Southwest of Nairobi, the Karen Inn Hotel occupies half an acre of lush gardens in the historic Karen neighbourhood. As a residential suburb address, it serves as a comfortable base for exploring Kenya's capital without staying in the heart of the city.

Why choose Karen Inn Hotel

• Peaceful address in the Karen neighbourhood, close to the Karen Blixen Museum and Giraffe Center
• Spacious suites with king-size bed, lounge and bathroom equipped with jacuzzi in executive categories
• On-site restaurant, bar and lounge café, with garden barbecue available
• Two meeting rooms equipped for business travellers
• Quick access to Wilson Airport and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, with shuttle service available

Atmosphere and setting

Karen is a residential neighbourhood built on the former lands of Baroness Karen Blixen, away from the hustle and bustle of Nairobi's city centre. The soil is red, avenues lined with trees, and properties spread across expansive tree-covered plots. The hotel follows this philosophy: a low-rise building surrounded by lawns and flowerbeds, where circulation flows on foot between rooms, restaurant and terrace. The atmosphere remains warm and family-friendly, with multilingual staff facilitating exchanges with an international clientele.

Accommodation

The establishment offers several categories of accommodation, with two main types that travellers favour.

Luxury suites

Refined décor, large windows opening onto the garden. Suites feature high-quality bedding, desk, spacious wardrobe and safe. Amenities include flat-screen television with international channels, wifi, hot water, toiletries and slippers. Daily housekeeping is provided.

Executive suites

More spacious, these suites comprise a lounge, king-size bed and bathroom equipped with jacuzzi. Windows also overlook the garden. Premium amenities: satellite television, minibar, high-speed internet access. The choice category for honeymoon guests and business travellers.

Dining and services

The day begins with an African and continental breakfast, served in the morning: pastries, fresh pastries, seasonal fruits and fresh juices. The restaurant offers lunch and evening cuisine blending local and international specialities. A lounge café provides a reading corner, and the bar features a selection of cocktails and alcoholic beverages. The garden lends itself to barbecues on request.

For leisure, the hotel offers access to a golf course, massage room, sun-exposed terrace and children's play area. For business travellers, two meeting rooms (10 and 30 people) are equipped with LCD projectors, flipcharts, markers, notepads and pens, with wifi connection.

Location and access

Karen is located southwest of Nairobi. Wilson Airport, dedicated to domestic flights and safari connections, is about fifteen minutes' drive away; Jomo Kenyatta International Airport is accessible in twenty to thirty minutes depending on traffic. An airport shuttle is available on reservation. Syokimau and Nairobi railway stations are also reachable by car in less than thirty minutes. Staff can help you arrange transport and book tickets for major attractions.

What to see nearby

• The Elephant Orphanage (David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust)
• Giraffe Center
• Karen Blixen Museum, the former farm of the Danish writer
• Nairobi National Park, one of the rare parks in the world at a capital's doorstep
• The Hub shopping centre for last-minute purchases

To extend your trip, Kenya offers numerous complementary destinations: Chui Lodge on Lake Naivasha, Lake Nakuru Sopa Lodge to spot flamingos and rhinoceros, or Mara Olapa Camp in the heart of the Masai Mara. For a transit night before an early flight, 67 Airport Hotel is closer to Jomo Kenyatta.

Plan your stay

Karen Inn Hotel fits seamlessly into a Kenyan itinerary combining Nairobi and national parks. To build your bespoke programme, explore our Kenya journeys.