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 Hotel in Nairobi 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.

Fairview Hotel Room
The Fairview Hotel Economy Singles are the least expensive rooms that are offered. These rooms are small (approx. 170 sq. ft) relative to the other single room alternatives. All of these rooms have a shower. In addition, these rooms have a telephone, T.V., safe and are secured by an advanced electronic key-card system. Moreover, these rooms also enjoy Fairview Hotel's excellent contingency infrastructure (generator and water storage facilities).
The Fairview Hotel Economy Double rooms are the least expensive double rooms that are offered. These rooms all have a shower. All these rooms have a telephone, T.V., safe and are secured by an advanced electronic key-card system. All these rooms have recently been remodeled but are either fairly small or have a poor view. All these rooms have a telephone, T.V., safe and are secured by an advanced electronic key-card system. Moreover, these rooms also enjoy Fairview Hotel's excellent contingency infrastructure (generator and water storage facilities).

The Fairview Hotel Economy Plus Singles are the second least expensive room alternative. These rooms are approximately 25% larger than the Basic single (approx. 365 sq. ft). The beds are larger than the beds in the Economy Rooms. In some rooms, the view and access to the room is inferior to that of the Economy Rooms. These rooms all have either a shower or bath and some have both. All these rooms have a telephone, T.V., safe and are secured by an advanced electronic key-card system. Moreover, these rooms also enjoy Fairview Hotel's excellent contingency infrastructure (generator and water storage facilities).

The Fairview Hotel Business singles are more expensive than the Economy Plus single rooms since they are newer and are more spacious. Some of these rooms have two beds or one large queen or king size bed. The approximate square footage of these rooms is 355. A number of these rooms have their own balcony as well as a wonderful view of a large garden. All these rooms have a telephone, T.V., safe and are secured by an advanced electronic key-card system. Moreover, these rooms also enjoy Fairview Hotel's excellent contingency infrastructure (generator and water storage facilities).

The Fairview Hotel Business Doubles were remodeled recently and are materially larger than the Economy double rooms. Large percentages have both a bath and a shower. A number of these rooms have their own balcony as well as a wonderful view of a large garden. All these rooms have a telephone, T.V., safe and are secured by an advanced electronic key-card system. Moreover, these rooms also enjoy Fairview Hotel's excellent contingency infrastructure (generator and water storage facilities).

The Fairview Hotel First Class Single rooms were constructed or remodeled recently and offer a five star experience. All rooms are extremely spacious with large desks, tremendously large bathrooms (both a shower and a bath), three telephones and various other standard, 5 star perks such as a mini-bar, complimentary mineral water on check in, trouser press etc. Additionally, a number of these rooms have their own private garden access. These rooms have one king size bed (the charge is for one person). The approximate square footage of these room ranges between 310 and 390. All these rooms have a telephone, T.V., safe and are secured by an advanced electronic key-card system. Moreover, these rooms also enjoy Fairview Hotel's excellent contingency infrastructure (generator and water storage facilities).

The Fairview Hotel First Class Double rooms were constructed or remodeled recently and offer a five star experience. All rooms are extremely spacious with large desks, tremendously large bathrooms (both a shower and a bath), three telephones and various other standard, 5 star perks such as a mini-bar, complimentary mineral water on check in, trouser press etc. Additionally, a number of these rooms have their own private garden access. These rooms have one king size bed. The approximate square footage of these rooms' ranges between 310 and 390. All these rooms have a telephone, T.V., safe and are secured by an advanced electronic key-card system. Moreover, these rooms also enjoy Fairview Hotel's excellent contingency infrastructure (generator and water storage facilities)

Dining Experience At The Fairview Hotel
As a family-run hotel, one of Fairview Hotel's goals is to ensure that food is not standard hotel food but rather has the 'home cooked' touch - tasty, comforting and ample. Fairview offers a great range of dining alternatives.

Fairview Pwani Pool Restaurant, adjoining the Swimming Pool, offers a full range of international cuisine in a casual environment. Its bar is a favorite with residents in the evening.
The Mukutan Garden Café is without a doubt the best place in Upper Hill (perhaps all of Nairobi) for top-notch coffees and light/quick meals such as gourmet sandwiches, pizzas and Quesadillas.

Facilities
Business Center: Recently, Fairview constructed a Business Centre that offers the following facilities: email, Internet browsing, computer renting, typing, faxing, photocopying, shredding and scanning.

Internet Access In The Rooms: Fairview Hotels has 2 options for guests requiring internet access in the rooms. The first is wireless access (Wi-Fi). Fairview is presently rolling out a Wi-Fi network so please check with Reception to determine whether wi-fi is available in your room. If you don't have a Wi-Fi card, Fairview will happily sell and install for you. The second option is a wired Ethernet connection - unfortunately, only 6 rooms have this option so please request it during your reservation with African Spice Safaris and we will be happy to check availability.

Swimming Pool: Another recent addition to The Fairview is the new hotel swimming pool. Situated behind the business center the pool is currently for residents only and is open from 7.00 am to 6.30pm every day. Maintained at a constant temperature of 28 degrees the new swimming pool is cleverly designed to resemble the famous Fairview window - the top semi-circular portion being for kiddies only.

Fitness Gym: The Bridge to Fitness, recently opened, has a

wonderful view of the pool area and contains 2 treadmills, a stepper, rowing machine, basic weights, leg press, an upper body all in one system and a few others of the basics. All equipment is manufactured by "Life Fitness". For the time being, the gym is only open to hotel and Apartment residents.