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House of WainevsTribe Hotel
Both House of Waine and Tribe Hotel are recommended by travel writers. On balance, House of Waine scores marginally higher than Tribe Hotel. House of Waine scores 90 with positive reviews from 5 sources including Lonely Planet, The Telegraph and Fodor's.
House of Waine
Fodor's
Frommer's
Insight Guides
Lonely Planet
The Telegraph
Masai Lane & Bogani Road, Karen, PO Box 25035, Nairobi 00603, Kenya
From $420/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Fodor's "You'll find nostalgia, history, and romantic surroundings at this family-owned boutique hotel." Full review
Frommer's "Built as a mansionlike family home in 1979, this stylish guesthouse is run with all the professionalism and sophistication of a fine hotel." Full review
Insight Guides "One of Nairobi’s most perennially popular boutique hotels, this 1970s mansion lies in large gardens in the leafy suburb of Karen, just 2km (1.2 miles) from the Karen Blixen Museum."
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The highly rated kitchen can offer a spread of Kenyan dishes by request.
Lonely PlanetTop choice
"Sophistication and style are the hallmarks of this stunning boutique offering out in Karen." Full review
The Telegraph8.0
"House of Waine is a cool retreat from the bustle of the Kenyan capital, located on the former coffee plantation of Karen Blixen...Expect a homely atmosphere, tropical gardens, and unflappable staff." Full review
Tribe Hotel
Concierge Frommer's
Condé Nast Traveler
Star Service The Telegraph Lonely Planet
Michelin Guide
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 Telegraph9.0
"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
