Some hotels serve dinner. Hemingways Nairobi makes it the main event.
Opened in 2013 as the flagship of the Hemingways Collection, this elegant all-suite hotel was named Kenya’s Leading Boutique Hotel at the World Travel Awards 2026. It sits in leafy Karen, with manicured gardens, views of the Ngong Hills and a dedicated butler for every guest.
Food is where Hemingways really shines. The Brasserie serves an international menu built around fresh local produce, while the Chef’s Table and wine pairing menu turn an ordinary evening into an occasion. For something more intimate, the Wine Cellar hosts tastings and private dinners for up to eight guests. Afternoon tea is served daily in the lounge or on the terrace, and the Hemingways Bar pairs classic cocktails with panoramic views.
If you are feeling adventurous, there are a variety of activities nearby, including Nairobi National Park, the Giraffe Centre and the David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust. Back at the hotel, there’s a full-service spa using Terres d’Afrique products, a gym and a 15-metre heated pool set in the gardens.
Hemingways Nairobi is a member of Leading Hotels of the World.
ACCOMMODATION
Every suite here feels more like a private residence than a hotel room.
The Deluxe and Executive Suites each offer 80 square metres, with a seating area, a private balcony and a marble bathroom with bath, shower and walk-in wardrobe. For extra space, the Blixen Suite adds a separate living and dining area and its own kitchen. The Hemingways Suite is the grandest of all, with a study, a dining room for ten and a panoramic terrace. Both larger suites can connect to an Executive Suite, ideal for families or friends travelling together.
Hemingways Nairobi lies in the leafy suburb of Karen, set between Nairobi National Park and the Ngong Hills. The drive takes around 35 minutes from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport and 20 minutes from Wilson Airport. Some of the city's best-loved sights are close by, including the Giraffe Centre, the David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust and the Karen Blixen Museum. It makes a calm, comfortable base for a night or two before or after a safari.
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