Advantages: fully equipped and comfortable Disadvantages: expensive
fantastic. With full DSTV and all channels it comes with plenty to entertain you. Coming with complimentary water and all the others you expect of a 5 star hotel it certainly lives up to expectations. The bed is very comfortable and the bathroom is fully equipped with everything you will need for your stay. The best bit however is the perfect view across the park in central Nairobi from the french windows.
The hotel caters for every need and the cuisine is just as good. simply go down to the ground floor (for which there is a gentleman on every floor who will call the lift for you as you leave your room) and choose from one of the 5 restaurants there. I would recommend the buffet restaurant, where lunch consists of a huge range of salads ( you can even have your own made up) and a selections of soups, rices, meats and of course a brilliant ...
Advantages: Convenient starting point to Kenyan and Tanzanian safaris Disadvantages: Area rather dangerous if out alone
First contact....
This was the first stopping point that my husband and I stayed on our honeymoon to Kenya and Tazania in July 2004. My husband's parents had very kindly booked and paid for our honeymoon as a wedding present. However, it is possible to make reservations for this hotel through expedia online, calling direct and by booking a "Serena Safari" where you stay in the 4 star Serena lodges and hotels which are dotted around Kenya and Tanzania.
Getting there...............
It took about 45 minutes by taxi to get to the hotel from Nairobi's International airport - mainly due to the traffic rather than the distance (18kms). My main observation on this journey was the very bizarre sight of giraffes on the open spaces beyond the roads!
First Impressions.......
The impressive hotel is set well off the road in lush green ...
Advantages: Pleasant accommodation, friendly staff Disadvantages: Potentially mangy cats!
Opened in 1964, the hotel Jacaranda is approximately a 30-45 minute drive from Nairobi Airport and although it is only 2km from the city centre, this is a peaceful place to stay surrounded by beautiful gardens.
WHAT DOES IT OFFER?
As well as 121 rooms (including 18 executive rooms), this 3 star hotel offers a huge reception lobby with ample seating, excellent conference facilities, 24-hour porter and room service, an outdoor swimming pool, coach/car parking space, a sauna, tennis facilities, car rental and laundry facilities and disabled access. There is also a gift shop off the main lobby, which offers typical Kenyan merchandise as well as bottled water and sun hats. In the reception area, you have the option to leave valuables in the safety deposit boxes behind the main desk and you can also change currency here.
Set over two ...
