Nairobi, KenyaUpper Hill
Pullman Nairobi Upper Hill
Art-focused corporate hotel
Upper Hill Nairobi, Kenya
Renovated
2024
Price
$$
Rated for
Design Wellness SocialOutside the door
The house
AccorArt-focused corporate hotel
Regional artwork fills the common spaces, where traveling executives share dedicated coworking desks and casual meeting tables.
What it’s good at
Listed
Original installations by regional artisans hang alongside upcycled furnishings in public corridors.
Listed
The Junction lobby lounge gathers business travelers for drinks and daytime coworking.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
The hotel makes art a focal point: installations fill public spaces and corridors, alongside contemporary interiors in guest rooms.
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Upper Hill sits just outside the central business district, bordered by foreign embassies and the Kenya Railway Golf Club.
The rooms
Rooms keep to simple contemporary lines, furnished with upcycled pieces and artwork from regional artisans.
The pool and gym
Bring a swimsuit.
Wicker armchairs line the heated outdoor lap pool, and the gym has Technogym strength and cardio gear.
The Dispatch Grill Restaurant
Woven wicker lanterns hang over butterfly-print chairs, where the kitchen turns out signature rib-eye and T-bone steaks.
Bar
The Junction
Red stools surround the curved counter beneath a glowing chandelier, where guests gather for bespoke cocktails and morning brews.
How it began
The property opened in 2010 as a Crowne Plaza before an extensive 2024 overhaul relaunched it under the Pullman flag.
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.