Norfolk Hotel

The historic Norfolk Hotel first opened in Nairobi on Christmas Day 1904. Located only one half mile from downtown Nairobi, Norfolk Hotel guests have a variety of activities to choose from in and around town. No other hotel in Kenya captures as much of Nairobi's splendid past and exciting present, and few hotels anywhere can claim a more romantic history.

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The Norfolk is on the edge of the main shopping area of Kenya. Opposite the National Theater and University of Nairobi, it is just 12.5 miles from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport. This Tudor style, historic “Grand Dame” boasts plenty of esteemed guests including 26th American President Theodore Roosevelt, Lord Baden-Powell, the Earl of Warwick, Lord and Lady Cranworth, and the Baron and Baroness von Blixen.

At the Norfolk, guests can enjoy the tranquility of The Norfolk gardens, which feature interesting plants and birds, as well as the collection of antique modes of transportation in the grounds. There is a heated swimming pool as well as six different restaurants and bars to visit on the hotel grounds.

Tariku’s Hair Salon is also available for guests and offers hair styling, manicure, pedicure, and massage facilities.

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