Nairobi, KenyaKitisuru
Trademark Hotel
Design-forward diplomatic base
Kitisuru Nairobi, Kenya
Opened
2018
Price
$$
Rated for
Design Social LocalOutside the door
The house
Tribe CollectionDesign-forward diplomatic base
The hotel anchors Gigiri's diplomatic district, with open communal lounges that link directly to the adjacent Village Market.
What it’s good at
Notable
Open-plan public spaces use bare structural pillars to create wall-free social areas.
Notable
Rooftop speakeasy Hero serves craft cocktails beside colorful comic murals and skyline views.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
Also in Condé Nast Traveler.
Modern and convenient, the hotel’s rooms and suites echo the cool, contemporary look and are loaded with thoughtful touches.
“At a reception last December at the trendy Nairobi Trademark Hotel, proprietor Shamim Ehsani was glad-handing a collection of local movers and shakers while showcasing craft cocktails from Hero, his superhero-themed speakeasy and restaurant in the hotel.”
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Set in leafy Gigiri, the location puts guests minutes from the United Nations headquarters, foreign embassies, and Karura Forest.
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The rooms
Rooms take a clean, modern approach, keeping things simple and quiet above the bustling shopping complex.
The rooftop pool
Bring a swimsuit.
Stepping platforms lead into the rooftop pool, and shaded cabanas look out over the surrounding forest canopy.
At the table
Harvest grills farm-fresh meat cuts in an open brasserie. Tables extend onto an upper-floor terrace overlooking the central atrium.
How it began
The Ehsani family moved from Iran to Kenya in 1981, later building the Village Market complex and opening this hotel.
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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.