Set among tropical gardens, Fairmont The Norfolk offers luxury accommodations in an early 19th-century colonial building. It includes a fitness center with sauna, 6 restaurants and an outdoor heated pool.

Elegantly decorated rooms include a flat-screen TV, marble bathroom and views of the surrounding garden. More spacious suites feature a separate sitting area and some have a large, furnished terrace.

The Norfolk features a modern-style American steak house, a classically furnished wine bar serving hors d’oeuvres and a poolside restaurant. Historical Lord Delamere Terrace restaurant and bar provides an international menu and drink selection.

Shopping and cultural tours of Nairobi can be organized at the 24-hour front desk. The gym has personal trainers and daily classes as well as a steam room and massage facilities.

A collection of Kenyan history and culture can be seen at the National Museums of Kenya, a 15-minute walk away. A shuttle is available for Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, 17.7 km away.