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Fairmont The Norfolk

5.0 star property
Luxury Nairobi hotel in Nairobi Central with 2 restaurants
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
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Reception
Bar (on property)
Lobby lounge
Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, minibar, in-room safe
Norfolk Signature Suite with King Bed | In-room dining

Reviews

9.0 out of 10

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
    Pool
  • Bar
    Bar
  • Breakfast available
    Breakfast available
  • Spa
    Spa
  • Room service
    Room service
  • Housekeeping
    Housekeeping
The price is AU$318
includes taxes & fees
7 Dec - 8 Dec

Room options

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Junior Suite, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Premium bedding
Pillow-top bed
  • 79 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Suite, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Premium bedding
Pillow-top bed
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Premium bedding
Pillow-top bed
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Norfolk Signature Suite with King Bed

Norfolk Signature Suite with King Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Premium bedding
Pillow-top bed
  • 79 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Suite, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Premium bedding
Pillow-top bed
  • 74 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking (Courtyard)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Premium bedding
Pillow-top bed
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Room, 2 Single Beds

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Premium bedding
Pillow-top bed
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking (Veranda)

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking (Veranda)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Premium bedding
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Room, 2 Single Beds

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Premium bedding
Pillow-top bed
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Premium bedding
Pillow-top bed
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Twin Room, 2 Single Beds

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Premium bedding
Pillow-top bed
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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About the area

Map
Harry Thuku Road, PO Box 58581, Nairobi, 00200

What's nearby

  • University of Nairobi - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Kenyatta International Convention Centre - 19 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Sarit Centre - 4 min drive - 4.0 km
  • Yaya Centre - 6 min drive - 5.5 km
  • United Nations Office at Nairobi - 9 min drive - 8.0 km

Getting around

  • Syokimau Station - 24 min drive
  • Nairobi (NBO-Jomo Kenyatta Intl.) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Lord Delamere Terrace - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Mawimbi Seafood - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Number 7 Cocktail Bar - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Saapé - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Sno Cream - ‬7 min walk

About this property

Fairmont The Norfolk

Luxury eco-certified hotel near University of Nairobi
Located close to Kenyatta International Convention Centre and Sarit Centre, Fairmont The Norfolk provides a swim-up bar, a poolside bar and a terrace. Treat yourself to aromatherapy, a facial or a massage at Pembo, the on-site spa. At the two on-site restaurants, enjoy breakfast, lunch, dinner and international cuisine. Fitness classes are offered at the health club; the property also has a coffee shop/cafe, a garden and dry cleaning/laundry services. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as a bar and a business centre.
Additional perks include:
  • An outdoor pool with sunloungers, pool umbrellas and a swim-up bar
  • Free self-parking and valet parking
  • Limo/town car service, buffet breakfast (surcharge) and express check-out
  • Express check-in, babysitting (surcharge) and wedding services
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the first-rate property condition
Room features
All 170 rooms have comforts, such as 24-hour room service and premium bedding, as well as perks, such as pillow menus and laptop-compatible safes.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Childcare services and free infant beds
  • Recycling, LED light bulbs and eco-friendly cleaning products
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and designer toiletries
  • Flat-screen TVs with satellite channels
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, coffee/tea makers and daily housekeeping

Awards and affiliations

Eco-certified property
This property participates in Green Globe – a programme that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural heritage and the local economy.

Languages

Arabic, English, French, German, Greek, Swahili

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour return airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Area shuttle
  • Limo/town car service
  • Free self parking on site
  • Free valet parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: KES 4,500 for adults and KES 2,250 for children
  • 2 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A poolside bar
  • A swim-up bar
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Lord Delamere Terrace
  • Tatu Restaurant

Family friendly

  • Free cot
  • In-room babysitting
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Conference centre (2,196 square foot of space)
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace
  • Vegetable garden

Full-service spa

  • 2 treatment rooms
  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Sauna
  • Spa open daily
  • Sports massages
  • Steam room
  • Swedish massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 1 accessible parking space
  • Lift (120 centimetre wide door)
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 100% renewable energy
  • 3 floors
  • At least 10% of profits reinvested in community and sustainability
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • At least 80% organic food
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Biodegradable coffee stirrers available
  • Biodegradable drinking straws available
  • Built in 1904
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Local artist showcase
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Free cot
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillow menu
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Designer toiletries
  • Dressing gowns
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 12:30 PM; check-in end time: noon
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 48 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 5 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Free cots are available on request at the property

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: from approximately KES 4500 for adults and from KES 2250 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: KES 8000 per vehicle (one way)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
This property uses geothermal energy
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system and a first aid kit
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of ALLSAFE (Accor Hotels)
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

Fairmont Norfolk
Fairmont Norfolk Hotel
Fairmont Norfolk Hotel Nairobi
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Norfolk Fairmont
Fairmont Hotel Nairobi
Fairmont Hotel Norfolk
Fairmont The Norfolk Hotel Nairobi
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Frequently asked questions

Does Fairmont The Norfolk have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Fairmont The Norfolk?

