Swiss Lenana has become my favorite property in Nairobi and the only one I’ll book now. The last time I stayed there I booked it even though my meetings were all the way in Bomas, creating at least an hour commute to them but I don’t mind it if it means staying there
The staff are so kind and attentive, they ensure I have a soft mattress when I come as it’s my preference and remember that I prefer a fan in my room and have one waiting for me when I check in. The breakfast is nice, the rice porridge is my favorite, and the team greets you with a smile first thing in the morning
But what I appreciate the most is the safety for women traveling alone. Security once brought a package up for me and when I moved out of the way for him the gentleman politely said “I cannot enter your room” and sat it at my doorstep. When I went to move it he politely requested that I close and lock the door while he was standing there (to ensure no one could enter as my door was right next to the stairwell). While perhaps the first one is to protect their staff from ever being accused of anything, I also appreciate the personal safety side of it, this is the reason I will continue to book at Swiss Lenana, even if it means I’ll have a 2 hour commute to my meetings
The value for the price is above and beyond :)
The only thing I would change is that the shower water gets hotter but that might also be intentional to reduce shower time leading to less water consumption ¯\_(ツ)_/¯