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Fairmont The Norfolk

5.0 star property
Luxury hotel with 2 restaurants and a full-service spa

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Reception
Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar, in-room safe
Lobby lounge
Exterior

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Bar
  • Spa
  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
  • Gym

Room options

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Junior Suite, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
  • 79 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Suite, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Blackout drapes/curtains
Pillowtop bed
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Norfolk Signature Suite with King Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
  • 79 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Suite, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
  • 74 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Family Room, 2 Double Beds

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Blackout drapes/curtains
Pillowtop bed
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking (Courtyard)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Blackout drapes/curtains
Pillowtop bed
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Room, 2 Twin Beds

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Blackout drapes/curtains
Pillowtop bed
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking (Veranda) | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar, in-room safe

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking (Veranda)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Room, 2 Twin Beds

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Blackout drapes/curtains
Pillowtop bed
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Blackout drapes/curtains
Pillowtop bed
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Blackout drapes/curtains
Pillowtop bed
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

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Harry Thuku Road, PO Box 58581, Nairobi, 00200

What's nearby

  • University of Nairobi - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Kenyatta International Convention Centre - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Sarit Centre - 3 min drive - 1.9 miles
  • Yaya Centre - 5 min drive - 2.5 miles
  • United Nations Office at Nairobi - 8 min drive - 4.6 miles

Getting around

  • Syokimau Station - 24 min drive
  • Jomo Kenyatta Intl. Airport (NBO) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Lord Delamere Terrace - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Mawimbi Seafood - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Number 7 Cocktail Bar - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Saapé - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Sno Cream - ‬7 min walk

About this property

Fairmont The Norfolk

Luxury eco-certified hotel near University of Nairobi
Located close to Kenyatta International Convention Centre and Sarit Centre, Fairmont The Norfolk provides a swim-up bar, a poolside bar, and a terrace. Treat yourself to aromatherapy, a body scrub, or a massage at Pembo, the onsite spa. At the two on-site restaurants, enjoy breakfast, lunch, dinner, and international cuisine. Fitness classes are offered at the health club; the property also has a coffee shop/cafe, a garden, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a bar and a business center.
Additional perks include:
  • An outdoor pool with sun loungers, pool umbrellas, and a swim-up bar
  • Free self parking and valet parking
  • Limo/town car service, buffet breakfast (surcharge), and concierge services
  • A gift shop, a 24-hour front desk, and massage treatment rooms
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the first-rate property condition
Room features
All 170 rooms have comforts such as 24-hour room service and premium bedding, as well as perks like pillow menus and laptop-compatible safes.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Recycling, LED light bulbs, and eco-friendly cleaning products
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and designer toiletries
  • Flat-screen TVs with satellite channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, free infant beds, and coffee/tea makers

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Green Globe, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

Languages

Arabic, English, French, German, Greek, Swahili

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Limo/town car service
  • Free self parking on site
  • Free valet parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: KES 4,500 for adults and KES 2,250 for children
  • 2 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A poolside bar
  • A swim-up bar
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Lord Delamere Terrace
  • Tatu Restaurant

Things to do

  • Fitness classes
  • Full-service spa
  • Health club
  • Outdoor pool
  • Sauna
  • Steam room

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Business center
  • Conference center (2,196 square feet of space)
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace
  • Vegetable garden

Full-service spa

  • 2 treatment rooms
  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Sauna
  • Spa open daily
  • Sports massages
  • Steam room
  • Swedish massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 1 accessible parking space
  • Elevator (47 inch wide door)
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 100% renewable energy
  • 3 floors
  • At least 10% of profits reinvested in community and sustainability
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • At least 80% organic food
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Biodegradable coffee stirrers available
  • Biodegradable drinking straws available
  • Built in 1904
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Local artist showcase
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillow menu
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
An early check-in fee will be charged
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 48 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 5 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately KES 4500 for adults and KES 2250 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: KES 8000 per vehicle (one way)
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
This property uses geothermal energy
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of ALLSAFE (Accor Hotels)
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

Fairmont Norfolk
Fairmont Norfolk Hotel
Fairmont Norfolk Hotel Nairobi
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Norfolk Fairmont
Fairmont Hotel Nairobi
Fairmont Hotel Norfolk
Fairmont The Norfolk Hotel Nairobi
Norfolk Hotel Nairobi
Norfolk Nairobi
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Frequently asked questions

Does Fairmont The Norfolk have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Fairmont The Norfolk pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Fairmont The Norfolk?