As of 21 Nov 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Fairmont The Norfolk on 7 Dec 2024 start from AU$317.87, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Fairmont The Norfolk pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Fairmont The Norfolk?

Self-parking and valet parking are free at this property.

What time is check-in at Fairmont The Norfolk?

Check-in start time: 12:30 PM; check-in end time: noon.

What time is check-out at Fairmont The Norfolk?

Checkout is at 10 AM.

Does Fairmont The Norfolk provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle. A fee of KES 8000 per vehicle applies.

Where is Fairmont The Norfolk located?

This family-friendly Nairobi hotel is located near the airport, within 1 mi (2 km) of University of Nairobi and Kenyatta International Convention Centre. Sarit Centre and Yaya Centre are also within 6 mi (10 km).

Fairmont The Norfolk Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 112 out of 171 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 38 out of 171 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 13 out of 171 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 171 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 171 reviews" "

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Aldo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Superb hotel in every respect: courtyard. People, service, rooms, dining, bar ( but skimpy hard liquor drink pours) location and attention to quality details.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

grace, irvine

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
recently stayed for two nights at the Fairmont in Canyon, and while most of my stay was pleasant, I encountered an issue on the last day. The hotel provided a very small, single-use toothpaste, which wasn’t enough for the duration of my stay. As I was heading to a safari, I requested a few extra small toothpaste tubes to take with me, but the front desk was unhelpful and questioned why I needed more. They even mentioned that since I was checking out soon, they couldn’t provide any more, even though I still had a few hours left before check-out. Their attitude, including the manager’s, felt dismissive and discriminatory. I’m very disappointed to experience such poor service at a hotel of this caliber.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Aldo

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Outstanding hotel in the middle of Nairobi. Superb, friendly staff, good food, skimpy drinks, and beautifully maintained British colonial furnishings and layout. A refreshing break from the sterile and cold environment of newer hotels. Just teriffic!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

Paul

Business traveller
Disliked: Staff & service
Refused to reimburse for a cancellation one week in advance. Promised to follow-up and never did. Terrible service.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Roy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hotel and get staff
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Superb Hotel
Excellent hotel and amazing staff. Kennedy makes the best Espresso martini ever. Gedi, Isaac, Njeri and Sharon are all brilliant too. Joy, Elijah and Veronica Make dining at Tatu and incredible experience and we hope to be back again soon.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel in downtown Nairobi.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Fredrik

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Best in Nairobi
Best hotel I Nairobi. Service and people are kind and service minded.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Beth

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marko

Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ognjen

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jolene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rico

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The property and staff are first class. Suggest more sun lounges around the pool Would return in a heartbeat
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

6/10 Okay

Stephen, Vero Beach

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
This was certainly a grand dame 40 years ago when my wife first stayed at The Norfolk, but we found the place tired and the whole routine a bit sketchy. We were given a room that was not what we booked (booking specifically called for a King bed, but we received a Queen and the hotel staff tried to convince us that indeed the bed was a "King-like" bed). I was given two separate quotes for a car service, one twice the other, and both were a multiple of what Uber quoted for the same ride. I sat outside enjoying a cigar and a waieter asked me if i had an "extra cigar" for him. That's never happened to me anywhere. Also of note, the manager was quite welcoming until he saw we had a problem with the room and he then disappeared faster than you could imagine. Indeed it's a grand dame that has seen better days.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carl

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome staff great room and pool
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alicia, Chicago

Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carol

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

reid

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Leung Ka Man

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gerard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fabulous hotel….
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Vivek

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic stay - charming, helpful and efficient staff, clean and comfortable resort with all the modern offerings a good hotel should have, set in an old world setting in the heart of town. If I can help it - will always stay here when visiting Nairobi.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Relaxing oasis
Spent 4 days here after a busy 4 weeks traveling around Kenya and Tanzania. What a welcome treat to be pampered in this little oasis of comfort in the middle of Nairobi. Great service staff!!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2020

2/10 Terrible

Christian, London

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This is probably the worst Fairmont I've stayed in. The room was fine but the property itself was a little tired. The service was abysmal. In particular we have questioned why a 28usd charge was added to our bill when WiFi is included and not given an adequate response in a reasonable amount of time. I would recommend anyone looking for accommodation in Nairobi to look elsewhere to avoid disappointment.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020