(Posted 26th September 2026)
Voco Hotel’s arrival marks a first for Kenya and East Africa
Come on in, Nairobi. voco hotels, IHG Hotels & Resorts’ fastest-growing premium brand, has arrived in East Africa with the opening of voco Nairobi Airport Suites, its first hotel in Kenya and the wider East African region.
Located just off Mombasa Road, close to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport and within walking distance of the Nairobi Standard Gauge Railway Terminus, the hotel is designed for the full spectrum of modern travel, from overnight transits to long-term executive stays.
Blending the freedom of all-suite living with the thoughtful service of a hotel, voco Nairobi Airport Suites gives guests the flexibility to settle in and stay their way. Whether stopping over between flights, calling Nairobi home for a longer project or using the city as a base to explore Kenya, guests can expect familiar comforts, easy-going hospitality and thoughtful voco touches throughout their stay.
Every voco hotel has its own personality — and this one’s is unmistakable. Think suites you can actually live in, rooftops made for gathering, and a spot that puts Nairobi’s airport, railway and business districts well within reach.
Haitham Mattar, Managing Director, India, Middle East & Africa, IHG Hotels & Resorts, said “The opening of voco Nairobi Airport Suites marks an exciting milestone as we introduce the voco brand to East Africa for the first time. Nairobi is one of the region’s most dynamic and well-connected gateways, with growing demand from both business and leisure travellers for high-quality, flexible accommodation. This opening reflects our confidence in the long-term potential of Nairobi and East Africa, while strengthening IHG’s premium presence in the region. With its spacious all-suite proposition, easy-going service and distinctive voco experience, we believe the hotel will bring something refreshingly different to the market.”
Space to settle in
The hotel features 112 suites, with one-bedroom, two-bedroom and presidential suite options. Each suite includes a separate living area, dining spaces, a fully equipped kitchenette, a dedicated workspace, private balcony and in-suite laundry facilities. It is everything guests need to feel at home, with the added ease and reassurance of an internationally branded hotel.
Located eight kilometres from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, the hotel offers a complimentary around-the-clock airport shuttle service. Guests also have convenient access to the Nairobi Expressway, the Mombasa Road business corridor and the nearby Nairobi SGR Station, providing connections across Kenya.
Good food, great views
From early-morning coffee to sunset drinks, the hotel’s four dining concepts offer something for every moment of the day.
At the rooftop level next to the pool, Kilimanjaro Restaurant brings together global flavours, live cooking stations and a dedicated barbecue experience. With buffet and à la carte dining in a vibrant rooftop setting, it is a welcoming spot for relaxed breakfasts, easy lunches and dinners with a view.
Savannah Lounge is made for sunset cocktails, light bites, informal catch-ups and laid-back evenings. For a little more privacy, Cigar Haven offers an intimate setting for quiet conversations and downtime. On the ground floor, Malt & Mocha serves premium coffee, pastries and light refreshments around the clock, perfect for guests arriving late, leaving early or simply looking for a pick-me-up.
Meetings, downtime and Nairobi within easy reach
voco Nairobi Airport Suites brings together flexible meeting space, easy downtime and access to Nairobi’s best-known attractions in one seamless stay. The hotel offers four meeting and event spaces spanning 623 square metres, including Mara Hall, its largest venue at 235.33 square metres, accommodating 160 to 180 guests for executive meetings, training sessions, conferences, celebrations and social occasions. Natural daylight, openable windows, high-speed internet, a built-in LED screen and integrated audiovisual technology are supported by a dedicated events team, while a rooftop swimming pool, dedicated fitness centre, complimentary on-site parking and high-speed Wi-Fi throughout the property give guests space to recharge. For those keen to explore, Nairobi National Park, the Giraffe Centre and the Karen Blixen Museum are all within easy reach, making it simple to combine business, transit and leisure in one stay.
Amit Sharma, General Manager of voco Nairobi Airport Suites, said: “voco Nairobi Airport Suites is designed for people who are always on the move, yet still want somewhere that feels like home. From our spacious suites and rooftop dining to our flexible meeting spaces and warm, attentive hosts, every detail has been created to make stays feel easy and enjoyable. We are proud to introduce the first voco hotel in East Africa and offer something refreshingly different for Nairobi’s business and leisure travellers.”
The opening of voco Nairobi Airport Suites marks another exciting step in the global growth of the voco brand and expands IHG Hotels & Resorts’ presence across Africa. With fully equipped suites, rooftop dining, flexible event spaces and easy transport connections, the hotel offers guests everything they need to settle in, switch off and make the most of their time in Nairobi.
