HOTEL IN NAIROBI KENYA

1. HOTEL INDUSTRY IN NAIROBI, KENYA
Intelligence Report 2013

2. HOTELS IN NAIROBI
Introduction
High end hotels within Nairobi’s central district and its outskirts have been the preserve of global hospitality
giants-owned and run by both locals and foreigners against all odds. These hotels complements ongoing
investments in nontraditional accommodation facilities such as villas, homestays, eco-lodges and golf resorts a
round the country. All these contribute to meeting demands for accommodation as visitor number grow in
Nairobi City and its suburbs. Major International hotel chains in Nairobi rank among the most expensive on
the continent. Research by STR Global says for a room in Nairobi high end hotel is averagely Ksh 13,000/=
while in cape town is averagely Ksh, 10,685/=.sundton and surrounding is averagely Ksh 10,727/=.Lagos
tops the list with averagely ksh.24, 046/=
Overview of Nairobi
Nairobi has well established hotels. This is the capital city of Kenya with an estimated population of over 2
million. The city is served by Jomo Kenyatta International Airport which is about 25 min drive to city centre,
operating both domestic and international flights, while Wilson airport operates mostly domestic and regional
flights. Major attractions include Nairobi National Park & Safari Walk, just about 20 min drive from city
centre and you are likely to view all the Big Five except elephant. City tour may include Kenya National
Museum, Snake Park & Aquarium, Jeevanjee gardens, Railway Museum, Parliament building and Kenyatta
Intentional Conference Centre, Giraffe Centre, Karen Blixen amongst others. There are many
accommodation choices in the city which suites every pocket. Lots of dining places with Carnivore
Restaurant a ‘must try’ for meat extravaganza. Average Price Range between 50 US Dollars to 110 US Dollars
per Person Per night for medium hotels ranging from 3-4 stars. Nairobi is the capital and largest city of
Kenya. The city and its surrounding area also form the Nairobi Province.