{"id":12528,"date":"2010-02-04T15:48:28","date_gmt":"2010-02-04T13:48:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/staging.lofty-tours.com\/2010\/02\/04\/fairmont-the-norfork-hotel-nairobi-kenya\/"},"modified":"2024-08-05T09:24:29","modified_gmt":"2024-08-05T07:24:29","slug":"fairmont-the-norfork-hotel-nairobi-kenya","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lofty-tours.com\/en\/2010\/02\/04\/fairmont-the-norfork-hotel-nairobi-kenya\/","title":{"rendered":"Fairmont The Norfork Hotel Nairobi, Kenya"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><p>A calm oasis in the heart of the city Since opening its doors in 1904, Fairmont The Norfolk has remained a celebrated Kenyan landmark\u2014the surrounding, modern city of Nairobi essentially growing up around it.<\/p>&#13;\n<p>Offering 165 charming, well-appointed guest rooms and suites, as well as a heated outdoor pool and private tropical gardens, the hotel provides tranquil and sophisticated despite from the bustling downtown district.<\/p>&#13;\n<p>If business is on the agenda, our beautiful facilities\u2014including the Lord Delamere Terrace, the city\u2019s most famous meeting place\u2014can accommodate up to 90 delegates.<\/p>&#13;\n<p>Whether guests are seeking the ultimate location for their special event or a luxurious starting point for their safari, Fairmont The Norfolk will turn every moment into a treasured memory.<\/p>&#13;\n<p>the grande dame of nairobi<\/p>&#13;\n<p>AVERAGE TEMPERATURES high low<br\/>(Celsius\/Fahrenheit) \u00b0C\/\u00b0F \u00b0C\/\u00b0F<br\/>Winter (Jul\u2013Aug) 25\/77 12\/54<br\/>Spring (Sep\u2013Nov) 24\/75 14\/57<br\/>Summer (Dec\u2013Mar) 21\/70 11\/52<br\/>Autumn (Apr\u2013Jun) 24\/75 13\/55<\/p>&#13;\n<p>GENERAL INFORMATION<\/p>&#13;\n<p>\u2022 Time zone GMT\/UTC + 3 hours<\/p>&#13;\n<p>\u2022 Currency Kenya shilling (KES)<\/p>&#13;\n<p>\u2022 Taxes 28%<\/p>&#13;\n<p>\u2022 Languages The national language is Swahili (Kiswahili), although English is spoken throughout.<\/p>&#13;\n<p>All major credit cards\u2014Visa, Senator, American Express and MasterCard\u2014are<br\/>accepted at Fairmont The Norfolk.<\/p>&#13;\n<p>GUEST ROOMS AND SUITES<\/p>&#13;\n<p>Inspired by the elegance and charm of this historic landmark, all guest rooms and suites<br\/>are luxuriously furnished\u2014from plush carpeting to marble bathrooms.<\/p>&#13;\n<p>Room and suite selections<br\/>\u2022 64 Fairmont Rooms<br\/>\u2022 68 Deluxe Rooms<br\/>\u2022 7 Junior Suites<br\/>\u2022 7 Duplex Suites<br\/>\u2022 2 Karura Suites<br\/>\u2022 8 1937 Suites<br\/>\u2022 9 Signature Suites<\/p>&#13;\n<p>Guest room amenities and features<br\/>\u2022 Air conditioning<br\/>\u2022 Colour satellite tv<br\/>\u2022 Telephone (direct dial)<br\/>\u2022 Internet<br\/>\u2022 220v electrical sockets (adapters available)<br\/>\u2022 En suite bathroom, with separate shower,<br\/>marble vanity, hair dryer, electric razor<br\/>\u2022 Safety deposit box<br\/>\u2022 Mini-bar<br\/>\u2022 Backup generator (ensuring<br\/>24-hour electricity)<br\/>\u2022 Electrical mosquito repellent<\/p>&#13;\n<p>Guest room facilities and services<br\/>\u2022 Transfer service<br\/>\u2022 Newspaper delivery<br\/>\u2022 Butler service<br\/>\u2022 Same-day laundry and dry cleaning<br\/>\u2022 Complimentary shoeshine<\/p>&#13;\n<p>RECREATION<br\/>\u2022 Outdoor heated swimming pool<br\/>\u2022 Health club, with personal trainers and daily classes<br\/>\u2022 Sauna and steam room<br\/>\u2022 Day spa, with treatment rooms<br\/>\u2022 Cultural tours<br\/>\u2022 Tours to Karen Blixen Museum, Giraffe Centre and The Elephant Orphanage<br\/>\u2022 Shopping tours<\/p>&#13;\n<p>CONFERENCE AND EVENT SERVICES<br\/>Specializing in personalized meeting and conference arrangements, for small and<br\/>large groups alike, we offer several meeting and event venues\u2014and a dedicated conference<br\/>and catering team.