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House of Waine vs Tribe Hotel
Both House of Waine and Tribe Hotel are recommended by travel writers. On balance, House of Waine scores marginally higher than Tribe Hotel. House of Waine scores 90 with positive reviews from 5 sources including Lonely Planet, The Telegraph and Fodor's.
House of Waine
Fodor's
Frommer's
Insight Guides
Lonely Planet
The Telegraph
Masai Lane & Bogani Road, Karen, PO Box 25035, Nairobi 00603, Kenya
From $420 /night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Fodor's
"You'll find nostalgia, history, and romantic surroundings at this family-owned boutique hotel."
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Frommer's
"Built as a mansionlike family home in 1979, this stylish guesthouse is run with all the professionalism and sophistication of a fine hotel."
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Insight Guides
"One of Nairobi’s most perennially popular boutique hotels, this 1970s mansion lies in large gardens in the leafy suburb of Karen, just 2km (1.2 miles) from the Karen Blixen Museum."
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The highly rated kitchen can offer a spread of Kenyan dishes by request.
Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"Sophistication and style are the hallmarks of this stunning boutique offering out in Karen."
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The Telegraph
8.0
"House of Waine is a cool retreat from the bustle of the Kenyan capital, located on the former coffee plantation of Karen Blixen...Expect a homely atmosphere, tropical gardens, and unflappable staff."
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Tribe Hotel
Concierge
Frommer's
Condé Nast Traveler
Star Service
The Telegraph
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Limuru Road, The Village Market, Gigiri, Nairobi 00621, Kenya
From $176 /night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Concierge
"Nairobi's first hip property is a welcome addition to the respectable but staid choices that have, until recently, summed up the capital's upscale hotels."
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Ground-floor standard rooms with free-standing tubs are the best deal.
Frommer's
"Located in a posh northerly suburb near the UN headquarters, this is Nairobi's first attempt at a totally contemporary "boutique" hotel."
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Condé Nast Traveler
99.6
"Nairobi’s first hip property is a welcome addition to the respectable but staid choices that have, until recently, summed up the capital’s upscale hotels."
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Star Service
"This hotel is cool, clever and connected, which is no surprise given that it is a member of the exclusive Design Hotels group."
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The Telegraph
9.0
"Tribe is possibly Nairobi’s coolest hotel."
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