Macushla HousevsFairmont The Norfolk
Both hotels are endorsed by professional reviewers. On balance, Fairmont The Norfolk scores slightly better than Macushla House. Fairmont The Norfolk comes in at 78 with positive reviews from 5 reviewers including Jetsetter, Insight Guides and Fodor's.
Macushla House
Frommer's
Koitobos Road, PO Box 42510, Nairobi 42510, Kenya
From $47/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Restaurant
- Pool
Frommer's "Within walking distance of the Giraffe Centre, and convenient for all of the attractions in the Karen/Langata area, this refreshingly informal guesthouse feels as if it's at the edge of the bush." Full review
Fairmont The Norfolk
Fodor's
Insight Guides
Travel + Leisure
Star Service
Lonely Planet
Jetsetter
Michelin Guide
Tablet
Harry Thuku Rd, Nairobi 00200, Kenya
From $198/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Fodor's "This grand old colonial lady will take you back to the heady early days when settlers, adventurers, colonial officers, and their ladies arrived in the capital to make their names and their fortunes." Full review
Insight Guides "Nairobi’s oldest hotel, and one of its classiest, is set in lovely gardens within walking distance of the city centre."
Travel + Leisure "This Tudor-style hotel in the city center underwent a multi-million dollar overhaul to renovate the rooms and lobby, and construct a tearoom, outdoor café, and Cin Cin Wine Bar." Full review
Star Service "Property Overview
This Tudor-style hotel is one of the city's premier establishments, hosting dignitaries, business travelers and safari-goers either beginning or ending their wilderness..." Full review
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A total of six dining and drinking venues complement the experience, especially since many guests choose to take all their meals in house.
Lonely Planet "Built in 1904, Nairobi's oldest hotel was the place to stay during colonial days, and still attracts plenty of guests who at least look like old-school settlers." Full review
Jetsetter "A century-old Nairobi icon with an outdoor pool, five restaurants and a wine and champagne bar." Full review
Michelin Guide Bib Gourmand
"Kenya’s oldest luxury hotel has been running on Harry Thuku Road for 120 years, ten minutes from the airport. History runs deep here; the Norfolk hosted early 20th-century explorers,..." Full review
Tablet "Kenya’s oldest luxury hotel has been running on Harry Thuku Road for 120 years, ten minutes from the airport. History runs deep here; the Norfolk hosted early 20th-century explorers,..." Full review
