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LOCATION: Justly famed for its superlative standards of efficiency, service and hospitality, the elegantly sophisticated Nairobi Serena Hotel is a member of the Leading Hotels of the World and the proud flagship of the Serena Hotels’ fleet of world-class hotels.
Considered by many to be Nairobi’s finest hotel, the Serena stands amidst lush tropical gardens with panoramic views over Nairobi’s Central Park and the glittering downtown skyline. Despite its pivotal central location, the Serena also remains true to its title and offers an oasis of serenity amidst the bustle of one of Africa’s most vibrant capital cities.Established in the mid-1970s, The Serena Group was launched with a simple but challenging goal; to become the leading hotel group in East Africa. Today this goal has become a reality.
Set amongst the lush-green abundance of extensive tropical gardens, looking out over the gentle green avenues of Central Park and commanding a panoramic view over the glittering towers of downtown Nairobi, the Serena Hotel enjoys one of the finest locations in the city. Sensitively constructed from ecologically sympathetic materials, the interior décor of the hotel reflects a kaleidoscope of cultural influences blending Moroccan mystique and a breadth of African heritage into one elegant and harmonious whole.
ACCOMMODATION: All the comforts of home... Serenely elegant, essentially African and superbly equipped, the Nairobi Serena has the ultimate in room choices. All are appointed to the highest international standards and have been individually interior designed along pan-African themes.
Each room offers a 24-hour room service menu and is equipped with an electronic safe, mini-bar, hair-dryer, remote control TV (local channels, CNN, BBC, SKY, CFI, TV5, M-Net, SuperSport, MovieMagic) IDD telephone, Internet & E-mail connections.
HOTEL FACILITIES & SERVICES: At the Nairobi Serena Hotel we have gathered together all the services you require and incorporated them into the calm of the hotel complex. They include:
The Hair Gallery Our exclusive in-house hairdressing salon offers a broad range of hair cutting, styling and colouring whilst world-class manicure, pedicure and make-up services are also available.
Hazina - the Serena Treasure Trove ”Hazina” means treasure in Kiswahili and our gift shop offers a treasure trove of handicrafts, traditional gifts, jewellery, carvings, ethnic fashions and evocative books.
DINING & BARS: Café
Maghreb - a visual and culinary feast Our relaxed and
informal Moroccan-styled all-day café, which takes
its inspiration from the Swahili word Maghreb meaning “west
of the setting sun”, features a vibrant décor
that reflects the jewel-hued stalls and bright-polished coffee
pots of the Kasbah. As for the menu, it is international in
style, reflects the best of eastern and western cuisine and
features a globetrotting selection of themed menus throughout
the week. It also allows for al fresco dining with views over
the shimmering waters of the pool.
Evoking
Ethiopia - The Aksum Bar Taking the ancient Ethiopian
town of Aksum as its mystical muse, this spacious and innovatively
designed bar opens onto lush gardens where evening cocktails
and Sunday brunch are served. The décor blends brilliantly
eclectic Ethiopian wall hangings, fascinating ethnic crafts
and a whimsical umbrella-hung ceiling with the calm modern-day
sophistication of a world-class hotel. As well as a broad
range of international labels, fine wines and fresh juices,
the Aksum Bar also offers a world-class cocktail line-up.
The
Pool Bar - An Oasis in the heart of the City For a more
relaxed, sun and sky ambiance why not try our al fresco Pool
Bar, which offers all the cool of an oasis, in the heart of
the city. Looking out over the shimmering blue waters of our
heated pool, shaded by the rustling palms of our tropical
gardens the Pool Bar décor suggests the brilliant white
arches, sparkling mosaics and fountained courts of a sultan’s
palace. As for the menu, it features an all-day selection
of hot and cold snacks, ice cream sundaes, mid-morning pastries
and spicy evening appetisers whilst the drinks line-up includes
an international cocktail selection, a range of fine wines
and spirits, Italian-style coffee, herbal teas and a broad
selection of fruit cocktails and chilled juices.
The Bambara Lounge Named after the Bambara tribe of
Mali and decorated to a West African theme that majors on
hand-carved Camphor wood panels, each depicting an African
legend, the Bambara Lounge offers 24 hour service to resident
hotel guests only.
The
magic of the Mandhari Restaurant Exceptional ambiance,
exquisite cuisine. The uniquely situated ‘Mandhari’
restaurant enjoys panoramic views over the bright lights of
the city and the gentle green lawns of Nairobi Central Park.
It also offers an open-air dining terrace overlooking the
pool, a frescoed dining room, gentle piano music and impeccable
service. Famous for the delicacy of its cuisine naturelle
the ‘Mandhari’ menu choices include; Indian Ocean
seafood, wild game, fresh-caught river fish and some inspirational
oriental, vegetarian and Swahili dishes.
MEETINGS, EVENTS & BANQUETS: Keeping
you in touch with the business world... Our state-of-the-art
Business Centre is manned by a team of professionals offering
a comprehensive selection of global connectivity, business
back up and travel advice. The Business Centre can also help
with printing, equipment hire, event planning and all aspects
of commercial presentation.
Services include:
- Secretarial, word processing and layout services
- Photocopying, printing and document presentation services
- Internet, E-Mail and Facsimile services
- Conference and event management
- Audio visual services
- Stationery, packaging and courier services
- Travel Desk
Banqueting
and Business Events We are experienced in organising world-class
conferences with state-of-the-art technical back-up, excellent
catering, luxury sports, leisure facilities and first class
accommodation. We can also ensure that at the end of a hard
day’s business, you won’t be stressed out and stuck
in a traffic jam, but slipping into our heated pool, letting
off steam in our Turkish bath, sweating it out in the sauna
or winding down in the bar before a sumptuous supper in our
flag-ship Mandhari Restaurant.
Our
Facilities include:
- State-of-the-art presentation facilities
- Full conference organisation service
- A choice of imaginative incentive packages
- A range of event-tailored accommodation packages
The
Nairobi Serena Wedding All you have to do is enjoy: if
you would like to say “I do” under African skies,
in the heart of one of Africa’s most vibrant cities,
why not say “Yes” to the Nairobi Serena ?
Options
Include:
- Blossom-bowered wedding ceremony
- Individually themed champagne reception
- Private candle-lit honeymoon dinner for two
- Photography and videoing of your special day
- Special accommodation packages for the entire wedding party
The
Ultimate in incentives When it comes to motivation and
incentives, Africa has it all: from tailor-made safaris to
high profile travel options. We can, for instance, take your
high-achievers - down to the coast, up Mount Kenya, diving
the coral reefs, skywards in a balloon or on a kaleidoscope
of especially themed safaris. We can also orchestrate such
customized extras as: unique African gifts, cultural tours,
bush barbecues, wildlife encounters and cultural interaction.
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