Swain-selected stayNairobi, KenyaFairmont The Norfolk HotelA distinctive base for a journey designed around you.Selected by our Destination ExpertsExploreThe storyGalleryExperiencesPlan your stayThe stayWhat to know about this stay.Fairmont The Norfolk Hotel's private gardens and colonial-era architecture make it worth a slow morning before heading to the airport or out on safari, and its central Nairobi location puts the city's museums and markets within easy reach. Marking more than 120 years as Kenya's best-known luxury hotel, it remains the traditional starting point for safaris heading out from Nairobi, a role it's played since the earliest days of East African tourism.The Lord Delamere Terrace serves drinks and light meals continuously from morning until midnight, a genuinely useful detail for travelers arriving on odd-hour flights. Tatu, the award-winning signature restaurant, and The Tea Room's traditional English high tea give the property real range beyond a single dining identity. A closer lookFairmont The Norfolk Hotel, in detail.View all 12 photosBeyond the stayExperiences nearbyThe hotel's private gardens and colonial-era architecture make it worth a slow morning before heading to the airport or out on safari, and its central Nairobi location puts the city's museums and markets within easy reach. Marking more than 120 years as Kenya's best-known luxury hotel, it remains the traditional starting point for safaris heading out from Nairobi, a role it's played since the earliest days of East African tourism. Plan with SwainAdd Fairmont The Norfolk Hotel to your journey.Tell us where you want to go and how you like to travel. We will recommend the right route, length of stay, and experiences.Start planning →
