A warm welcome to Hemingways Nairobi. A luxury 5 Star boutique hotel in Nairobi. This 45-suite boutique hotel elevates the standard of luxury for travellers in the region. Beautiful in its symmetry and flooded with natural light, this plantation-style property is airy and spacious.
Each of the 80m² suites have a private balcony overlooking the iconic silhouette of the Ngong Hills, a magical view which can also be enjoyed over sundowners at the Bar.
The service is personal and sincere, offering a luxury experience from the moment you touchdown in Kenya.
Your dedicated butler will know that you prefer Earl Grey to Assam with your scones, and will remember which trousers you like pressed flat and which ones need a central crease.
So while you are indulging in the spa, relaxing beside the pool or meandering through the gardens, back in your suite, your butler will have dimmed the lights, adjusted your personalized pillows, set out your nightcap and arranged the morning’s outing down to the finest detail.
Lofty, expansive rooms with vast, bright en-suite bathrooms and large private terraces are characteristic of the hotel’s wonderful sense of space and use of natural light.
Muted colors and textured fabrics in ecru and taupe create an ambiance of contemporary-chic while subtle touches of brass, mahogany and leather bear reference to the classic elegance of vintage East African safaris Beyond the balustrade of your private balcony, the hotel has chosen for you a view of The Green Hills of Africa, as described in Hemingway’s novel.
There are 45 high-ceilinged suites, two of which are penthouse style Presidential Suites and 43 Junior Suites culminating in vaulted beams.
This generous suite is 240m² and includes a beautifully appointed living room, study, dining room, guest WC and private kitchen with butler access.
The living room and dining room open to a large connected terrace. Free WiFi is available in all rooms.
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.
At 160m² this is a large one bedroom suite which includes an elegant living room with dining area, guest WC and kitchen with butler access. Free WiFi is available in all rooms.
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.
These spacious rooms are 80m² and are located on the ground floor of each wing. Each Deluxe Suite features a seating area and private terrace.
Large en-suite marble bathrooms feature walk-in closets, double vanity units and separate bath, shower and WC.
Located on the upper floor of each wing, these 80m² 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.
With a Hollywood themed décor and serving breakfast, lunch and dinner, the Brasserie offers a wide choice of international dishes with modern European and South Asian flavours.
The hotel offers light bites to be enjoyed in the bar, on the terrace or at the pool and the 24 hour in room dining service offers guests the chance to relax in their suite in complete privacy.
The Executive Chef focuses on simply cooked free-range products using the freshest ingredients sourced directly from Kenyan farms.
Throughout your stay at Hemingways Nairobi, the chefs are at your service so if you can’t find what you are looking for on any of the menus nothing is too much trouble to prepare.
The terrace is the place to be between 3 o’clock and 5 o’clock everyday, as the restaurant serves a traditional English afternoon tea.
Out comes the cake stand, burgeoning with handcrafted miniature cakes, gateaux opera, fruit delice, mini-éclairs and fruit tartlets.
Lavish your freshly baked scones, warm from the oven, with clotted cream, homemade strawberry jam and lemon curd.
The finger sandwiches offer classic fillings on white and brown bread.
There is an exotic selection of teas and infusions to compliment your tasty treats; and why not add some fizz to your afternoon tea with a glass of sparkling Prosecco.
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The décor is intimate yet upmarket with a feel of the private gent’s club; leather Chesterfield sofas on fine Italian marble in front of the fireplace all under the eye of the master barmen.
As if that wasn’t enough one can sit back and relax on the bar terrace and take in the views of the Ngong Hills while savoring that Single Malt and a cigar.
Lighter, modern flavors characterize the fashionable cocktail menu as the restaurant pairs fresh exotic flavors with soaring spirits and the wine cellar offers a selection of 50 bins from across the globe.
BREAKFAST
The chefs have spent years researching breakfast to make sure you get what you need to start your day. They work on the premise that breakfast is the last meal that you eat when you leave a hotel and want that final memory to conjure up the wonderful taste of that departure.