Self parking and valet parking are free at this property.

What time is check-in at Fairmont The Norfolk?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability).

What time is check-out at Fairmont The Norfolk?

Check-out is at noon. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Does Fairmont The Norfolk provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle. A fee of KES 8000 per vehicle applies.

Where is Fairmont The Norfolk located?

Located in Nairobi Central, this luxury hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of University of Nairobi and Kenyatta International Convention Centre. Sarit Centre and Yaya Centre are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Fairmont The Norfolk Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 120 out of 181 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 39 out of 181 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 13 out of 181 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 181 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 181 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Justin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel, very friendly staff, great food
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

enrique

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All the staff are great! Breakfast is great property is beautiful
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hadrien

Excellent all round - especially the staff
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cato

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A returning guest

I have stayed at this heritage hotel before, and was in no doubt that this would be the place I would stay this time. A wonderful place with an excellent and well trained staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hotel and get staff
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel in downtown Nairobi.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Aldo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Superb hotel in every respect: courtyard. People, service, rooms, dining, bar ( but skimpy hard liquor drink pours) location and attention to quality details.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome staff great room and pool
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Aldo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Outstanding hotel in the middle of Nairobi. Superb, friendly staff, good food, skimpy drinks, and beautifully maintained British colonial furnishings and layout. A refreshing break from the sterile and cold environment of newer hotels. Just teriffic!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Fredrik

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Best in Nairobi

Best hotel I Nairobi. Service and people are kind and service minded.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gerard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fabulous hotel….
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Superb Hotel

Excellent hotel and amazing staff. Kennedy makes the best Espresso martini ever. Gedi, Isaac, Njeri and Sharon are all brilliant too. Joy, Elijah and Veronica Make dining at Tatu and incredible experience and we hope to be back again soon.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vivek

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic stay - charming, helpful and efficient staff, clean and comfortable resort with all the modern offerings a good hotel should have, set in an old world setting in the heart of town. If I can help it - will always stay here when visiting Nairobi.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The property and staff are first class. Suggest more sun lounges around the pool Would return in a heartbeat
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

2/10 Terrible

Paul

Disliked: Staff & service
Refused to reimburse for a cancellation one week in advance. Promised to follow-up and never did. Terrible service.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

grace

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
recently stayed for two nights at the Fairmont in Canyon, and while most of my stay was pleasant, I encountered an issue on the last day. The hotel provided a very small, single-use toothpaste, which wasn’t enough for the duration of my stay. As I was heading to a safari, I requested a few extra small toothpaste tubes to take with me, but the front desk was unhelpful and questioned why I needed more. They even mentioned that since I was checking out soon, they couldn’t provide any more, even though I still had a few hours left before check-out. Their attitude, including the manager’s, felt dismissive and discriminatory. I’m very disappointed to experience such poor service at a hotel of this caliber.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
This was certainly a grand dame 40 years ago when my wife first stayed at The Norfolk, but we found the place tired and the whole routine a bit sketchy. We were given a room that was not what we booked (booking specifically called for a King bed, but we received a Queen and the hotel staff tried to convince us that indeed the bed was a "King-like" bed). I was given two separate quotes for a car service, one twice the other, and both were a multiple of what Uber quoted for the same ride. I sat outside enjoying a cigar and a waieter asked me if i had an "extra cigar" for him. That's never happened to me anywhere. Also of note, the manager was quite welcoming until he saw we had a problem with the room and he then disappeared faster than you could imagine. Indeed it's a grand dame that has seen better days.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Charles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

Daniel

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Adam

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

ELIZABETH

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Beth

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marko

Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ognjen

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024