Nestled in the leafy suburb of Karen, Hemingways is a contemporary boutique hotel, providing 45 suites, decorated in a colonial style. The main hotel building resembles a country mansion with large columns supporting a large balcony overlooking the well-manicured lawns. The hotel’s expansive grounds look out over the Ngong Hills, creating a natural environment for rest and relaxation.

The bedrooms are housed in six separate buildings around the leafy grounds, and provide airy rooms with themed decoration and a balcony overlooking the gardens and the hills beyond.

The hotel’s Brasserie restaurant serves international cuisine for breakfast, lunch and dinner, whilst the bar is a comfortable place to relax with a cocktail and chat with other guests.

Large junior-suite style rooms are air-conditioned, feature a four-poster bed and have a large bathroom with separate bath and shower. There is a television and complimentary Wi-Fi in all rooms, as well as an electronic safe, hairdryer. bathrobes and slippers.

• Nairobi National Park
• David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust
• Giraffe Centre
• Karen Blixen Museum
• Nairobi National Museum
• Masai markets