Fairview Hotel Nairobi Launches Luxury Lifestyle Experience under Vignette Collection

Fairview Hotel Nairobi has officially unveiled its new chapter as part of the first Vignette Collection in Africa, marking a major milestone in IHG Hotels & Resorts’ growing luxury and lifestyle portfolio. The launch brought together government officials, hospitality and tourism leaders, corporate partners, media, content creators, and long-standing guests to celebrate the hotel’s evolution. Held in the hotel’s iconic gardens, the event highlighted Fairview’s unique heritage as one of Nairobi’s most cherished boutique hotels. Guests experienced the essence of Vignette Collection through curated storytelling, immersive spaces, and moments designed to reflect the hotel’s individuality and sense of place. Kaliq Essop, General Manager of Fairview Hotel Nairobi, Vignette Collection, said: “Tonight was not just about unveiling a new brand; it was about reaffirming who we are. Fairview has always been a place of connection, warmth, and character. Joining Vignette Collection allows us to elevate that experience while staying deeply rooted in our heritage. This launch signals our commitment to offering guests something meaningful, personal, and proudly Kenyan, now with a global platform.” Tom Rowntree, Vice President of Luxury & Lifestyle Brands at IHG Hotels & Resorts, noted: “Fairview Hotel Nairobi’s debut as part of Vignette Collection marks an important milestone for the brand and for IHG Hotels & Resorts in Africa. As our first Vignette Collection hotel on the continent, it reinforces our confidence in Africa as a growing luxury and lifestyle destination.” Known as Upper Hill’s living garden hotel, Fairview blends early 20th-century architecture, Nairobi bluestone detailing, and lush botanical gardens to create an urban sanctuary. The 99-room boutique property features elegantly renovated guest rooms and suites, three signature restaurants—Mukutan Garden, Pwani Pool Restaurant, and Giuseppe—social spaces such as the Atrium Coffee and Nthome Fireplace, an outdoor swimming pool, fitness centre, and nine versatile meeting and event spaces including the underground Pango Wine Cellar. Fairview Hotel Nairobi also showcased unique Vignette Collection experiences, including Memorable Rituals like SimuStories, an interactive storytelling experience, and the purpose-led initiative A Means for Good, which partners with the Kenya National Library Service to support literacy through book donations and community programmes. The Nairobi launch comes as Vignette Collection continues its rapid global expansion, aiming to reach 100 hotels within its first decade. Fairview now joins a growing family of properties worldwide, reinforcing Africa’s role in the global luxury and lifestyle hospitality landscape. With this official launch, Fairview Hotel Nairobi begins a new era—one that celebrates heritage, champions individuality, and offers guests an authentic way to experience Nairobi.