Karen Blixen style meets inner-city urbanity at this oasis, in the midst of Nairobi. Karen Blixen style meets inner-city urbanity at the Nairobi Serena Hotel, an oasis of calm in East Africa’s largest city. Featuring a pan-African theme, the property boasts art-inspired interiors with decor from across the continent. The hotel is set in a leafy garden, with a large pool, and the focus on pampering and relaxation can be seen throughout, especially in the restorative treatments at the Maisha spa. At the elegant Mandhari Restaurant, one of Kenya’s finest restaurants, the cuisine is continental but dishes are distinctly African. The polished friendly service receives consistent praise and the plugged-in concierge can arrange help guests explore locally (city tours) as well as regionally (nature trips). Offering a range of dining options, the hotel is especially renowned for its Mandhari fine dining restaurant, rated one of Kenya's best. Located in the city's Central Park, the hotel is a short drive from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport and just two minutes away from the Convention Centre. The Maisha Health Club and Spa has an outdoor swimming pool, state-of-the-art gym, aerobics studio, sauna, Jacuzzi, steam rooms and a juice bar.