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Hemingways Nairobi

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A boutique hotel in Nairobi’s leafy Karen suburb, Hemingways Nairobi would make the writer himself proud. The hotel houses 45 themed, butler-serviced suites; private balconies overlook the iconic Ngong Hills. The spa uses locally sourced ingredients to craft customized treatments (a must after a long-haul flight or safari). Spend leisurely days beside the pool or wandering the ten acres of gardens and gently rolling grounds, then return to find your evening’s outfit perfectly pressed for your sundowners in the bar and Josper-oven-cooked steak on the Brasserie’s terrace.

146 Mbagathi Ridge, Karen, 00502 Nairobi, Kenya
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Hemingways Nairobi

About Hemingways Nairobi

Insider tip

The hotel is located just a short distance from some of Nairobi’s most famous attractions, including the Karen Blixen Museum, Giraffe Centre, and David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust.

In the hotel’s own words

A warm welcome to Hemingways Nairobi. A luxury 5 Star boutique hotel in Nairobi. We pride ourselves on providing exceptional guest experiences and service, ensuring the utmost comfort and luxury.

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This 45-suite boutique hotel elevates the standard of luxury for travellers in the region. Beautiful in its symmetry and flooded with natural light, this plantation-style property is airy and spacious. Each of our 80m² suites have a private balcony overlooking the iconic silhouette of the Ngong Hills, a magical view which can also be enjoyed over sundowners at the Bar.

Our service is personal and sincere, offering a luxury experience from the moment you touchdown in Kenya.

Your dedicated butler will know that you prefer Earl Grey to Assam with your scones, and will remember which trousers you like pressed flat and which ones need a central crease.

So while you are indulging in the spa, relaxing beside the pool or meandering through the gardens, back in your suite, your butler will have dimmed the lights, adjusted your personalized pillows, set out your nightcap and arranged the morning’s outing down to the finest detail.

VIP Hotel Program · Invitation-only

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Small Luxury Hotels – withIN is Small Luxury Hotels of the World's invitation-only VIP program, open to a small group of luxury travel agencies. VIP rates generally meet or beat the hotel's website rates and include the amenities below.

  • Daily breakfast for two
  • $50-100 hotel credit per stay
  • Room upgrade on arrival, based on availability
  • Early check-in and late check-out, based on availability
  • Complimentary Wi-Fi

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Rooms and suites

4 room types, as described by the hotel.
Suites
Size
1Deluxe Suites
These spacious rooms are located on the ground floor of each wing. Each room features a seating area and private terrace.
861 ft²
2Executive Suites
Located on the upper floor of each wing, these suites are luxuriously furnished and feature high vaulted ceilings and seating area and private terrace.
861 ft²
3Blixen Suite
This is a large one bedroom suite which includes an elegant living room with dining area, guest WC and kitchen with butler access. The master bedroom has a spacious en-suite bathroom featuring a walk-in closet, standalone bath, shower and WC, and a separate terrace with exquisite views of the surroundings.
Members only
4The Hemingway Suite
The Hemingway Suite his generous suite includes a beautifully appointed living room, study, dining room, guest WC and kitchen with butler access. The living room and dining room open to a large connected terrace.
Members only

Room type data is subject to change and accuracy cannot be guaranteed.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does booking through Rialto cost more than booking with the hotel?

No - VIP rates under Small Luxury Hotels – withIN always meet or beat hotel's public, flexible rate, and provide valuable amenities and possible upgrades. Rialto also provides the hotel's non-VIP and corporate rates, so you can compare with full transparency.

What is the value of the VIP benefits?

Daily breakfast for two plus the $50-100 hotel credit come with every stay at this hotel - adding $100-200/day in value. A room upgrade could also be worth a substantial amount, in addition to early check-in / late check-out benefits when available.

How does this compare to other programs, like through AMEX Fine Hotels & Resorts, or Chase Edit?

Using a hotel's own VIP program may provide higher upgrade priority, additional VIP benefits and promotional rate offers, and a direct relationship with the hotel for special requests. Rialto offers more VIP hotels than any credit card program. In addition, Chase Edit rates can be substantially more expensive as they rarely run promotions whereas AMEX rates are often comparable but do not offer programs such as Upgrade at Booking.

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