I spent the last year traveling around Africa, and had some reservations about staying in Nairobi. But this hotel, which sits in Karen, a quiet suburb of Nairobi, is truly wonderful. It's maybe not the place to go for a true Kenyan cultural adventure, but otherwise, it's relaxing, beautiful, and peaceful. We came to Kenya for my birthday in August, and I loved the serene environment and our comfortable lodgings (we stayed in the Kifaru cottage). There are two little dogs that keep you company there, which I loved, and everyone who worked there went out of their way to be friendly and hospitable. We usually prefer to eat at local restaurants, but ending up eat dinner at the hotel every night (I was obsessed!). It was totally convienent for local sights, like the safari in the national park, the Giraffe Center, the David Sheldrick Wildlife Center, and Carnivore resteraunt (and they will hook you up with taxis), not to mention the convienence of some local malls and grocery stores, without the hassle of the infamous Nairobi traffic. My husband and I want to come back to Nairobi just to stay here again!! My husband and I live in Dar es Salaam and Nairobi was such a refreshing change- so much friendlier!

Stayed here for three nights and it was a very peaceful location. The outstanding thing for me was the service with every greeting or request met with a warm Kenyan smile. No request was too much trouble. I really enjoyed the food in the restaurant which was excellent, including a very nice Sunday curry buffet. The room itself was a good size. If you are a light sleeper, the curtains are somewhat thin and let in a lot of light. A colleague of mine was also a little disturbed by the sound of fruit regularly dropping on his roof. The bed was very comfortable and was surrounded by a mosquito net and I was not bitten once. All transfers were on time and the drivers very courteous. The free wi-fi connection was also excellent.

The accomodation was very good. I had expected a much lower standard than I found. In spite of being in a very poor city in a fairly poor country, the Blixen compound comes as a welcome oasis. I was staying there while visiting relatives in Niarobi. The high standard of the estate accomodation is on a par with anything found for the price in any western country . The area the estate is in,Karen, is the only one I could recommend as possibly safe to walk in Niarobi at this time. The staff were wonderful, most helpful.

Very well run and cottages and comfortable, with lovely showers and bath. All the staff are extremely polite and helpful. Limited area around the pool and the pool is freezing cold. The cottages could do with Safes added as most people are passing through on holiday and would be carrying money. Overall expensive if one wasn't staying too long. Steeped in history added to the charm of this place. Excellent internet. Would certain stay again as it was very peaceful.