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Bishop Road | P.O. Box 40842, Nairobi, Kenya
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5 of 5 stars
ArcticScuba   1 contribution
Gjøvik
Nov 5, 2009 | Trip type: Solo travel

I spent one night here before going back to Europe. They upgraded me to a better room, but I did not have the impression that the original room would have been any worse, only a little bit smaller. The hotel held a high standard, the staff was friendly and helpful and the surroundings were great. Breakfast was varied and good,... more

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5 of 5 stars
meladventurious   1 contribution
Ottawa/Montreal
Oct 25, 2009 | Trip type: Friends getaway

This hotel provided us with a great comfy room, a breakfast buffet with a large selection of foods, a restaurant menu that offers vegetarian options and a nice pool. But the best thing about the Fairview is the very friendly, helpful staff; not only were they there to ensure that our needs were met, but they also helped us learn... more

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5 of 5 stars
mzungumzungu   1 contribution
afghanistan
Oct 20, 2009 | Trip type: Friends getaway
2/2 found this review helpful

I relied heavily on Trip Advisor when trying to find a good value hotel in Nairobi for a few days break. It was the rating and reviews on the site that drew me to it in the first place and although there were no discounts, I admired the integrity of keeping their rates low rather than giving heavy discounts here... more

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5 of 5 stars
kerflump   6 contributions
England
Oct 12, 2009 | Trip type: Friends getaway
1/1 found this review helpful

This was my tenth visit to Nairobi and indeed the Fairview Hotel. Each time the service has been first rate and the staff extremely efficient and friendly. I am a regular visitor to Kenya and would never consider looking elsewhere for accommodation whilst in Nairobi. Well done to all the staff and a personal Thankyou from me. more

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5 of 5 stars
planetjim   14 contributions
Atlanta, Georgia
Oct 9, 2009 | Trip type: Couples

We stayed here three different times over three weeks in late Sept., early Oct. This is an excellent place to stay. We had business class rooms each time at a cost of about US$180 I think. My wife had a work assignment in Nairobi and her contacts recommended the Fairview. Later in the trip, before and after safari, we had... more

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4 of 5 stars
AliceClaireLondon   2 contributions
London
Oct 4, 2009 | Trip type: Couples

The Fairview Hotel is like a little oasis in Nairobi - lovely gardens and pool that take you away from the traffic and chaos of the city. Having seen the other city hotels, I was so grateful that I chose this one! The rooms themselves aren't very exciting and the beds were the hardest I've ever slept on, but the... more

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5 of 5 stars
macmartinis   18 contributions
Seattle WA
Oct 2, 2009 | Trip type: Couples

We have stayed at the Fairview many times over the past two years. We have lived in Western Kenya on and off and whenever we are in Nairobi we can't wait to stay here! The staff make the experience wonderful, the ground and pool are well maintained and the food is DELICIOUS! Oh yeah and the rooms are amazing for... more

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5 of 5 stars
gerbilsontour   18 contributions
Surrey, UK
Sep 28, 2009 | Trip type: Couples

we have just had our second stay at the Fairview and given some negative commenst by others feel compelled to write a second review. We found the hotel excellent - rooms are not of your american chain standard but are very comfortable and clean and the whole place has a great colonnial atmosphere. There is free wi-fi in the rooms... more

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5 of 5 stars
travelbarb   19 contributions
Jupiter, Florida
Sep 25, 2009 | Trip type: Family

My daughter was somewhat apprehensive of Africa and Nairobi in particular. Making the Fairview anyone’s introduction to Nairobi is a sure way to set aside these types of apprehensions. From the minute you pull into the parking lot, you know you are in a very safe environment. We stayed the night before and night after safari. The breakfast buffet was... more

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4 of 5 stars
MattBCardiff   10 contributions
UK
Sep 18, 2009 | Trip type: Friends getaway

I have been lucky enough to stay is some of the best hotels in the World and this hotel is definitely unusual for a city hotel. Lovely peaceful grounds, several restaurants, Pago's was excellent if quiet. Very secure. Nice change from a chain hotel. Only negative comments would be that breakfast is a little over priced for Nairobi and especially... more

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FairviewNairobi, Owner

Our breakfast charge is very competitive in comparison to other Nairobi hotels and the buffet breakfast is not unusual in Nairobi. Our room upgrading is a continuous process and the majority of our rooms including business class rooms are newly renovated. You must have stayed in one of the few business class rooms that are slated for renovations this coming...

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Address: Bishop Road | P.O. Box 40842, Nairobi, Kenya
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