Hemingways Nairobi
About the hotel
"Set on ten acres of lush gardens in the affluent suburb of Karen, the boutique Hemingway’s Nairobi boasts butler-serviced suites, unforgettable views and a restaurant with Kenya’s only Josper oven."
Situated within close proximity of the Karen Blixen Museum, the Giraffe Centre, Nairobi National Park, and the David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust which looks after and hand-rears orphaned elephants and rhinos, there’s a lot here you shouldn’t miss. To make sightseeing easy, the hotel offers a half-day tour.
Here on the ten acres of beautiful gardens and greenery is a large pool, a spa, a steam room and a small well-equipped gym – nice diversions, especially after (or before) an... Show more
Situated within close proximity of the Karen Blixen Museum, the Giraffe Centre, Nairobi National Park, and the David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust which looks after and hand-rears orphaned elephants and rhinos, there’s a lot here you shouldn’t miss. To make sightseeing easy, the hotel offers a half-day tour.
Here on the ten acres of beautiful gardens and greenery is a large pool, a spa, a steam room and a small well-equipped gym – nice diversions, especially after (or before) an action-packed safari. It’s an opportunity to enjoy modern-day Nairobi, although somewhat out of the city itself (a good thing), as you’ll miss out on the traffic and noise. You may choose to avoid it altogether and instead mosey down to the Mbagathi River at one end of the grounds for an evening stroll – alone or with a sneaky cocktail from the bar as company.
Outdoor dining options – with almost always near-perfect climes and views of the Ngong Hills – are pretty special. The informal restaurant, The Brasserie, serves nice meals of a continental variety. The Josper oven here is the only one in Kenya; a steak prepared this way is pretty fabulous. Breakfast is delicious, as is afternoon tea that’s served on the terrace. Hemingways bar is a handsome spot for an after-dinner drink, and The Wine cellar is worth a visit as well.
The property’s 45 suites all come with butler service, and many are named after famous people and places – think ‘The Hemingway Suite’ or ‘Blixen Suite’ – which is a great way to ensure that guests will never forget their room number. Each has a balcony that overlooks the gardens, and all have high-vaulted beamed ceilings with tranquil, safari-esque style decorations including tartan rugs and motorised TVs that emerge from vintage-style trunks.
Children are welcome, but other than the pool, there’s not much for them to do here, really. However, at the David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust, there’s a lot for the young crowd, including the chance to stay in touch forever by fostering a baby elephant.
Hotel amenities
Situated within close proximity of the Karen Blixen Museum, the Giraffe Centre, Nairobi National Park, and the David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust which looks after and hand-rears orphaned elephants and rhinos, there’s a lot here you shouldn’t miss. To make sightseeing easy, the hotel offers a half-day tour.
Here on the ten acres of beautiful gardens and greenery is a large pool, a spa, a steam room and a small well-equipped gym – nice diversions, especially after (or before) an action-packed safari. It’s an opportunity to enjoy modern-day Nairobi, although somewhat out of the city itself (a good thing), as you’ll miss out on the traffic and noise. You may choose to avoid it altogether and instead mosey down to the Mbagathi River at one end of the grounds for an evening stroll – alone or with a sneaky cocktail from the bar as company.
Outdoor dining options – with almost always near-perfect climes and views of the Ngong Hills – are pretty special. The informal restaurant, The Brasserie, serves nice meals of a continental variety. The Josper oven here is the only one in Kenya; a steak prepared this way is pretty fabulous. Breakfast is delicious, as is afternoon tea that’s served on the terrace. Hemingways bar is a handsome spot for an after-dinner drink, and The Wine cellar is worth a visit as well.
The property’s 45 suites all come with butler service, and many are named after famous people and places – think ‘The Hemingway Suite’ or ‘Blixen Suite’ – which is a great way to ensure that guests will never forget their room number. Each has a balcony that overlooks the gardens, and all have high-vaulted beamed ceilings with tranquil, safari-esque style decorations including tartan rugs and motorised TVs that emerge from vintage-style trunks.
Children are welcome, but other than the pool, there’s not much for them to do here, really. However, at the David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust, there’s a lot for the young crowd, including the chance to stay in touch forever by fostering a baby elephant.
Hotel amenities
Room types
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Deluxe Room
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80 m² / 861 ft²
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King bed
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Various views
These spacious rooms are located on the ground floor of each wing. Each room features a seating area and private terrace. Large en-suite bathrooms feature walk-in closets, double vanity units and separate bath, shower and WC.
Lowest rate
Most affordable
€ 921Total 1 night Price per night € 921Benefits included:ASMALLWORLD VIPAll our benefits
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80 m² / 861 ft²
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King bed
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Various views
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Executive Room
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80 m² / 861 ft²
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King bed
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Various views
Located on the upper floor of each wing, these suites are luxuriously furnished and feature high vaulted ceilings and seating area and private terrace. Large en-suite bathrooms feature walk-in closets, double vanity units and separate bath, shower and WC.
Lowest rate
Most affordable
€ 1,087Total 1 night Price per night € 1,087Benefits included:ASMALLWORLD VIPAll our benefits
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80 m² / 861 ft²
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King bed
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Various views
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Blixen Suite
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160 m² / 1,722 ft²
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King bed
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Various views
This is a large one bedroom suite which includes an elegant living room with dining area, guest WC and kitchen with butler access. The master bedroom has a spacious en-suite bathroom featuring a walk-in closet, standalone bath, shower and WC, and a separate terrace with exquisite views of the surroundings.
Lowest rate
Most affordable
Room not available – minimum stay requirements may applyBenefits included:ASMALLWORLD VIPAll our benefits
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160 m² / 1,722 ft²
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King bed
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Various views
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Hemingway Suite
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240 m² / 2,583 ft²
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King bed
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Various views
This generous suite includes a beautifully appointed living room, study, dining room, guest WC and kitchen with butler access. The living room and dining room open to a large connected terrace. The master bedroom has a very spacious en-suite bathroom featuring a walk-in closet, standalone bath, shower and WC, and a separate terrace looking out over the rolling lawns and Ngong Hills.
Lowest rate
Most affordable
Room not available – minimum stay requirements may applyBenefits included:ASMALLWORLD VIPAll our benefits
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240 m² / 2,583 ft²
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King bed
-
Various views
Deluxe Room
These spacious rooms are located on the ground floor of each wing. Each room features a seating area and private terrace. Large en-suite bathrooms feature walk-in closets, double vanity units and separate bath, shower and WC.
Executive Room
Located on the upper floor of each wing, these suites are luxuriously furnished and feature high vaulted ceilings and seating area and private terrace. Large en-suite bathrooms feature walk-in closets, double vanity units and separate bath, shower and WC.
Blixen Suite
This is a large one bedroom suite which includes an elegant living room with dining area, guest WC and kitchen with butler access. The master bedroom has a spacious en-suite bathroom featuring a walk-in closet, standalone bath, shower and WC, and a separate terrace with exquisite views of the surroundings.
Hemingway Suite
This generous suite includes a beautifully appointed living room, study, dining room, guest WC and kitchen with butler access. The living room and dining room open to a large connected terrace. The master bedroom has a very spacious en-suite bathroom featuring a walk-in closet, standalone bath, shower and WC, and a separate terrace looking out over the rolling lawns and Ngong Hills.
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