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THE FAIRVIEW - NAIROBI:
"The Fairview" is that rare bird in Africa - a comfortable hotel that hasn't decked itself out in feathers of upmarket gloss and tasteless luxury. The hotel's leafy acres and scattered buildings are laid out on Nairobi Hill, a world away from the overheated bustle. |
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Built in 1946, the hotel is laid out on Nairobi Hill and has a total of 100 bedrooms comprising of standard, superior, and deluxe accommodation.
All rooms are equipped with shower and bath, telephone, T.V., safe, and are secured by an advanced electronic key-card system. In addition all rooms enjoy a contingency infrastructure of water storage and generator. Also within the hotel are business and conference centers, swimming pool, and health club. |
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The Fairview Hotel is situated just 2 kms from Nairobi's city center in 5 acres of lush tropical gardens. The original hotel was built in the 1930's and extensions have been designed to match the architecture of that period.
This friendly and efficient hotel with 103 rooms of various categories offers good food, comfortable accommodation, dependable service and excellent value for money. Facilities include conference rooms, a fully equipped business telecommunications center and satellite television in all rooms. |
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A choice of three restaurants at the Fairview offer guests that 'home cooked' touch - tasty, comforting and ample - the award winning chefs and three dining venues see to that. These are the Mukutan Coffee Garden for Nairobi's finest coffee and light meals, the Pwani Pool Restaurant for al fresco meals and the Dining Room for a full English breakfast. |
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Guest security has always been a priority at the Fairview. They keep up with the times by hiring international security experts to regularly assess their risk.
The security system combines the latest technology with well trained staff:
The strongest entrance barriers in Kenya, discrete but well placed CCTV cameras, electronic guard patrol systems, radio alarms and panic buttons, sophisticated European access systems, electronic room safes and a security team trained to international standards. |
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A first class hotel needs first class support services. With two water sources and large water storage tanks, guests can be sure of a reliable supply of clean water. Two 300 KVA back up generators ensure that guests are never left in the dark and a state-of-the-art laundry offers same day cleaning if necessary. |
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Owned and managed by three generations of the Szlapak family since 1946 (and since 1993, joined by Eliana Szlapak's husband, Mark Abbema), the Fairview stands out as a charming and successful blend of the past and the present.
Five acres of beautiful landscaped gardens unmatched by any other Nairobi city hotel, combined with comfortable rooms that offer every modern facility, including personal electronic safes, electronic door locks, direct dial phones and internet access.
An individual hotel understands that its guests are individuals too, with distinct requirements. That's why the Fairview offers a choice of room types - economy, business or first class - and even apartments for those staying a while. |
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Catering to the business traveller...
The Fairview recognizes that business travellers have specific needs:
large desks, accessible power sockets, internet connection & tea/coffee makers, spacious bathrooms (many have a separate shower and bath), personal safes large enough to hold most laptops, light yet warm, washable duvets, and a fully equipped business centre.
While the Fairview definitely offers the comfort and facilities of a 21st century hotel, it still has the personal touch. With over 80 years of combined experience in the hospitality industry, the Szlapak/Abbema families (who live on the premises), know how to make you feel welcome. |
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Conferencing is a key component of the Fairview offering:
- 3 high tech rooms
- Plenty of natural light
- Beautiful gardens for a mid morning/afternoon stroll
- After a visit to the craft market take a dip in our 25 metre heated swimming pool or go for a jog in the 'Bridge for Fitness' gym
- Enjoy your Kenya Safari and African Safari
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NAIROBI:
What once was a remote railway outpost has become the largest city between Johannesburg and Cairo and is Kenya's capital city and the world's safari capital. It has long been the commercial centre of Eastern Africa and one of the world's cross-roads with its international airport servicing most of the world's airlines. Kenya's capital city has risen in a single century from a brackish uninhabited swampland to a thriving modern capital. Nairobi is a city that never seems to sleep. The entire town has a boundless energy, and is a thriving place where all of human life can be found. This is a place of great contrasts where race, tribe and origin all become facets of a unique Nairobi character. Some of the places to visit whilst in Nairobi include; the National Theatre, Phoenix Theatre, McMillan Memorial Library, Kenyatta International Conference Centre, Parliament Buildings, Nairobi National Park, the Snake Park, National Museum, Bomas of Kenya (for traditional dancing and tribal villages), Nairobi Races (horse racing on Sundays), and the National International Show (August/September/October). Nairobi also has several modern cinemas in the city centre and two drive-in cinemas.
The City Market on Muindi Mbingu Street is worth a visit if you are shopping for curios. Depending on how good your bartering is, you can get a good bargain be it soapstone carvings, wood carvings or other handicrafts. The city has not lost its sense of the past, with an excellent museum and the historical home of Karen Blixen, author of Out of Africa open to visitors.
From the wildlife to the nightlife, Nairobi is a city unlike any other. With a fantastic music scene, excellent international restaurants and an endless and colourful array of shops and markets, there is plenty on offer for the visitor. |
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