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Nairobi Kenya Finest Hotels. The jump from Nairobi Midrange to the top end is huge in terms of your accommodation. All the below accommodation rates are inclusive of breakfast. You will get a better deal if in Nairobi hotels if you book through a travel agent.

1. Nairobi Serena Hotel

This is possibly one of the best top flight accommodation hotels in Nairobi Kenya. A unit in the Serena chain in East Africa, it is arguably the best of the other several hotels in the region. The Nairobi Serena has a sense of individuality with international class facilities displayed in a touch of African safari hospitality and architecture.

If you are in one of the garden suites, you’ll hardly go wrong with your own private patio garden. This comes with a complete mini- pergola for eating outside.

Since it’s next to the Uhuru central park, you should avoid walking anywhere from the hotel. Always take a cab irrespective of the distance. Prices at the Nairobi Serena hotel range from USD 308/376/736 for s/d/ste type of hotel room accommodation.

2. New Stanley Nairobi Hotel

Originally known as the Thorn tree restaurant, the new Stanley hotel is a Nairobi Classic. This was the hang out coffee place for the Kenya colonial settlers and many a plot have been hitched here.

The original piece was established in 1902, though used since 1912, the current version is a modern smart construction owned by the Sarova group of hotels in Kenya. The original colonial décor prevails inside with lavishing green leather, chandeliers and old fashioned fans in the public areas.

The various hotel restaurants have a reputation especially the sophisticated Zen restaurant (international and fusion cuisine). The poolside terrace on the roof has a fine touch. The all too famous thorn tree restaurant sits next to the lobby with an open front around a younger thorn tree (after the predecessor became too old to hold fort) Prices at the New Stanley Hotel range from USD 225/250 for s/d type of hotel room accommodation.

3. Norfolk Hotel-Nairobi

Built in 1904, this Nairobi Kenya oldest hotel was the place to stay for the colonial farmer settler when in Nairobi. The Norfolk Nairobi hotel still attracts a lot of guests who at least look like they have an affiliation with old-school settlers. The leafy grounds give it a rustic feel that provides an appealing contrast to the modern excesses.

Their ibis grill restaurant (Kshs 1300-3500) is one of the best culinary spots in Nairobi Kenya. The Lord Delamere terrace bar and restaurant is a great place to drink and snack. Prices at the Norfolk Nairobi range from USD 287/337/557 for s/d/ste type of hotel room accommodation.

4. The Grand Regency-Kenya Hotel

The Nairobi Grand Regency is one of Nairobis classy modern complexes. Decked out in stained glass and bronze metal the Regency has a huge lofty atrium and great glass elevators.

Everything here looks brand new, and facilities include four restaurants, a casino and an entire small shopping centre.

The Grand Regency has an enclosed heated swimming pool, the only one in Nairobi. The range of restaurants and coffee houses here just gets you spoilt for choice. Prices at the Grand Regency from USD 200/240 for s/d type of hotel room accommodation.

5. Hilton Nairobi –Kenya Hotel

The Hilton Nairobi hotel has a distinctive round tower and is located dead in the centre of town. The location is so central that you have a people’s park in front of the hotel. There is also a tourist information centre at the front which seems more bent on being a cyber than the former.

The Hilton virtually occupies the whole block with a lot of shops, restaurants, rooms and other facilities. The Nairobi Hiltons executive rooms at Usd 239/269 for s/d occupancy of hotel accommodation. This includes use of an exclusive lounge with complimentary drinks. Prices are exclusive of 26% taxes and service charge. Normal Hotel rooms are charged at USD 179/209 for s/d configuration of room accommodation.

Robert has written variously in travel to Kenya East Africa. Degreed in tourism management, he is a travel expert with landmarksafaris.com To get further knackered by standards of hotels in Nairobi Kenya, take the bait here: http://www.landmarksafaris.com/hotel/

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