The Norfolk Hotel has played a leading role in Kenya's colorful history, and continues to be Nairobi's finest and best-known hotel. The town and later the modern city of Nairobi grew up around The Norfolk, which still has its own private tropical gardens. The hotel is still the traditional starting point for safaris and the Lord Delamere Terrace is modern Nairobi's most famous meeting place, where drinks and light meals are served continuously from morning until midnight.

The Norfolk was expanded in 1999 and subsequently renovated in time for its centennial, which it celebrated in 2004. The hotel now offers accommodations in 168 guest rooms and suites, has three conference rooms, the largest seating 175 delegates, a heated outdoor swimming pool, health club with gym, sauna and steam room, beauty salon, book shop and gift shops.

All guest rooms are luxuriously furnished, have plush carpeting and deep velour soft furnishings. The guest rooms all have bedside lamps, dressing tables, and built-in wardrobes, besides luggage racks. Every room has a telephone and telephone directory, direct dialling facilities, a television linked to satellite dish, electrical mosquito repellent and air conditioning. Back-up generators in the hotel allow for 24-hour electricity.

All the bathrooms have 115\240 v shaving sockets, shampoo, body lotion, bath and shower gel and bathrobes, overhead showers/bath-tubs, flush toilets, washbasin, hot and cold running water, insecticide, water tumblers and the suites, jars of cotton wool balls and weighing scales.

IBIS RESTAURANT

The Ibis Restaurant is the perfect setting for both romantic evenings and business lunches. Leading off the Reception and Lounge areas, the restaurant extends onto a shaded terrace. Guests are entertained daily by a pianist from 1900 hours until closing time. The Ibis offers an a la Carte Menu featuring international gourmet cuisine. Open only for dinner and lunch, with a special businessman's menu on offer for lunch. Seating capacity is 84 people. The Ibis Restaurant is open Monday to Friday for lunch from 1230 - 1400 hrs, and for dinner from 1930 - 2200 hours. On weekends, and public holidays only dinner is served, from 1930 to 2200 hours. Last orders are taken at 2145 hours daily.

HIBISCUS BAR AND LOUNGE

Leading from the Reception area, the Hibiscus is bright and airy, and gives one a feeling of space and light. The main staircase leading to the upper floor sweeps majestically through the centre of the Lobby, and leaves one gazing over the luscious gardens of the inner Courtyard. Served here are tea/coffee, sandwiches and pastries, soft drinks, beer, wines, spirits and cocktails, and afternoon teas after 1500 hours. Seating capacity is 150 people.
The Hibiscus Coffee Lounge and Bar is open daily from 0900 - 2300 hours.

LORD DELAMERE RESTAURANT

The brasserie-look Lord Delamere Restaurant boasts a popular frontage grilling area. Open for breakfast and lunch, meals are a selection of grills cooked in view of diners, besides a salad bar, and a choice of displayed desserts. The buffet lunch is currently themed as follows: Monday - Hot and cold with a Carvery; Tuesday – Chinese; Wednesday – Kenyan; Thursday – Italian; Friday - Fish buffet; Saturday - Hot and cold with Curry; Sunday – Brunch. Seating capacity is 90 people. The Lord Delamere Restaurant is open for breakfast from 0630 - 1000 hours, for lunch from 1230 - 1430 hours and for Sunday brunch from 1100 - 1430 hours.

LORD DELAMERE TERRACE AND BAR

Having proved to be a popular rendezvous since 1904, the Terrace and Bar have been patronised by almost all the first European pioneer settlers. Steeped in history, the Terrace continues to be a favourite watering hole. The Terrace accommodates guests for meals and casual drinks. At the far end is a delightful bar, patronised regularly by Kenya's old and new ‘safari-hands'! On offer is a cosmopolitan a la Carte menu (including continental, Chinese, Italian and Asian) besides beverages, spirits and cocktails. A special children's menu is also available. Seating capacity is 182 people seated. The Lord Delamere Terrace and Bar are open daily from 0900 to 2300 hours (last orders at 2230 hours).

LORD DELAMERE PATIO

A new addition to The Norfolk Hotel, the Lord Delamere Patio extends off the Reception and Business Centre areas, although still part of the Lord Delamere Restaurant. The Patio seats up to 60 people, and is therefore ideal for cocktail parties and private dinner parties.

SWIMMING POOL RESTAURANT

Elevated from the pool, the Poolside Restaurant has a lovely canopied ceiling, with a soothing decor done in pastels. One side faces the pool whilst the other faces the Mugumo gardens. It is an ideal site for cocktail parties, group luncheons and dinners. The Poolside Restaurant is also the perfect setting for intimate, leisurely lunches. Light refreshments and drinks are served throughout the day, besides an a la Carte lunch. Seating capacity is 50 people. The Poolside Restaurant is open from 0900 - 1800 hours, for lunch 1130 - 1430 hours.

Meetings and Events Description

Whether you are planning a meeting, conference, wedding, or any special event, we will help make it even more memorable. This means more than just selecting a hotel - It's choosing one with character and style. At The Norfolk, we offer an authentic experience that few can rival.

The Norfolk's meeting facilities and amenities make it easy to conduct business. Every detail has been carefully considered to make meetings virtually effortless. Our convention facilities can accommodate groups from 20 to 175 people.

The garden and aviaries, Heated Swimming pool. Health Club equipped with gym saunas, steam rooms, Aerobics & massage facilities.