirua Plains Lodge, an A&K Sanctuary
“Savannah earth citadel”
Giraffe Manor
“Historic sanctuary hideaway”
Mara Plains Camp
“Riverine safari camp”
Tribe Hotel
“Pan-African design hotel”
Angama Mara
“Glass-walled safari lodge”
Mahali Mzuri
“Savanna canopy sanctuary”
andBeyond Suyian Lodge
“Granite escarpment lair”
The Social House Nairobi
“Offbeat boutique clubhouse”
Local
Naboisho Camp
“Community conservancy haven”
Elephant Pepper Camp
“Vintage safari clearing”
Mahali Mzuri
“Savanna canopy sanctuary”
Solio Lodge
“Rhino sanctuary keep”
Ol Donyo Lodge
“Chyulu safari outpost”
andBeyond Suyian Lodge
“Granite escarpment lair”
Michelin Keys $–$$$
Luxe Quiet or secluded
Hemingways Ol Seki Mara Camp
“Ridge safari camp”
Giraffe Manor
“Historic sanctuary hideaway”
JW Marriott Masai Mara Lodge
“Tented riverbank camp”
Hemingways Nairobi
“Plantation manor estate”
Kinondo Kwetu
“Barefoot coastal lodge”
Cottar's Safaris
“Vintage safari bastion”
Loisaba Tented Camp by Elewana
“Escarpment safari outpost”
Sala's Camp
“Sand River safari roost”
Resort
Fairmont Mount Kenya Safari Club
“Equatorial safari clubhouse”
Kinondo Kwetu
“Barefoot coastal lodge”
Ol Donyo Lodge
“Chyulu safari outpost”
The Majlis Hotel Lamu
“Swahili coral villas”
Solio Lodge
“Rhino sanctuary keep”
Glee Nairobi
“Forest canopy estate”
JW Marriott Masai Mara Lodge
“Tented riverbank camp”
Editorial mentions
Trademark Hotel
“Design-forward diplomatic base”
Angama Mara
“Glass-walled safari lodge”
Tribe Hotel
“Pan-African design hotel”
Mara Plains Camp
“Riverine safari camp”
Fairmont The Norfolk
“Edwardian safari landmark”
Hemingways Nairobi
“Plantation manor estate”
Fairmont Mount Kenya Safari Club
“Equatorial safari clubhouse”
Loisaba Tented Camp by Elewana
“Escarpment safari outpost”
Design New or redone
JW Marriott Hotel Nairobi
“Gallery-lined skyscraper”
Kitirua Plains Lodge, an A&K Sanctuary
“Savannah earth citadel”
Kwetu Nairobi, Curio Collection by Hilton
“Artisan-crafted forest estate”
Gem Forest Hotel Nairobi - MGallery Collection
“Crystalline forest retreat”
$$$$ Medalled
Cottar's Safaris
“Vintage safari bastion”
Elephant Pepper Camp
“Vintage safari clearing”
Hemingways Ol Seki Mara Camp
“Ridge safari camp”
Local
The Charming Lonno Lodge Watamu
“Coral tower hideaway”
Naboisho Camp
“Community conservancy haven”
The Majlis Hotel Lamu
“Swahili coral villas”
Sala's Camp
“Sand River safari roost”
Design $–$$
Sankara Nairobi, Autograph Collection
“Contemporary art tower”
The Social House Nairobi
“Offbeat boutique clubhouse”
Kwetu Nairobi, Curio Collection by Hilton
“Artisan-crafted forest estate”
The Charming Lonno Lodge Watamu
“Coral tower hideaway”
Trademark Hotel
“Design-forward diplomatic base”
Every place in Kenya
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.