Intercontinental Hotel – Nairobi Kenya
Intercontinental Nairobi description
A graceful whitewashed building, the lnterContinental has for many years it has been a prominent hotel in Nairobi. The hotel combines classic style with modern facilities. It is centrally located, and is within walking distance of the parliament buildings and the Kenyatta International Conference Centre.
There are 376 en-suite rooms, including 16 suites. Ail rooms are equipped with aircon, satellite TV, whirlpool, trouser press, iron, kettle, hairdryer and minibar. In addition, the rooms on the club floor have a private cheek-in area and exclusive lounge. The suites include adjoining rooms and dining area.
The ballroom, with 5 adjoining rooms, seats 800 pax, and can be divided into 2 sound proof sections if required. There is also a meeting room that seats 100. The Health Club has a swimming pool, sauna, Jacuzzi, Turkish bath and a fully equipped gym with qualified fitness instructors. The hotel also has a business centre with secretarial services, a travel desk and a large, secure car park.
Meeting Rooms
The lnterContinental Nairobi’s renowned and versatile ballroom can be divided into two private soundproof sections for smaller events or accommodate up to 800, complemented with 8 other rooms.
Meeting Facilities
Equipped with state of the art equipment, including LCD projectors, plasma screens, projection screens. The business center is open 24 hours daily.
General Services
Beauty salon, convenience store, gilt shop, foreign currency exchange, daily housekeeping, the laundry shop, same day dry cleaning, shoe shining and baby sitting
Guest Rooms
All rooms are spacious with the amenities that today’s business / conference traveler requires. Guests staying in cub rooms are able to enjoy private check in on the 06th floor, sweet and savory bites throughout the day, happy hour with complimentary pre dinner drinks in the evening. All rooms have wireless internet.
Dining Options
It’s worth a visit to the Safari Bar just to drink in the colonial charm and clubby atmosphere. Theme nights highlighting various musical styles and entertainment are big draws for fans of live piano music and jazz music. Dining options include The Terrace Restaurant, La Prugna D’oro [fine dining Italian], Bhandini [Authentic North Indian], Plantation Cafe. Guests can also enjoy Nyama Choma and live entertainment.
Sports And Leisure
Heated swimming pool, well equipped studio, sauna, steam room, techno gym equipment, casino, and outdoor pool.
Intercontinental Hotel Location
Nairobi City
City Hall Way
16km from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
5 km from Wilson Airport Nairobi.
Intercontinental Hotel – Facilities
- Swimming pool
- Spa-full
- Parking
- Aircon
- Gift shop
- Safe
- Mini bar
- Fitness centre/gym
- Conference facilities
- Weddings
- Internet
- Telephone
- 24-hour hot running water
- TV
- Children welcome
- Babysitting facilities
- Business centre
- A la carte
- Snack menu
- Credit cards
- Airstrip
Intercontinental Hotel Contacts
lnterContinental Nairobi
P.0 Box 30353 — 00200 Nairobi
Tel: [+254 20] 3200000
Fax: [+254 20] 3200043
banquets@icnairobi.com
www.ihg.com
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