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Owned and managed by three generations of one family since 1946, the Fairview Hotel in Nairobi stands out as a charming and successful blend of the past and the present.

The Fairview Hotel Nairobi, which prides itself as "the country hotel in town," is tucked away in the Community area, away from the fast-paced city center

Accommodations

Fairview Nairobi has a little over 100 rooms that offer 9 room options. These are the economy, business, first class and executive suites in both the single and double room categories, as well as single economy plus rooms.

Tea and coffee making facilities, mineral water, basic toiletries, a fan and in-room shower are standard features in all the rooms. A fridge, trouser press, bathrobe, wired Ethernet connections and access to the first class lounge are available to the residents of the first class rooms and suites.

The room, bed and desk sizes grow with the room grade as do the luxuries of a bathtub, balcony, air con and direct access to the garden.

Because the hotel has been expanded incrementally over the last 7 decades, many rooms boast a unique architecture and character.

Services and Amenities

The Fairview Hotel Nairobi's services and amenities are designed to make a guest's stay memorable while cutting out the unnecessary, expensive gloss.

• The hotel's recently modernized business center provides everything from computers, printers, scanners to photocopiers, faxes and high speed internet.
• 5 dining options range from casual to formal. Pango Brasserie offers a classic dining experience complete with an underground wine cellar. Mukutan Garden Restaurant is great for light meals and coffee.
  The Pwani Pool Restaurant offers international cuisine in an al fresco atmosphere. The sushi bar is, of course, great for sushi while the Mitende Atrium is frequented for its buffet lunches and a la carte menu.
• An outdoor swimming pool is exclusively for the residents' use.
• A state of the art gym caters for the health and fitness needs of the residents. It is equipped with treadmills, a cross trainer, a recumbent exercise bike, leg press calf extension equipment, free weights and a host of other equipment.

Summary

The Fairview Nairobi is renowned for its first-rate staff and quiet beautiful grounds. If you love to live in the heart of a fast-paced city, this hotel is not for you. If however, you are looking for a serene place to stay, it is right up your alley.

Owing to the rave reviews the hotel receives, the occupancy rate is quite high all year round. So, if you want to enjoy the Fairview Nairobi Hotel's verdant gardens that are swarming with chirping birds, ensure that you book your room well in advance of your trip.