Business and boutique hotels, bars and restaurants frequented by locals and business travellers: the essentials for preparing a trip to Nairobi.
By Laurence Soustras -
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HOTELS
Hotel Sankara
Hotel Sankara (c)DR
Located in the prosperous, semi-detached central district of Westlands, the Hotel Sankara is a five-star establishment known for its contemporary style and business focus. A member of Marriott's Autograph Collection, it has 250 square metres of meeting space for up to 220 people. 168 recently refurbished rooms, six bars and restaurants and a rooftop swimming pool complete the offer.
Located in the prosperous, semi-detached central district of Westlands, the Hotel Sankara is a five-star establishment known for its contemporary style and business focus. A member of Marriott's Autograph Collection, it has 250 square metres of meeting space for up to 220 people. 168 recently refurbished rooms, six bars and restaurants and a rooftop swimming pool complete the offer.
It's something of a Nairobi institution. With a decor inspired by Ethiopia, the Maghreb and West Africa, the five-star Serena hotel offers spaces dedicated to business, from the 16 square metre meeting room to the vast 400 square metre convention hall. The hotel has more than 160 rooms and 9 business suites. 24-hour brasserie service.
Founded in 1902, this legendary five-star hotel in Nairobi is frequented by heads of state and celebrities visiting the Kenyan capital. It has a dedicated business area that can accommodate up to 800 people in its various conference rooms. The venue's historic Victorian charm and exceptional culinary offering - including the famous Thai Chi restaurant serving authentic 13th-century Thai cuisine - are particularly sought-after. For business travellers, secretarial assistance is available.
Junction of Kenyatta Avenue and Kimathi Street, Nairobi. Tel: +254 709 111 000 .
E-mail : centralreservations@sarovahotels.com . Internet: www.sarovahotels.com
Hemingways Nairobi
Hotel Hemingway (c) DR
All the charm of the Nairobi of yesteryear in this luxurious 45-suite boutique hotel in the south-west of the capital, in the affluent Karen district, just forty minutes from the airport. Discretion and calm prevail in this establishment with its spacious 80 square metre rooms featuring an East African design. The business offer includes conference rooms for 6 to 70 people and the hotel offers conference packages.
European style and city views for this five-star establishment located in the commercial centre of Nairobi, some twenty kilometres from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport. 200 rooms and suites as well as a business area popular with the business community offering lounges and conference rooms for up to 500 people. Four restaurants complete the culinary offer.
Soko is the most upmarket culinary establishment in the DusitD2 hotel in the centre of the Kenyan capital. International cuisine, both simple and sophisticated, with a focus on natural ingredients. A la carte menu and buffet available.
Hotel dusitD2 Nairobi 14 Riverside Drive Off Riverside Woods . Tel: +254 20 4233000
Cafe Brasserie
Café Brasserie, from the Artcaffe chain (c) DR
A European brasserie atmosphere in this establishment belonging to the Artcaffe chain, frequented by wealthy Kenyans, foreign diplomats and international visitors. An elegant setting, in the heart of the Village Market shopping complex, which transforms into a bar in the evening, occasionally hosting jazz bands. A very busy place at weekends.
The Village Market. Limuru Road. Gigiri, Nairobi. Internet : www.artcaffe.co.ke
Talisman
Talisman (c) DR
Located in a beautiful old mansion in the Karen district, this restaurant has a terrace overlooking its garden. Renowned by local and expatriate customers alike, it offers a sophisticated and eclectic menu of local, Japanese and European cuisine.
It's almost impossible to leave Nairobi without sampling the meat and game of crocodile, camel and ostrich at Kenya's most famous Nyama Choma. This restaurant is something of an institution, often featuring in the rankings of the fifty best restaurants in the world. Today, several species are protected from hunters and grilled meat restaurants - or Nyama Choma. But Carnivore's unlimited menu continues to attract tourists and local expatriates alike. A true Nairobi street food experience in the comfort of a restaurant...
Nairobi's culinary secret has become such a popular address that a second establishment has opened in Westlands: Mama Oliech offers authentic local cuisine based on fish served with local accompaniments. The establishment is famous for having served Facebook boss Mark Zuckerberg during his visit to Nairobi.
Marcus Garvey Road. Tel: +254 723 925604
BARS
Alchemist Bar
Alchemist Bar (c) DR
Located in the Westlands shopping district, this bar is renowned for its excellent DJs as well as the quality of a food truck located just outside.
Hip hop to R&B on Tuesdays, live music on Thursdays: this bar and culinary venue is a great way to catch the Nairobi music scene with local bands. Muthangari Dr, Westlands, Nairobi. Tel: +254 707612585
Havana Bar
Havana Bar (c) DR
Cuban cigars, South African wine and Kenyan coffee: to the sound of Latin American rhythms, the Havana Bar quickly fills its two floors during the evenings and nights of Nairobi.
Woodvale Grove, Westlands, Nairobi. Tel: +254 723 26 5941
Brew Bistro and Lounge
Brew Bistro (c) DR
Sunday brunch and craft beers galore at this rooftop Nairobi night spot, which combines salas dancing with live music in the evenings.
Piedmont Plaza, Ngong Rd, West Nairobi. Tel: +254 719648138
Level 8 Bar & Lounge
Level8 Bar at the Four-Points by Sheraton Nairobi Hurlingham Hotel (c) DR
A popular address in this four-star hotel, whose rooftop offers a fine view over Nairobi.
Four Points by Sheraton Nairobi Hurlingham. Argwings Kodhedk Road. Tel: +254 722 292 700
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