One of the most prominent cities in Africa, Nairobi is at the heart of the African experience. Playing a dominant role in the development of the city since its earliest days is Fairmont The Norfolk. Built in 1904, the hotel continues to be one of the most beloved landmarks in the city, and the launch point for ‘bucket list’ worthy safari tours.
Located just minutes away from Nairobi’s best attractions, including the home of Karen Blixen, represented in the Academy Award winning film ‘Out of Africa’ and Sheldrick’s Elephant Sanctuary, the hotel is also just steps away from artisanal craft shops and modern shopping centers.
Adjacent to the Central Business District, which houses the city’s largest convection center, the hotel also compliments corporate travel with eight conference spaces, the largest of which accommodates upwards to 200 delegates. Over the years, Fairmont The Norfolk has been refurbished to give it a modern touch while preserving its traditional charm.
170 guest rooms and suites, a heated outdoor swimming pool, health club, tropical landscaped grounds, and a range of restaurants, including the Lord Delamere Terrace, a popular rendezvous for international travelers and local regulars, Fairmont The Norfolk is undoubtedly Nairobi’s gem.
Whether passing through Nairobi Kenya for business, or at the start or end of a Kenyan safari adventure, Fairmont The Norfolk is a peaceful haven for all guests in the Nairobi luxury accomodations. The spacious rooms and suites in this charming Nairobi hotel are set around tranquil courtyards, offering scenic views and excellent comfort.
All guest rooms are tastefully furnished with a lavish king/queen sized bed, plush arm chair and coffee lounge table, and a private ensuite marble bathroom. The rooms are complemented with a 32" Plasma screens and an executive working desk with HSIA.
The well appointed rooms and suites have been lovingly restored over the years to offer luxurious Nairobi accomodations with modern facilities, whilst maintaining their historic charm and unique personality.
The latest renovations include the recently refurbished Delamere and Acacia Wings, to unveil modern features including chic mini cabinets, multimedia hubs and rainfall showers encased in frameless glass cubicles. Combined with excellent dining options the luxury accomodation offers sophisticated respite.
The lavish 9 signature suites are very spacious luxuriously furnished accommodations with plush carpeting and deep velour upholstered furniture. They offer one King bed, HSIA, a large en-suite bathroom with a separate shower stall, a separate sitting room and a separate changing room.
They also have an in-room safe and trouser press, and in addition to the regular bathroom The suites also offer cotton balls and weight scales. Each individual suite carries with it a characteristic Kenyan historic significance, as they are each themed from influential makers in colonial Kenya.
With the wing built in the year 1937, the historic and stunning 8 suites, with an amazing courtyard view with patio are a favorite. With 2008 renovated plush, deep velour carpeting,
spacious 3- piece bathroom, all suites include HSIA, in room digital safe, reading desk and luggage rack.
The Duplex Suites are split level accommodations with each suite offering a private en-suite 4-piece bathroom with a separate shower stall. The guest bedroom is located upstairs, with reading desk and small sitting area. The sitting room is located downstairs and offers a dining table as well as a delightful bay
seating area overlooking the Fountain Gardens. Additional amenities include in-room safe reading desk. All suites are luxuriously furnished, have plush carpeting and deep velour soft furnishings.
These only two of a kind suites are located in the historic Karura wing and aptly named after Sarah and Abraham Block who are part of the founders of the 105 year old hotel. With a breathtaking elevated view of the courtyard, the two suites boast of very large terraces.
With a separate sitting lounge from the bedroom the suite offers HSIA, in room digital safe 32” flat screen televisions for comfort. The 2008 renovated suites have a plush unmistakable finish, queen beds and spacious 4-piece bathroom.
Its luxuriously furnished, giving it a spacious and inviting atmosphere. It features a lavish king or twin beds, coffee lounge table, in-room business facilities, internet service and a digital
safe. The room fashions a private 3 or 4 piece, en-suite marble bathroom.
Offering an unrivalled view of the tranquil gardens, this room provides sophisticated respite. The tropical trees which are home to several African bird species fill the courtyard with sweet scents and provide the ideal escape from the surrounding business district. The room features a lavish king or twin beds, refreshment center, tea and coffee facilities, bedside lamps,
32' TV, hairdryer, digital & cordless phone, iron & ironing board, safe and reading desk and multimedia panels. The rooms have a 3 or 4 piece bathroom with 115/240v shaving socket, rain shower, flush toilet and wash basin. Bathroom amenities include: shampoo, body lotion, bath and shower gel, bathrobes and 2 bottles of 500ml complimentary water daily.
It has a private terrace with a part view of the tranquil Norfolk courtyard; making it ideal for unwinding or some bird watching. The room features a lavish king or twin beds, refreshment center, tea and coffee facilities, bedside lamps, 32' TV, hairdryer, digital & cordless phone, iron & ironing board,
safe and reading desk and multimedia panels. The rooms have a 3 or 4 piece bathroom with 115/240v shaving socket, rain shower, flush toilet and wash basin. Bathroom amenities include: shampoo, body lotion, bath and shower gel, bathrobes and 2 bottles of 500ml complimentary water daily.
Junior Suites are spacious open-concept accommodations with HSIA, and a 4-piece en-suite marble bathroom with a separate shower stall. Each Junior Suite has a separate seating area,
desk, and an in-room safe. All suites are luxuriously furnished, have plush carpeting and deep velour soft furnishings.
The Fairmont Rooms have beautifully appointed décor that give them a warm and inviting feel. Some of the features in the room include: Refreshment Center, tea and coffee facilities, bedside lamps, 32' TV, hairdryer, digital & cordless phone, iron & ironing board, safe and reading desk.
