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The Heron Hotel vs Fairmont The Norfolk
Both The Heron Portico and Fairmont The Norfolk are rated highly by professional reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, Fairmont The Norfolk is the choice of most writers compared to The Heron Portico. Fairmont The Norfolk scores 78 with positive reviews from 5 reviewers like Travel + Leisure, Fodor's and Insight Guides.
The Heron Hotel
Lonely Planet
Milimani Road, Opp. Provincial Police Headquarters, P. O. Box 41848, Nairobi 00100, Kenya
From $84 /night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"Its shady days as a pick-up joint are long gone, and this revamped hotel is now a model of respectability, with bargain kitchenette doubles."
Full review
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."
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
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."
Full review
Jetsetter
"A century-old Nairobi icon with an outdoor pool, five restaurants and a wine and champagne bar."
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