In 2020, Nairobi was ranked as Africa’s top business travel destination in the 27th installment of the World Travel Awards (WTA).
Some of the contributing factors to the prime status are the city’s five-star hotels, some of which have won continental and international recognition.
Kenya subscribes to the East Africa Community (EAC) criteria for the classification of hotels and restaurants.
According to EAC guidelines, in addition to offering international standard services and amenities, the whole building where the hotel is located should be detached from any other buildings.
View the full set of guidelines here.
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Here are the top 10 Five-Star hotels you can enjoy in Nairobi.
Fairmont, the Norfolk Hotel - WTA Africa’s leading Hotel
Located along Harry Thuku Road in Nairobi’s Central Business District, The Norfolk boasts of 170 rooms and 4 restaurants.
Its Tudor-style architecture adds to the allure of this exquisite city hotel.
Villa Rosa Kempinski Nairobi - WTA Africa’s leading Luxury Hotel
The Villa Rosa Kempiski Hotel is located just outside the CBD at Chiromo along Waiyaki Way.
This 5-star facility boasts of European-style luxury and a Presidential Suite which hosted President Barack Obama during his visit to Kenya in 2015.
Palacina Residence & Suites - WTA Africa’s leading Hotel Residences
This hotel is located along Kitale Lane, off Denis Pritt Road just outside the CBD.
Palacina proudly hosts Nairobi’s largest heated indoor pool despite being a family-owned, boutique hotel.
This top pick is located in Westlands area Nairobi, along Lantana Road.
The hotel has 164 contemporary well-appointed spacious rooms, a multi-cuisine all-day dining restaurant, Garden View Bar, over 20000 sq ft of banquet space, an outdoor swimming pool, fitness centre, Spa and a casino.
Located in Nairobi’s Westlands area, the hotel stands out for its unique status as one of the autograph collection hotels under the Marriott portfolio.
The hotel has 168 rooms, six world-class bars and restaurants, and a rooftop pool.
Movenpick Hotel and Residences Nairobi
The hotel is located in Westlands, Mkungu Close off Parklands Road. Its main attraction being the 360-degree revolving restaurant.
Located along Kenyatta Avenue, Nairobi, this hotel is a nice slice of luxury just outside the city with years of proven high-quality international standards of service.
Dusit D2 Nairobi
Located at 14 Riverside, just outside the CBD, Dusit D2 has provided exquisite, 5-star standard culinary experiences as well as accommodation.
The Concord Hotel and Suites
This hotel is located along Wangapala Road, Fifth Parklands Avenue, and contains 86 well-styled rooms.
The Sarova Stanley has been in operation since 1902, located at the heart of Nairobi CBD.
The hotel won the Trip Advisor Travellers’ Choice Award in 2018 and again in 2020.
