Tribe HotelvsGiraffe Manor
Both properties are highly recommended by writers. On balance, Tribe Hotel is preferred by most writers compared to Giraffe Manor. Tribe Hotel ranks #2 in Nairobi with praise from 5 sources like Frommer's, Condé Nast Traveler and Star Service.
Tribe Hotel
Limuru Road, The Village Market, Gigiri, Nairobi 00621, Kenya
From $176/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Concierge
"Nairobi's first hip property is a welcome addition to the respectable but staid choices that have, until recently, summed up the capital's upscale hotels."
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Ground-floor standard rooms with free-standing tubs are the best deal.
Frommer's
"Located in a posh northerly suburb near the UN headquarters, this is Nairobi's first attempt at a totally contemporary "boutique" hotel." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler
"Nairobi’s first hip property is a welcome addition to the respectable but staid choices that have, until recently, summed up the capital’s upscale hotels." Full review
Star Service
"This hotel is cool, clever and connected, which is no surprise given that it is a member of the exclusive Design Hotels group." Full review
The Telegraph
9.0
"Tribe is possibly Nairobi’s coolest hotel." Full review
Lonely Planet
"Tribe, with its modern rooms, suites and split-level lofts, is full of colour and flair...guests have access to complimentary wifi, an outdoor pool, gym and tranquil spa." Full review
Michelin Guide
"The the 137-room Tribe is a perfectly positioned business hotel that looks nothing like a business hotel...the style is a cosmopolitan one, with art from all over Africa adorning airy" Full review
Giraffe Manor
Langata Rd, Langata, Nairobi, Kenya
From $0/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Fodor's
"Yes, giraffes really do pop their heads through the windows and bat their improbable eyelashes at you at this stately old look-alike gabled Scottish hunting lodge." Full review
Frommer's
"This is one of the most memorable places to spend a night anywhere on Earth." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"1932 ivy-covered lodge with grounds that are home to a herd of giraffes. ." Full review
The Telegraph
9.0
"Giraffe Manor is famous for its friendly neighbours – a herd of Rothschild giraffes that delight in sticking their long necks through the windows to be fed treats." Full review
Hideaway Report
93.0
"Unique red tile-roofed stone mansion famed for its resident herd of rare Rothschild’s giraffe inhabiting a 12-acre private estate 15 miles from Nairobi." Full review
Afar Magazine
"The 1932 Giraffe Manor is modeled on a Scottish hunting lodge, and its interior is grand, with a wood-paneled dining room; wide, curved staircases; and a bright breakfast room. " Full review
Condé Nast Traveler
Readers' Choice Award
"No matter how many safaris you've been on, there is nothing quite as wonderful and unforgettable as having breakfast or tea with the giraffes here." Full review