Mayhouse 680 HotelvsFairmont The Norfolk
Both hotels are highly recommended by expert reviewers. On balance, Fairmont The Norfolk scores significantly higher than Sentrim 680 Hotel. Fairmont The Norfolk is ranked #10 in Nairobi with approval from 5 publications including Travel + Leisure, Lonely Planet and Insight Guides.
Mayhouse 680 Hotel
Lonely Planet
Kenyatta Avenue, Muindi Mbingu Street, Nairobi 0100, Kenya
From $50/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Restaurant
- Smoking Rooms
Lonely Planet "A big, slightly threadbare central hotel aimed squarely at local and international businesspeople. Facilities are good, it's secure and the location's convenient."
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
