Nairobi, Kenya's capital lies 1675m (5500ft) above sea level and 160km (100miles) south of the equator. Often called the "City in the Sun", it is a modern capital with high rise buildings and the hustle and bustle of an active, constantly busy cosmopolitan city. Jacaranda-lined avenues and open park areas with colorful bougainvillea   bushes add vibrant colour in contrast to the ever changing skyline. Nairobi is the business center for  East and Central Africa and serves as the base for extensive safari circuits. Several international hotels and restaurants cater for all tastes. City life for the visitor can include the thriving nightclubs and casinos, shopping at the numerous, well stocked shops and the main City market, or a game of tennis or golf at the hotel or various sports clubs. Of the many hotels in Nairobi, we recommend the following which are situated within the city center or within easy reach of it. 

NAIROBI SAFARI CLUB 
Situated next to Nairobi University the club has 146 air conditioned suites and 4 penthouse suites all with lounge , bathroom, colour TV, music channels, telephones and mini bar. It has an A La Carte restaurant, Terrace bar and Brasserie, pool, gym, sauna and health club. 

SAFARI PARK HOTEL 
Only 15 minutes from Nairobi's  busy streets lies this vast complex set on 64 acres of beautiful gardens. There are 174 luxury rooms and 30 deluxe suites.  Facilities include seven international restaurants, a casino, a picturesque pool, tennis and squash courts and health center. Conference facilities are also available. 

LANDMARK HOTEL 
Built on four acres of well-maintained gardens, this 130 roomed hotel is situated in the shopping suburb of Westlands. Pizza Garden, Table D' hote dining room and poolside barbecue area cater for all tastes. 

HOTEL FAIRVIEW 
The hotel is situated 5kms from the city center, amidst beautiful gardens and has 103 rooms (standard) all of which are equipped with TV and telephone. The hotel restaurant  provides an  A La Carte  menu. 

HOTEL AMBASSADEUR 
It has 94 rooms offering private bath and telephone. Two restaurants and the Arch Bar offer Indian and traditional Kenyan specialties. 

SIX EIGHTY HOTEL 
Located  in the heart of Nairobi all 340 rooms have ensuite bathrooms, telephones and piped music. Dining facilities include three bars, a main dining area and two snack bars. 

THE STANLEY HOTEL 
The most centrally situated hotel, it has 235 air conditioned rooms, with private bath, telephone, TV and mini-bar. It is  the home of the famous  "Thorn  Tree" pavement café and offers a choice of formal or casual restaurants, indoors or by the pool on the roof top. Health club gym facilities are also available. 

NAIROBI HILTON 
Situated in the central shopping and business area of the city, it has 324 rooms and a private bath, TV, air conditioning, telephone and mini-bar. Suites are also available. Four restaurants include a coffee shop and pizzeria. Swimming pool, health club and gym, massage, sauna and steam bath and a shopping arcade all lie within this tower. 

NORFOLK HOTEL 
Almost 90 years old this world famous hotels has 120 guest rooms, 7 deluxe cottages and 12 studio suites that have a private bath, color TV, central video system and mini-bar. Facilities at the hotel include a terrace restaurant and bar, poolside restaurant and grill room, swimming pool and gymnasium. 

PANAFRIC HOTEL 
The hotel is 15 minutes from the city centre and has 172 deluxe rooms which include 6 suites, and 4 fully furnished apartments. All rooms are air conditioned with private bath, colour TV and telephone. Facilities include a coffee shop, poolside snack bar, restaurant and grill room. 

NAIROBI SERENA 
Situated adjacent to Central Park, Nairobi Serena Hotel has 192 spacious, air conditioned rooms that have private bath, mini bar, telephone and TV. Facilities include a curved pool side bar, a la carte restaurant and coffee shop as well as a well-equipped gymnasium and shopping arcade. 

GRAND REGENCY HOTEL 
A five star deluxe hotel overlooking central park at the heart of city. The 301 double rooms and suites on twelve floors all have air conditioning en-suite shower and bath, stereo, satellite TV and in-house video. Reuters-serviced business and conference centre, fitness centre, two swimming pools, casino, shopping arcade, 3 outside terraces and 4 restaurants, offering a variety of cuisine, complete this hotel. 

HOTEL INTERCONTINENTAL. 
Located in down town Nairobi, 440 rooms including 30 suites are all air conditioned, with private bath, colour TV, telephone and mini bar. It has a Coffee shop, pool side restaurant, speciality restaurant, casino, heated swimming pool, fully equipped health centre, shopping arcade and conference facilities. 

WINDSOR GOLF COUNTRY CLUB. 
15 minutes from down town Nairobi, this Victorian style hotel consists of cottages, studio suites and superior double rooms. A variety of restaurants and a coffee shop offer a choice of dining alternatives.  Health club and sports facilities include an eighteen- hole golf course, tennis and squash courts, croquet green, pool & jogging track. 

NAIROBI MAYFAIR COURT 
Situated 20 km from Jomo Kenyatta International airport. Has 2 floors with 171 bedrooms, rooms with disabled access, non-smoking bedrooms, facilities for disabled, satelite TV and 16-hour room service. Oasis Restaurant serving breakfast, Spur Steak Ranch Family Restaurant serving lunch and dinner, Spur Cocktail bar and Oasis Pool side Bar. Has recreational and amusement facilities and also meeting places.