IHG Hotels and Resorts’ Vignette Collection debuts in Africa with the introduction of Fairview Hotel Nairobi

Fairview Hotel Nairobi – one of Africa’s most cherished heritage hotels – is joining Vignette Collection, a growing family of one-of-a-kind hotels in destinations to remember.

Launch Date:
19 December 2025

Significance:
Marks the first Vignette Collection property in Africa, expanding IHG’s luxury & lifestyle portfolio on the continent.

Hotel Profile:
- 99 rooms and suites, set in Nairobi’s Upper Hill district.
- Known as a “living garden hotel,” blending lush botanical gardens with early 20th‑century architecture.
- Features include scenic courtyards, outdoor pool, fitness centre, and nine versatile meeting/event spaces.
- Unique highlight: the underground Pango Wine Cellar, ideal for intimate gatherings.

Dining & Social Spaces
- Restaurants: Mukutan, Pwani, and Giuseppe – each offering distinct culinary experiences.
- Atrium Coffee: Garden‑inspired lobby café serving aromatic blends and pastries.
- Nthome Fireplace: Contemporary lounge accented with bamboo and a softly lit hearth for socializing.

Guest Experience & Cultural Touch
- Memorable Rituals: Guests can join SimuStories, an interactive storytelling experience using a vintage lobby telephone to uncover Fairview’s hidden history.
- Means for Good: Partnership with the Kenya National Library Service to support literacy through book donations and national reading programs.

Strategic Context
- Vignette Collection now has 27 hotels open worldwide and 41 in the pipeline, surpassing the halfway mark of its 10‑year goal to reach 100 properties.
- This debut underscores IHG’s commitment to authentic, purpose‑led hospitality in Africa, while leveraging its global scale and loyalty program, IHG One Rewards.