The Norfolk

The Norfolk Rooms:

Altogether, the Norfolk has 165 guest rooms and suites, however, the rooms are spread out in several “wings” some in the older historical part of the hotel and others in the more modern part of the hotel dating from the hotels expansion in 1999. There are also several cottages with their own private verandas which are nice. The rooms are spacious and have stunning interiors, being individually furnished in keeping with the rest of the hotels plush decor.

The Norfolk Restaurants & Bars:

Dining at the Norfolk can be a formal occasion with a strict dress code enforced, with a candlelit dinner and pianist tinkling the old ivories (probably real ones!) in the background. The style and quality of the food is superb and everything that you would expect from such a swish, elegant establishment. On the other hand, if all you want is a bar type snack there are several options of more informal dining, within the hotel. There are five restaurants in the hotel, plus an extensive room service menu in case a more private setting is preferred:

Lord Delamere Terrace - The Terrace and Bar has been patronised by the first European pioneer settlers since 1904 and features in much of Kenya’s early colonial history. The Terrace continues to be a favourite watering hole but now accommodates up to 182 guests for meals and casual drinks. A children's menu is also available. Open from 6.30pm-11.00pm

Swimming Pool Restaurant - The Poolside Restaurant seats up to 5o peple and is an ideal site for cocktail parties, group luncheons and dinners. Light refreshments and drinks are served throughout the day. Open from: 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Tatu Restaurant (Opening in May 2009) - a contemporary American steak house that also serves a variety of coastal seafood.

Tatu Patio - This is a new addition to The Norfolk Hotel, Although it’s still a part of the Lord Delamere Restaurant, the Patio seats an additional 60 people, and is ideal for cocktail and private dinner parties. Open from: 7:00 a.m. until Midnight

The Tea Room - A delightful teas & coffee house which serves a traditional high tea between 3pm and 5.30pm. Open from:10:00am - 5:30pm

The Norfolk Facilities:

As you would expect, The Norfolk has a fully equipped gym, health club, swimming pool, beauty salon and travel desk. Conference facilities are available.

The Hotel is in a central position but is found on a fairly quiet street several blocks away from “downtown” Nairobi”. It’s very convenient to get to most places from this area as long as the traffic is not too busy, In recent years, the whole of the city centre has become more and more congested, especially at peak traveling times.