Pan Pacific Hotels Group, a member of Singapore-listed UOL Group (UOL), has announced its entry into the African market with the opening of the Pan Pacific Serviced Suites in Nairobi, Kenya.
The 175-suites facility which is located within the Global Trade Centre (GTC) complex in Nairobi’s affluent Westlands business district will offer business and leisure travelers a home-away-from-home experience.
”The opening of the Pan Pacific Serviced Suites Nairobi brings the iconic Pan Pacific experience to one of Africa’s most vibrant cities. Offering long-term and short-term stays, business and leisure travellers to the city can look forward to experiencing a range of thoughtful service offerings during their stay,” said Susan Waringa, Director of Sales & Marketing, Pan Pacific Serviced Suites Nairobi.
The Pan Pacific Serviced Suites Nairobi is placed near the newly built Nairobi Expressway allowing quick access to the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport and is a walking distance to the central business district.
Travellers staying at the Suites can conveniently explore the GTC boutique mall that features high-end retail stores, a healthcare center, restaurants and bars.
The 175 one-to-four-bedroom penthouse suites ranging from 82 sqm to 309 sqm feature a spacious dining and lounge area, a fully equipped kitchenette, a separate laundry area with washer and dryer and a private balcony that overlooks the panoramic view of the city skyline.
Dining options include the Pacific Lounge that features a range of international and local cuisines while the Wine Lounge offers a wide selection of wines and cocktails perfect for an evening wind-down and the Lobby Bar offers a range of beverages, snacks and finger foods for a quick bite.
The outdoor infinity pool located on the 6th floor offers the perfect view sunset sky while the pool bar offers a range of delicious cocktails, mocktails, and light snacks to choose from. Fitness enthusiasts can enjoy a complete workout in a fully equipped gym or relieve aches and pains in the sauna or dip at the jacuzzi to relax. For the little ones, the property also features a children’s playground.
The only city in the world with a national park on its doorstep, Nairobi is the hub of East Africa that features unique attractions from bustling markets to fascinating historical sites such as the Karen Blixen Museum.
The name “Nairobi” comes from the Maasai phrase Enkare Nyirobi, which means “the place of cool waters”. Known as the ‘Green city in the sun’ Nairobi is popular for its landscape and filming where movies such as Out of Africa and The Constant Gardener were filmed.