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Fairmont The Norfolk

5.0 of 5
Harry Thuku Rd, Nairobi 00200, Kenya
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Ranked #12 of 68 hotels in Nairobi
4.0 of 5 stars 149 Reviews
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Safariafficionado
Kampala, Uganda
Top Contributor
83 reviews
52 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 December 2011

At the end of a safari into the Kenyan Rift Valley I made a wise choice to stay at the Norfolk, a guarantee for a successful conclusion of my trip. Some of the older 'wazees' still recognized me and the reception was equally alert to my return, giving me the 'Abraham Block' suite, which instantly brought back many memories of... More

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Elizabeth M
Los Angeles, California, United States
Senior Reviewer
7 reviews
4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 December 2011

This hotel is nice for Africa, but not up to the same standards as 4 or 5 star hotel in the U.S. It was a nice stay, but the room I got was very old and a bit outdated. The bed was a bit hard and not so comfortable and the linens were nothing to write home about. Also the... More

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lacy w
California Hot Springs, California
1 review
1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 December 2011
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person found this review helpful

I had lots of massages throughout the entire world. I have been to dozens of Spas but there is one massage I will remember for the rest of my life because she came to sell me the service as we were relaxing by the pool with my wife.she gave me the best deep tissue massage ever. Even better than massages... More

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suezywesley
Isle of Man, United Kingdom
1 review
1 helpful vote
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 December 2011
1
person found this review helpful

Kindly cancel the contract you have with the private investor whose currently running the health club because this cannot be part of a five star hotel And if it is then the Operations manager ;The chief housekeeper, The unit manager and the supervises if there are any should explain how this place got to be so dirty and there people... More

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Richard Kimenyi, General Manager at Fairmont The Norfolk, responded to this review
5 December 2011

Thank you for your constructive comments with regards to our health club. We assure you that necessary action is being taken to address this. Regards, Richard General Manager More

Keli_SA
South Africa
Senior Contributor
21 reviews
15 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 November 2011
1
person found this review helpful

I have stayed in this hotel many times for extended periods, part business part pleasure stay. I really like the colonial style of the hotel and te beautiful gardens. The staff is really well trained and the service is very personalised. I never been in a hotel where the staff do remember you by name, except at the Mara Safari... More

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traveller4mdelhi
New Delhi
Contributor
12 reviews
8 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 November 2011

The environment in the hotel is good and reminds one of the bygone imperial era. The hotel property is spread over vast area. I stayed in the room opposite to the swimming pool and it was fairly far from reception The room was fairly big, quiet and cozy. My room had both shower and a bath tub and shower had... More

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Kenyasafariss
Nairobi, Kenya
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16 reviews
3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 November 2011

Fairmont the Norfolk is a hotel within the CBD of Nairobi, I have always enjoyed my visits there, I happen to have visited all their rooms as I am a tour Operator and what is notecably is their decor, space and everything is done supebly be it the finishings, how they make their beds etc They also have laid a... More

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VirginiaS323434
Durban, South Africa
1 review
1 helpful vote
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 November 2011
1
person found this review helpful

Is the ladies changing-room/steam/sauna meant to be used by the members of stuff or guests? Monday evening in the steam room lights were off l had the chance to see one member of stuff I could not read her name tag due to the tinted door but she had a white polo t-shirt paired with dark pants.She came in used... More

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Richard Kimenyi, General Manager at Fairmont The Norfolk, responded to this review
22 November 2011

Dear Ms. Virginia, Thank you for taking time to give us your feedback. Please be assured that I have taken all the necessary action to avoid future occurence. Sincerely, Richard General Manager More

Oliver K
Tel Aviv, Israel
Contributor
11 reviews
1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 November 2011

very much enjoyed the stay. Hotel as the naive (me) assumes the good old british times. Staff is friendly and helpful. Breakfast outdoor was a great location, food was good, variety varies but always ok. More

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TravelinFieldGuy
Silicon Valley, California
Senior Contributor
49 reviews
41 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 October 2011

This is a great place to make your base on your way to or from the Safari. It dates from an earlier age, so you can imagine yourself in colonial times. But it has been completely upgraded, so it is modern and comfortable. The staff is quite friendly and helpful. There is a cute and famously historical veranda where you... More

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