Fairmont the Norfolk Hotel is an old and elegantly graceful hotel located along Harry Thuku road, approximately five minutes from the city centre. This hotel has been part and parcel of Nairobi’s colorful history since its inception in the year 1904 as the Norfolk Hotel. It is one of the very few hotels that have entertained famous personalities such as Lord Baden Powell (the founder of the Scout Movement), Theodore Roosevelt, the Earl of Warwick and Lord and Lady Cranworth, to mention but a few!

The charm of Fairmont the Norfolk comes from its innate colonial style architecture and furnishings, all of which create a sumptuous lived-in look typical of English Manors. The comfort provided has no bounds, as has the service. Along with a remarkable history, Fairmont the Norfolk is also well grounded in the present and offers the very latest in comfort to all its patrons.

This hotel comprises of 167 guest rooms, all of which are luxuriously furnished. Sink your feet into the magnificent carpeting as you walk into your air conditioned room to relax. Switch on your satellite television to get the latest news around the world. Lie down for a short nap after exploring the city before dressing for dinner. Or not.

This hotel also contains six cottages facing the gardens, so you can take a stroll amid the beautiful flowers in the evenings as the city winds down for the night. Fairmont the Norfolk offers its guests a variety of cuisines and choice of drinks at the Ibis Grill, Lord Delamare Restaurant, Lord Delamare Terrace & Bar, Poolside Patio and Cocktail Lounge.

The Lord Delamare Terrace and Bar is a special favorite of many guests to the hotel because of its prime location which is ideal for people watching and observing the different hues and cultures that adorn the city of Nairobi.

Fairmont the Norfolk also caters to business travelers with its state-of-the-art conference facilities which can seat 255 people. Facilities for the patrons also include a heated swimming pool, health club, gym saunas and steam rooms, massages, aerobics classes and so on. And if you’re up for a waltz, why not head to the vast ballroom?

For a perfect stay in Nairobi, try out Fairmont the Norfolk. Class, elegance, beauty, hospitality: It’s all here at Fairmont the Norfolk!