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The Emakoko vs Fairmont The Norfolk
The Emakoko and Fairmont The Norfolk are both endorsed by professional reviewers. On balance, The Emakoko ranks marginally higher than Fairmont The Norfolk. The Emakoko has a TripExpert Score of 79 with approval from 3 sources including Lonely Planet, Fodor's and Condé Nast Traveler.
The Emakoko
Fodor's
Condé Nast Traveler
Lonely Planet
Uhuru Gardens, Nairobi GP 00517, Kenya
From $0 /night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Fodor's
"In earshot of the roars of the Nairobi lions, the Emakoko offers spacious, beautifully designed rooms with huge verandas overlooking a jungle valley."
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Condé Nast Traveler
"Ten cottages on the lip of a ravine overlooking 45-square-mile Nairobi national Park."
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Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"It's a wonderful way to begin or end your Kenyan safari by bypassing the hassles of Nairobi altogether, and the rooms and public areas are exquisite."
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Fairmont The Norfolk
Fodor's
Insight Guides
Travel + Leisure
Lonely Planet
Jetsetter
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."
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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."
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Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"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."
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Jetsetter
"A century-old Nairobi icon with an outdoor pool, five restaurants and a wine and champagne bar."
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