Southern Sun Mayfair (Holiday Inn)

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About Southern Sun Mayfair (Holiday Inn)

Welcome to the Southern Sun Mayfair Nairobi. This historic hotel, formerly the Mayfair Court Hotel, enjoyed its first heyday in 1940’s Colonial Kenya. Since joining the Southern Sun group this charming landmark has been transformed into a comfortable, spacious, modern hotel whilst retaining its distinctive architecture and lush gardens.

Situated in a popular shopping and residential suburb close to the city centre, the Southern Sun Nairobi is only 20km from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport and offers a full range of services and facilities. Guests can look forward to experiencing the traditional warmth and hospitality for which the Holiday Inn is renowned.

All 171 guest rooms have colour TV, radio, telephone, tea/coffee making facilities and private bathroom. Guests can enjoy in-room movies and 18hr room service. There are bedrooms for non-smokers and rooms designed to suit the needs of paraplegics, with facilities throughout the hotel for disabled people.

The friendly and informal Oasis Restaurant is next to the pooldeck, serving delicious breakfasts and buffet dinner to suit all appetites. The hotel is host to Kenya’s only Spur steak ranch, offering delicious speciality steaks, burgers, pizzas and a wide range of exciting salas dishes for lunch, dinner and in-between. Spur also provides room service snacks and mouth- watering poolside lunches.

Perfectly located and appointed for the business traveller, the hotel offers excellent conference and meeting facilities, fully equipped with audio-visual aids and soundproofed to ensure privacy. Groups from 20 to 350 can be accommodated in the airy conference rooms. The International Business centre provides business services for guests.

Whether on business or leisure there is plenty to do at the hotel and in the surrounding area. The hotel has a choice of shops selling Kenyan artefacts and clothing, a hairdresser, and a fully equipped Fitness Centre.

Accommodation

The Southern Sun Nairobi is an excellent choice for the business or leisure traveller. For comfort and friendly welcome it is second to none. Attractive gardens, a secure and quiet location but with easy access to the town centre, this hotel is a popular destination for the seasoned or novice traveller. Guests can look forward to experiencing the traditional warmth and hospitality for which the Southern Sun is renowned.

Throughout the hotel the accommodation has been fully refurbished, attractively decorated and offers excellent facilities. All 171 guest rooms have colour TV, radio, telephone, tea/coffee making facilities and private bathroom. Guests can enjoy in-room movies and 18 hrs room service. There are bedrooms for non-smokers and rooms designed to suit the needs of paraplegics, with facilities throughout the hotel for disabled people. Rooms are located on two floors with garden access from some rooms and private verandas for some of the upper floor aspects. The hotel provides itself on its caring guest relations and housekeeping services and our highly trained team of local staff are responsive, courteous and efficient. Each room has been carefully laid out to maximise space and privacy with comfortable double or queen size beds, freshly laundered sheets and attractive decor and lighting. The private bathrooms are well appointed.

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