<\/p>&#13;\n<p>Every detail is carefully considered, ensuring that events are effortless and memorable.<br\/>\u2022 Ballroom\u2014accommodating up to 200 guests,<br\/>it pays homage to Kenya\u2019s history with a remarkable collection of artwork and artifacts.<\/p>&#13;\n<p>\u2022 Tinga Tinga Room\u2014accommodating up to 60 people,<br\/>it\u2019s ideal for luncheons, cocktail receptions and conferences.<br\/>\u2022 4 Executive Boardrooms\u2014Longonot,<br\/>Menegai, Batian, Lenana.<\/p>&#13;\n<p>BUSINESS SERVICES<br\/>For added convenience, e-mail, Internet, photocopying and general secretarial services are offered through our fully equipped business center.<\/p>&#13;\n<p>Wireless Internet is also available.<\/p>&#13;\n<p>FOOD AND BEVERAGE CHOICES<br\/>Whether guests are enjoying one of the fabulous on-site settings or the extensive<br\/>in-room dining menu, Fairmont The Norfolk offers something for every mood and palate.<\/p>&#13;\n<p>Lord Delamere Terrace: One of Kenya\u2019s most fabled locations, this cosmopolitan,<br\/>open-air caf\u00e9 offers simple, classic cuisine\u2014 from continental to Italian to Asian\u2014and signature cocktails.<\/p>&#13;\n<p>Tatu: A contemporary American steak house featuring dry aged premium Kenyan<br\/>Angus beef cooked over sustainable wood, as well as a variety of coastal seafood and the<br\/>finest Kenyan produce.<\/p>&#13;\n<p>Cin Cin: A wine bar with a unique blend of contemporary design and timeless elegance,<br\/>overlooking a beautiful courtyard. The impressive selection showcases labels from<br\/>around the world. A cutting-edge menu of delicacies complements the extensive collection.<\/p>&#13;\n<p>The Tea Room: With the charm of an old colonial hotel, it graciously welcomes guests<br\/>to the incredible teas and coffees of Kenya.<\/p>&#13;\n<p>The Pool Bar: Enjoy beverage service, as well as light snacks and outdoor lunches.<\/p>&#13;\n<p>In-room dining: An interesting array of regional and international cuisine, available<br\/>24 hours a day, in the privacy of your own room.<\/p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A calm oasis in the heart of the city Since opening its doors in 1904, Fairmont The Norfolk has remained a celebrated Kenyan landmark\u2014the surrounding, modern city of Nairobi essentially growing up around it. &#13; Offering 165 charming, well-appointed guest rooms and suites, as well as a heated outdoor pool and private tropical gardens, the [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[60],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-12528","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-kenia-en"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/lofty-tours.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/12528","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/lofty-tours.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/lofty-tours.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lofty-tours.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lofty-tours.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=12528"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/lofty-tours.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/12528\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/lofty-tours.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=12528"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lofty-tours.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=12528"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lofty-tours.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=12528"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}