About Fairmont The Norfolk
Located just minutes from Nairobi's best attractions, including the home of Karen Blixen, from the Academy Award winning film ‘Out of Africa', Fairmont The Norfolk offers luxurious guestrooms and suites, set amidst tropical gardens. It features plush furniture, flat screen TV, minibar, rainfall showers, and tea and coffee maker.
Built in 1904, the hotel has been completely refurbished with a heated outdoor swimming pool, health club, sauna and steam rooms with massage facilities, tropical landscaped grounds, and award winning restaurants and bars from steak and seafood at Tatu restaurant, afternoon tea to Lord Delamere Terrace for international cuisine.
The hotel is walking distance from artisanal craft shops, modern shopping centres, Sheldrick's Elephant Sanctuary, National Museums of Kenya and is the launch point for ‘bucket list' worthy safari tours, which can be organized at the 24 hour concierge desk.
A free shuttle bus is available to and from Jomo Kenyatta International airport, located 11 miles away. Business Guests are also offered a complimentary return shuttle ride to their office with free WiFi on board.
Hotel Facilities
- Internet
- WiFi
- Pool
- Parking (limited spaces)
- Non smoking rooms
- Multilingual staff
- Medical service
- Internet access
- Full-service SPA
- Fitness facilities
- Dry cleaning/laundry service
- Disabled friendly rooms (on request)
- Conference rooms
- Business centre
Room Amenities
- Free bottled water
- WiFi
- Turn down service
- Toiletries
- Telephone
- Shared bathroom
- Satellite TV
- Safety deposit box
- Private bathroom
- Pillow menu
- Minibar
- Jacuzzi/Hot tub
- Iron and ironing board (on request)
- Hair dryer
- Flat-screen TV
- Disabled-friendly bathroom (on request)
- Cot (on request)
- Coffee machine/Kettle
- Cable TV
- Bathrobe
- Balcony/Terrace
- Air conditioning
- Adapted for Disabled (on request)
Policy Description
- This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply). Guests must contact the property with arrival details 48 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
- Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments. Reservations can be made by contacting the hotel 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.
Mandatory Fee
You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property:
- Deposit: KES 8500 per day
We have included all charges provided to us by the property. However, charges can vary, for example, based on length of stay or the room you book.
Recreation Options
Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool, a health club, and a sauna.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Amenities
Relax at the full-service spa, where you can enjoy massages, body treatments, and facials. You can take advantage of recreational amenities such as a health club, an outdoor pool, and a sauna. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless Internet access, concierge services, and babysitting/childcare (surcharge).
Business Amenities
Featured amenities include complimentary wired Internet access, a business center, and limo/town car service. Planning an event in Nairobi? This hotel has facilities measuring 2196 square feet (204 square meters), including a conference center. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and free valet parking is available onsite.
Location
With a stay at Fairmont The Norfolk, you'll be centrally located in Nairobi, a 1-minute drive from University of Nairobi and 14 minutes from Yaya Centre. This 5-star hotel is 6.8 mi (10.9 km) from Nairobi National Park and 4.8 mi (7.7 km) from United Nations Office at Nairobi.
Spa Services
Guests can pamper themselves with a trip to the onsite spa, which has 2 treatment rooms. Services include deep-tissue massages, Swedish massages, facials, and body scrubs. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy.
Nearby Things to Do
Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer.
Kenya National Theatre - 0.2 km / 0.1 mi
Jeevanjee Gardens - 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
City Market - 0.7 km / 0.4 mi
Nairobi National Museum - 0.9 km / 0.5 mi
Nairobi Gallery - 1.2 km / 0.8 mi
Central Park - 1.2 km / 0.8 mi
University of Nairobi - 1.3 km / 0.8 mi
Teleposta Towers - 1.4 km / 0.9 mi
National Archives - 1.6 km / 1 mi
National Assembly Building - 1.7 km / 1 mi
Uhuru Park - 1.7 km / 1.1 mi
City Hall - 1.8 km / 1.1 mi
Kenyatta Mausoleum - 1.8 km / 1.1 mi
City Square - 1.9 km / 1.2 mi
Parliament Building - 1.9 km / 1.2 mi
The nearest airports are:
Nairobi (NBO-Jomo Kenyatta Intl.) - 18.3 km / 11.4 mi
Nairobi (WIL-Wilson) - 6.5 km / 4.1 mi
The preferred airport for Fairmont The Norfolk is Nairobi (NBO-Jomo Kenyatta Intl.).