The bathroom is three pieces with 115/240v shaving socket, rain shower, flush toilet and wash basin. Bathroom amenities include: shampoo, body lotion, bath and shower gel, bathrobes and 2 bottles of 500ml complimentary water daily.
The hotel features five distinct restaurants and a bar, one to suit every mood and palate - unique to most Nairobi resturants. Tatu, the signature restaurant, has won awards and is a favorite among international travelers and local food connoisseurs.
Lord Delamere Terrace is ideal for business lunch meetings or you can sit and enjoy an idyllic lunch as you watch the world go by. The Tea Room offers traditional English high-tea in a
comfortable setting, whilst the elegant Cin Cin Wine Bar is the perfect spot to unwind, as you delight in the impressive wine selection to enjoy evening activities in Nairobi and kenyan nightlife.
For guests seeking a more private setting the swimming pool restaurant or the extensive room service is always an option. Perfectly complemented with the luxury accomodation.
The “T” Lounge beckons the individual, to pause, take refuge and relax in its elegantly Colonial seating space and surrounding. Whether it is the morning, afternoon, or evening, the sumptuous and refined décor lulls the guest into an inviting classical yet lifestyle zone. Guests will feel like they’re invited in a friend’s home where will be treated as the highly valued guests. This elegant sophisticated social lounge serves snacks, afternoon high
tea, coffees, a variety of hot or cold chocolate drinks, cakes, pastries, light refreshments, snacks and sandwiches starting from 8am and continuing for the rest of the day. It is the first choice to relax and socialize over an “Iconic Afternoon Tea Experience” or a “Chocolate Celebration” at Fairmont The Norfolk and the city of Nairobi in general.
Smart Casual: Collared Shirts, no Shorts
08.00h - 12.00h
16.00h - 18.00h
18.00h till Closing
Cin Cin Bar is situated at lobby level with access from main lobby, T Lounge and the Court Yard. Elegant, exclusive, yet understated, the décor is of a blend of early British architectural design of early 1900s with modern touches, African influence
infused with modern art items that create a warm baroque ambience. This lounge bar, serves upscale signature delicacies, extensive array of whiskies and premium alcoholic beverages and wines, a wide sélection of Whiskies and cognac.
Smart Casual
From 13.00h Till Late
Fairmont The Norfolk offers an In-Room Dining Service that operates round the clock. The menu offers an interesting array of
dishes including home specialities, local and international cuisine. A special children's menu is also available.
All day dining restaurant specializing in Pan African cuisine with a strong Kenyan /International focus. The restaurant offers an extensive Breakfast Buffet with live cooking stations and All Day a la carte service - offering a wide selection of dishes. The Lord Delamare Terrace provides a fresh modern environment with influences from the great history of the past, a lively and
vibrant ambiance all week throughout the weekend. Having proved to be a popular rendezvous since 1904, the Lord Delamere Terrace has been patronized by almost all the first European pioneer settlers. Steeped in history, the restaurant continues to be a favorite amongst international travelers and local residents.
Casual
06.30h - 10.30h
12.30h - 15.00h
18.30h - 23.00h
12.30h - 16.00h
Sunday Brunch at Lord Delamare Terrace Restaurant. Enjoy the best Sunday brunch, featuring an extensive selection of best local and international cuisine. Try the unique and sumptuous food
stations: vitality juice station, cheese station, salads bar, raw bar experience, the charcuterie station, carving corner, soup station, live cooking station.
The Tatu Patio extends off the Reception and Business Center areas. Although still a part of the Lord Delamere Restaurant,
the Patio seats an additional 60 people, and is ideal for cocktail and private dinner parties.
07.00h - 00.00h
Tatu, the signature restaurant, has won several awards for its exquisite cuisine and personalized attentive service. Located on the ground floor of the hotel with access from main hotel entrance, Tatu restaurant is the new trendsetter for modern contemporary Americano-Kenyan cuisine in Nairobi.
The restaurant defines the conceptualization of Fresh top quality food, warm prompt service and active lively ambience, bringing guest an elevated dining experience.
A striking contrast from the main historic building, the contemporary steak house features an open kitchen made of Mazura slabs, which is complemented with ultra modern furniture designs and harmonized with stunning African portraits.
The stylish Chef’s Table provides guests with a good view of their meals being prepared, in what is undoubtedly Nairobi’s best restaurant.
Formal Wear or Smart Casual
From 18.00h Last Orders at 22.00h
Offering a casual dining experience serving international comfort food dishes complimented with refreshing signature alcoholic cocktails, mocktails, juices and smoothies in addition to a wide
array of soft drinks and other alcoholic beverages. Elevated from the pool, the Restaurant has an outdoor canopied space. One side faces the pool whilst the other faces the Mugumo gardens.
Pool Attire/Casual
10.30h - 18.00h
Services include aerobics classes, one-on-one training, fitness center and registered massages.
Separate facilities for men and women include changing rooms with showers, steam bath, sauna, restrooms and treatment rooms.
The outdoor heated pool is surrounded by lush gardens.
Babysitting services and supervised children's program are available.
The Business Center Hostess offers services such as Internet access, telephone assistance, photocopying and general secretarial services, computer and e-mail facilities.
Daphne Sheldrick runs the elephant orphanage, where she and her dedicated staff care for young orphaned elephants and rhinos.
The hotel offer a dedicated conferences & events team who will manage and execute your event carefully considering every detail.
The sightseeing tour takes you through the city center and Nairobi’s historical buildings such as the Parliament and the magnificent Kenyatta International Conference Center.
The museum has a collection of items that showcase origins of Mankind and Kenya's past and present cultural and natural heritage.
With its city center location, this famed course has been a Kenyan favorite for decades.
There are several modern shopping malls located in affluent suburbs and situated a few kilometeres from the hotel.
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FAIRMONT THE NORFOLK
00200 Nairobi Kenya