Seasonal fresh fruits, healthy cereals, freshly squeezed juices, homemade pastries and elaborate Viennoisseries, and cold cuts are served buffet style whilst the ‘a la Carte’ hot breakfast menu offers eggs galore, smoked salmon bagels and a stacked bacon sandwich to stop all conversation.
LUNCH
The Brasserie menu caters to all lunchtime tastes and appetites with a wide selection of soups and appetizers, healthy salads, hearty sandwiches and juicy burgers. For those guests wanting something a little more extensive, the Josper oven is always burning so a sumptuous char grilled fillet steak can be a welcome temptation. Sit back, relax and enjoy the world class service while taking in the famous views of the Ngong Hills.
DINNER
Refined food with a relaxed feel, the Brasserie terrace is the perfect place for a relaxing dinner among friends and family. Weekly seasonal specials, such as the Watamu prawn masala and ginger crab, supplement the Brasserie menu and offer the guests a memorable dining experience.
The extensive wine list, featuring old and new world wines, delivers the perfect accompaniment to signature steaks grilled under the Josper oven whilst the in house made pastas provide warming fare during the rare chilly nights in Nairobi. Refreshing appetizers like the exotic Hemingways sushi plate and the more traditional butternut soup offer a lovely entrée to dining in the Brasserie whilst delicious desserts and a sumptuous selection of local cheeses provide the perfect ending.
Immerse yourself in the tranquil world at the Hemingways Spa, rediscover your senses and emerge relaxed, recharged and glowing.
The range of treatments include an aromatic, intensive and mineral rich body wrap formulated to detox and relax you, exfoliating rituals using coconut, cinnamon and coffee which leave your skin feeling revitalized and silky smooth and a selection of traditional massage techniques offering holistic therapy for the body, mind and spirit.
Housed in its own wing of the hotel overlooking the pool and manicured gardens, the Hemingways Spa offers guests peace and relaxation.
The Spa menu combines both French and custom designed treatments crafted from locally sourced ingredients and is the perfect place to rediscover your senses after a long flight or a dusty safari.
The Spa at Hemingways Nairobi offers a collection of unique facial and body treatments that are linked with the beneficial effects of aromatic products aimed at both women and men.
For those seeking a workout whilst at Hemingways Nairobi, the fitness room is open from 6am – 8pm and features a wide selection of Techno gym equipment.
Hemingways Nairobi is ideally located to several of Nairobi’s major tourist attractions so before you fly off to the Maasai Mara or to the Indian Ocean’s ivory sands, spare a few moments to enjoy Nairobi’s sights and scenes.
Stop for a trip down memory lane with a visit to the Karen Blixen Museum made famous from the award winning film Out of Africa. Enjoy a close up view of the endangered giraffes at the Giraffe Centre, whilst nearby the David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust hand rears orphaned elephant and rhinos and rehabilitates them so that they can re-enter the wild.
Enjoy a safari in the city as you touchdown in Kenya or for a final gamedrive before you depart and shop for those magical Kenyan souvenirs for friends and family back home.
All this is possible just a short distance from Hemingways Nairobi.
Spend a few hours in the company of young orphan elephants and learn about incredible rescue efforts and the world famous rehabilitation programme.
Whether you’re visiting Nairobi for work or leisure, a game of golf at the nearby Karen Country Club is not to be missed for golf enthusiasts.
Karen Blixen Museum is a national museum in Kenya situated about 19 kilometres from Nairobi City centre. During your stay at Hemingways Nairobi Hotel, take some few hours of your time and visit Karen Blixen Museum.
Every meeting room enjoys luxurious office furniture from large mahogany desks to comfortable executive seating and leather writing blotters.
A short drive from Hemingways Hotel, Nairobi National Park offers either an immediate safari experience on landing in Kenya or a final last look prior to departing home.
Located at the reception of the hotel, the Boutique stocks a distinct selection of special pieces and souvenirs.
The Giraffe Centre is a non-profitable organization whose main objective is to provide conservation education for school children and the youth of Kenya.
HEMINGWAYS NAIROBI
Mbagathi RidgeNairobiKenya