The The Fairmont Norfolk Hotel

The most exclusive hotel in Nairobi is the traditional starting point for safaris. The city of Nairobi actually developed around this wonderful hotel. it was developed as a resting place for travellers in 1904. The hotel still has its own fabulous tropical gardens and guests can enjoy drinks and light meals throughout the day at Nairobi's most famous meeting place, the Lord Delamere Terrace. The hotel was renovated for its centennial in 2004 and is now host to 165 guest rooms and suites, 8 conference rooms and a variety of health and leisure facilities.

Accommodation at The Fairmont Norfolk Hotel
Each of the guest rooms have an air of luxury and comfort with plush carpeting and deep velour soft furnishings. All rooms are well furnished with bedside lamps, dressing tables, built-in wardrobes and luggage racks. In every room a telephone, television, electrical mosquito repellent and air conditioning is provided along with a range of toiletries. All rooms have a working desk and private marble bathroom.
Upgraded rooms are also available from a Deluxe to a Fairmont Room or a Moderate Room which are located in the historic Karura Wing.

Bars & Restaurants at The Fairmont Norfolk Hotel
There are six restaurants to choose from, the Tatu Restaurant, a contemporary American Steakhouse to the Tatu Patio which extends off the Reception area.
Enjoy traditional High Tea; home made desserts and Kenyan snacks with Mountain Grown Kenyan teas and coffees at The Tea Room.
The Swimming Pool Restaurant is beautifully located within a canopied area at the poolside and Mugumo Gardens where light refreshments and drinks are served throughout the day as well as an A La Carte lunch.
The Lord Delamere Terrace provides guests with meals and casual drinks and has been a favourite with patrons since 1904. Guests can enjoy a variety of cuisines including Continental, Chinese, Italian and Asian, along with a wide range of beverages.
The Cin Cin Wine Bar is home to a terrace which provides lodgings for several species of birds. Sit back and relax while experiencing fine wines and spirits accompanied by delicious hors d'oeuvres.
The Fairmont Norfolk also offers guests 24 hour In-Room Dining from which they can choose from a variety of dishes including regional and international cuisine.


Facilities at The Fairmont Norfolk Hotel
The Business Centre with various business facilities available to guests.
Recreation facilities at the hotel include an outdoor heated pool enclosed by lush gardens, steam bath, and sauna and treatment rooms. Towels and mattresses are provided for guests.
The Health and Fitness Centre features aerobics classes, state-of-the-are equipment and one-on-one training.
Additional facilities at the hotel include; babysitting and children's programmes, bellstaff, currency exchange, laundry services and safety deposit boxes.

Excursions from The Fairmont Norfolk Hotel Nairobi: Nairobi Tours and Excursions
This 5* hotel is the ideal place to start your African adventure, within easy reach of the famous Karen Blixen Giraffe Centre, one of the few places in the world where you can hand-feed Giraffe's, speciality made pellets are available from the staff at the centre and feeding these docile creatures is an excellent way to start your holiday.
The Daphne Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage is a stone throw from the hotel, open between 11am and 12 noon, a trip to the Elephant Orphanage is a must for animal lovers; here you will find injured and orphaned Elephants, learn how they are rehabilitated prior to being released back into the wild.
The infamous Carnivore Restaurant is a must for meat lovers; known as Africa's Best Eating Experience' here whole joints of exotic meats such as Ostrich and Crocodile and roasted on traditional Masai Swords over a Charcoal pit, which are carved directly onto your plate my an army of waiters.