07 Oct 2026

Hemingways Nairobi Becomes Kenya’s First and Only Member of the Leading Hotels of the World

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Hemingways Nairobi has joined the Leading Hotels of the World (LHW), becoming the collection’s first and only member hotel in Kenya.

The affiliation places the all-suite boutique hotel within a curated network of over 450 independent luxury hotels in more than 80 countries. It strengthens the hotel’s reach among international travellers and specialist luxury travel advisors while preserving its independent character, personalised butler service and warm Kenyan hospitality.

Dean Bannon, LHW’s Vice President of Member Success and Development, highlighted the hotel’s all-suite format, personalised approach to service and strong connection to Kenyan culture as qualities that align with the collection’s independent character.

“Joining the Leading Hotels of the World is an important milestone for Hemingways Nairobi and for Kenyan hospitality,” said Ross Evans, CEO of Hemingways Group. “It gives us a stronger international platform while allowing us to remain true to the independent spirit, thoughtful service and warm Kenyan character that define the Hemingways experience.”

Hemingways Nairobi is part of Hemingways Collection, whose boutique hotels and safari camps span Nairobi, Watamu, the Maasai Mara and Kigali.