Nairobi, KenyaLavington
The Social House Nairobi
Offbeat boutique clubhouse
Offbeat boutique clubhouse
The hotel operates like an unbuttoned neighborhood club, drawing travelers and locals together across four independent bars and dining rooms.
“Located near Nairobi, The Social House is the perfect spot for remote workers. Enjoy three on-site restaurants offering a variety of Peruvian and Mexican dishes.”
What it’s good at
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
Also in Condé Nast Traveler.
The Social House ditches hotel formality for something looser: 83 rooms in natural tones with bright color accents, plus three restaurants that function as standalone destinations.
Somewhere quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Lavington surrounds the hotel with leafy residential calm. The lively nightlife and dining of Westlands are a short drive away.
The rooms
Bedrooms stay simple in earthy tones with bright color accents, and select categories open onto private balconies.
The pool
Bring a swimsuit.
A heated lap pool stretches beside the central lawn, bordered by timber decking under a shaded pergola.
Restaurant
Inca
This glass-ceilinged rooftop lounge serves Peruvian small plates and craft pisco cocktails, with live music on most nights.
At the table
The Other Room serves farm-to-table cooking around the clock, and Copper grills steaks and fish over an open flame.
How it began
Kenyan entrepreneur Juliet Njogu bypassed international hotel franchises to build an unpretentious independent gathering spot for modern Nairobi.
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.