Fairmont The Norfolk Hotel has played a leading role in Kenya's colorful history, and continues to be Nairobi's finest and best-known hotel. The Christmas present that Major C.G.R. Ringer gave to Kenya and Nairobi when he opened his little Norfolk Hotel in the year 1904 on the Christmas day has an integral part of the country's history. The hotel is still the traditional starting point for safaris and the Lord Delamere Terrace is modern Nairobi's most famous meeting place, where drinks and light meals are served continuously from morning until midnight.
Accommodation The hotel now offers accommodations in 165 guest rooms and suites. All guest rooms at the Norfolk Hotel are luxuriously furnished, have plush carpeting and deep velour soft furnishings. The guest rooms all have bedside lamps, dressing tables, and built-in wardrobes, besides luggage racks. Every room has a telephone and telephone directory, direct dialling facilities, a television linked to satellite dish, electrical mosquito repellent and air conditioning. Back-up generators in the hotel allow for 24-hour electricity.
Dining
There are six restaurants in the hotel, one to suit every mood and palate. The Tea Room offers traditional high-tea in a comfortable setting. The relaxed setting of the Cin Cin Wine Bar is the perfect spot to unwind. The extensive room service menu is always an option when a more private setting is preferred.
Swimming Pool Restaurant
Elevated from the pool, the Poolside Restaurant has an outdoor canopied space. One side faces the pool whilst the other faces the Mugumo gardens. It is an ideal site for cocktail parties, group luncheons and dinners. The Poolside Restaurant is also the perfect setting for intimate, leisurely lunches. Light refreshments and drinks are served throughout the day, besides an a la Carte lunch. Seating capacity is 50 people.
Tatu Patio Tatu Patio Restaurant
A new addition to The Norfolk Hotel, the Tatu Patio extends off the Reception and Business Center areas. Although still a part of the Lord Delamere Restaurant, the Patio seats an additional 60 people, and is ideal for cocktail parties and private dinner parties.
Lord Delamere Terrace Having proved to be a popular rendezvous since 1904, the Terrace and Bar have been patronized by almost all the first European pioneer settlers. Steeped in history, the Terrace continues to be a favourite watering hole. The Terrace accommodates guests for meals and casual drinks. At the far end is a delightful bar, visited regularly by Kenya's old and new `safari-hands'! They serve a cosmopolitan a la Carte menu (including continental, Chinese, Italian and Asian) as well as beverages, spirits and cocktails. A special children's menu is also available. Seating capacity is 182 people.
Tatu Restaurant
A contemporary American steak house, featuring dry aged premium Kenyan Angus beef cooked sustained wood, as well as a variety of coastal seafood and the finest Kenyan Produce.
Conferencing The Norfolk Hotel convention facilities can accommodate groups from 20 to 175 people.
The have a number of conference rooms and boardrooms.
The Ballroom, which is the largest space offered at the hotel. This room pays homage to the Kenya's history and has a remarkable collection of artwork and artifacts. It can be divided in two and is fully air-conditioned.
The Tinga Tinga Room can hold up to 60 people and is ideal for luncheons, cocktails receptions and conferences. The room can also be divided into two Tinga 1 and Tinga 2 for smaller events
The boardrooms includes; Menegai Room holds 12 people, Longonot Room holds 10 people, Batian Room holds 8 people and Lenana Room holds 4 people
Spa Health ClubThe Norfolk offers extensive recreation facilities. The outdoor heated pool is surrounded by lush gardens. Separate facilities for men and women include changing rooms with showers, steam bath, sauna, restrooms and treatment rooms. Towels are provided here, along with mattresses for the sun beds. An attendant mans the pool from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
The Health & Fitness Centre is located above the poolside restaurant. Trained professionals staff the facility. Services include aerobics classes, one-on-one training and registered massages. The fitness centre offers state-of-the-art equipment including free weights along with treadmills, lifecycles and nautilus machines. Separate facilities for men and women include changing rooms with showers, steam bath, sauna and restrooms. send enquiry
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