"The
Fairview" is that rare bird in Africa - a comfortable country
hotel within the city of Nairobi that hasn't decked itself out
in feathers of upmarket gloss and tasteless luxury. The hotel's
leafy and serene environment provides the perfect home away from
home for the business traveller. Located just a heart beat away
from the city on Nairobi Hill, it provides a perfect abode with
a lush tropical gardens.
Built in 1946 with a careful decor, 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, TV., 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 centres, swimming
pool, and health club.
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 centre and satellite television in
all rooms.r>A choice of three restaurants At the Fairview our guests often comment
that our food has the 'home cooked' touch - tasty, comforting and ample.
There award winning chefs and three dining venues see to that. They is
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.
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.
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.
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, combine 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.
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
* fully equipped business centre
* tranquillity, despite being only five minutes drive from downtown
The personal touch
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.
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
