Introducing Hemingway Eden Boutique Hotel in Nairobi
Nestled within the serene leafy suburbs of Karen in Nairobi is the beautiful Hemingways Eden Residence, a captivating boutique hotel and private gallery. With it’s enviable location on the Giraffe Sanctuary forest, this once family home of the artisits Tonio and Anna Trzebinski has since been transformed into an artistic home away from home with its warm Kenyan hospitality and high luxury standards.
With it’s 100-acre indigenous forest home to may wild animals as well as 200 bird species, you’ll feel far away from the city while still benefiting from it’s easy access to the city’s highlights. The hotel is just a stone’s throw away from Nairobi National Park, the Sheldrick Wildlife Trust, Karen Blixen Museum and the Giraffe Centre. It’s convenient location ensures you are never far away from Nairobi’s vibrant dining scene and eclectic shopping.
Exterior of Hemingway Eden Boutique Hotel in Nairobi, Kenya
Accommodation at Hemingway Eden
The property features a total of nine rooms: three within the Main House and five in the Studio Annex, plus an additional cottage designed for artists.
The Studio Annex has three seperate studio lofts, each with a bedroom and bathroom on the ground level and living area upstairs. Additionally, two bedrooms are situated above a designed communal living space that includes a fireplace, bar and dining area.
Within the rooms, guests can enjoy a range of amenities including mosquito nets, bathrobes, hair dryers, slippers, a suite pad tablet for communication, an in-room safe, complimentary WI-FI, as well as tea and coffee-making facilities and mineral water.
A bedroom in the main house of Hemingway Eden, Nairobi
Butler Service
Enhancing guests stay further, guests have around-the-clock concierge services ready to assist with any needs. This personalised butler service includes in-room check-in, packing and unpacking services, shoe shining, wake-up calls with tea or coffee, in-room dining, and concierge travel assitance and arranging excursions.
Dining at Hemingway Eden
Guests can enjoy a complimentary breakfast hamper, available to enjoy in the room or as a take-away option.
For lunch and dinner, visitors are invited to dine at Eden’s premier restaurant and bar, The Deck, which offers both an a la carte and set menu selection. Emphasising freshness and using local produce, all fruits and vegetables are procured from nearby farmer’s markets or directly from the owner’s personal kitchen garden.
For those seeking a more intimate dining experience, private dining options are available, as well as the opportunity to reserve the ‘Chef’s Table’ for an exclusive live cooking demonstation (subject to availability).
The Deck at Hemingway Eden, Nairobi
Activities Available at Hemingway Eden
Upon your arrival at this elegant hotel, you're well-placed to begin exploring Nairobi. The front desk team at Eden is eager to assist in planning your adventures.
National Park Game Drives: A great starting point is a safari in the city’s national park, where you can spot lions, leopards, buffalos, giraffes, zebras, various antelopes, and an array of birds from the comfort of a vehicle.
Giraffe Sanctuary Visits: Just a short walk from the hotel, the Nairobi Giraffe Sanctuary offers insights into conservation efforts for these majestic animals, providing a chance to meet its long-necked inhabitants.
Exploring Local Attractions: Within a 5-kilometer radius of Hemingways Eden, you’ll discover nature trails, art galleries, shopping destinations, and museums. Notable sites include Uhuru Gardens Memorial Park, Nairobi National Museum, and the Sheldrick Wildlife Trust, known for its rehabilitation of orphaned elephants and rhinos.