Ngong Hills Hotel

In our ongoing quest to scout for hotels within Nairobi specifically along Ngong road that would make for a perfect weekend getaway, Ngong Hills Hotel came up as a strong suggestion from three of our friends. At first, I was a bit hesitant because, having lived on Ngong road for the better part of my life, I assumed there wasn’t something really fancy about the hotel. Especially given the fact that I knew Ngong Hills Hotel as one of the oldest hotels in the area. The Pleasant Surprise at Ngong Hills Hotel We checked in at the hotel Friday night for the two-night stay. The security detail at the entrance was something else. I wondered how they balanced thorough and pleasant at the same time. Clearance at the main gate was quite fast. From observation, Friday must be the busiest day at the hotel because securing a spot at the car park was a task. There was yet another security scan at the main entrance of the hotel. The polite staff I must say. Check-in The lady at the reception gave us what I would easily call the warmest smile that evening. Check-in was faster than anticipated and in a few, We were in the elevator in the company of yet another lady, who took us to our room. We loved the fresh fragrance in the air that paired well with the carpeted hallway and the pin-drop silence as we made it to my room. The Room. Initially, We were checked into a standard room that we instantly bonded with, as soon as we put our bags on the luggage rack. We were impressed by the chic, sleek and classy finishing and furniture. At some point, we started to calculate how much a week-long stay would cost lol! Because this is the kind of life you can easily get used to. As the lady walked away, she pointed out that they were just a phone call away in case we needed anything. (This is the kind of customer comfort and assurance that makes me choose some hotels over others.) My eyes wandered. I could see how my husband looked at me as I let my fingers ran across all the surfaces. I wanted to feel the bedding, the upholstery, the pillows, the towels, the leather side seats, the mirrors, the marble tops in the bathroom and just to smell the fresh welcome fruit basket that was on the table. I read the welcome note word for word and immediately got lost in the quiet, peaceful elegant space that was to be our home for the weekend. The Upgrade In the opposite wing next were the VIP suites that we were later upgraded to. Ngong Hills Hotel has a total of five VIP suites, two of which have balconies. The rooms speak class and opulence. They have an open kitchen, lounge, and a master ensuite. There is also a business executive desk for that business traveler who wants to feel at home. Entertainment Ngong Hills Hotel’s Art and Soul lounge are one of the few places that are known for playing soul music. That explains why Friday was one of the busiest days at the hotel. The lounge attracts a mature crowd that looked like they appreciated the fine things in life served with good food and expensive drinks. The bar at the lounge was well stocked. The wait staff was super attentive. If cocktails are your favorite, John the mixologist is the person to look for! Not that I was looking at people’s plates(hehe) but it went without saying that Nyama Choma was a favorite. Restaurants Esquire restaurant is the hotel’s main restaurant and it is open 24 hours. There is a choice of either buffet or à la carte depending on your preference. We opted to cook for ourselves. Meeting and Conference The other thing Ngong Hills Hotel is known for is; the preferred meeting and conference venue. The conference rooms have modern audiovisual equipment, with the largest conference rooms having a capacity of about three hundred. At our time of visit, there were some guests who had just wound up their week-long workshop at the hotel. You should probably get in touch with them, for a tailored made conference/workshop package for your organization/company. Do I recommend Ngong Hills Hotel for business meetings, conferences, staycations, and just a polite chill out with good music? Absolutely!