Gigiri Lion Villas 1

Set in Gigiri, Nairobi's diplomatic quarter, Gigiri Lion Villas 1 stands close to the UN headquarters and the embassies that line the neighbourhood. The area is walled and green, favoured by diplomats and international staff, with Village Market and Rosslyn Riviera within easy reach for shopping and cafés. Guest rooms are furnished with air conditioning, wifi and a private verandah or balcony looking onto the grounds. It is a quiet base. A full Irish or English breakfast is served each morning, and the property runs a 24-hour front desk for arrivals at any hour. Suites such as the Royal Ambassador and Imperial Grand come with king-size beds, a work desk and a bathroom fitted with a soaking tub and separate rain shower. Outdoors, an open-air pool and a small gym sit within the walled grounds, and parking is provided on site. You can hear the neighbourhood's quiet from the terrace after dark, embassies and offices settled for the night beyond the wall. The setting suits business travellers as much as visitors passing through the city, with the UN compound and diplomatic offices a short drive away. Check-in runs from 2pm.