Luxury accommodation at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, Nairobi
Comfortable lounges, café, coffee shop, bar, restaurant, conference centre, shop, gym, swimming pool, spa
Grand total of 144 sumptuous suites, rooms, and day rooms
Great base for exploring Nairobi! – lots to see and do
From this luxurious base, you can get out and explore Nairobi as much as you wish.
Many popular shopping destinations are located within 5 miles of the hotel, for example Eastgate Shopping Centre, Mutindwa Market, and Nairobi Jericho Market. There are lots of bars, cafés, and restaurants too, as well as parks and gardens for a little respite.
The National Museum is well worth a visit, as it showcases a fascinating collection of artefacts showing the development of Kenya over time.
Other attractions include the Nairobi National Park, where you can look out for lion, leopard, rhino, buffalo, giraffe, zebra, antelopes, and about 400 species of bird!
Crowne Plaza Nairobi is situated at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, less than 3 minutes from the terminals and providing a very convenient base both before and after your international flight. A free shuttle service is available between the terminals and the hotel.
Crowne Plaza is a large and contemporary building, with a frontage featuring lit-up palm trees. The interiors are modern too, and also very spacious, with plenty of comfortable lounges and eateries.
Dining highlights include coffee shop Aroma, which is open 24/7 and provides breakfast buffets all day, and Kitchen 9, with local and international options as well as an interactive preparation area! For an amazing range of wines, beers, cocktails, and much more, guests need only head to Velocity Bar, which serves up dishes from a multi-cuisine menu too. The hotel’s shop stocks both souvenirs and essential items, while the rooftop gym provides enough cardiovascular and strength-training equipment for a thorough workout, in addition to superb views! The swimming pool is also up on the roof, and comes with its own bar – perfect for relaxing before or after your flight. Sheer pampering indulgence is on offer at the Euphoria Spa, where you can enjoy an assortment of massages, facials, and other treats. And if you are here on business, you will appreciate the hotels state-of-the-art conference rooms, complete with highly efficient secretarial team.
Guest accommodation at the Crowne Plaza consists of 144 suites and rooms in total.
All are elegantly furnished and include amenities such as air conditioning, premium bedding, satellite television, MP3 docking system, mini-bar, ironing board, and well-appointed en-suite facilities with bathrobes, slippers, hairdryer, and complimentary toiletries. The entry-level option is the Superior Room, 30 square metres on the airport side of the hotel and designed to accommodate a maximum of two guests. Next up, the Deluxe Room can sleep up to three guests and boasts beautiful views across the prairie. The Premium Room with Balcony, 37 square metres and maximum three guests, offers vistas of either the airport or the prairie, from a lovely private balcony. Every Crowne Plaza Room has 40 square metres of floor space and an airport or prairie view, while the Crowne Plaza Suite includes a separate seating area and a rain shower – this category is the most spacious, at 72 square metres. Its maximum occupancy is three guests. Day rooms are available also.
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