voco debuts in East Africa with all-suite Nairobi airport hotel
IHG's fastest-growing premium brand voco has opened its first East African property, voco Nairobi Airport Suites, featuring 112 suites about eight kilometres from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, with a complimentary 24-hour airport shuttle and proximity to the Nairobi Standard Gauge Railway terminus. The hotel offers four dining venues and 623 square metres of meeting space, including the 235.33-square-metre Mara Hall for 160-180 guests, targeting transit travellers and long-stay executives.
Impact and considerations
Nairobi is a key East African business and transit gateway, and an all-suite airport hotel with kitchenettes and in-suite laundry offers corporate travellers an alternative to traditional business hotels for long-term assignments and project-based stays, reflecting IHG's premium expansion in Africa.
Key points
- voco Nairobi Airport Suites is voco's first hotel in Kenya and East Africa, with 112 suites including one-bedroom, two-bedroom and presidential options.
- The hotel is about eight kilometres from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, offers a complimentary 24-hour airport shuttle, is within walking distance of the Nairobi Standard Gauge Railway terminus, and sits near the Nairobi Expressway and Mombasa Road business corridor.
- Each suite includes a separate living area, dining spaces, a fully equipped kitchenette, a dedicated workspace, a private balcony and in-suite laundry facilities.
- The hotel has four dining concepts: the rooftop Kilimanjaro Restaurant, Savannah Lounge, Cigar Haven and the round-the-clock Malt & Mocha.
- Meeting and event space totals 623 square metres, with the largest venue, Mara Hall, at 235.33 square metres accommodating 160 to 180 guests, supported by a built-in LED screen and integrated AV technology.
Sources and time
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- IHG Hotels & Resorts
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- First source publication
- 25 Sept 2026, 08:00
- Page published
- 26 Sept 2026, 03:54
- Last updated
- 25 Sept 2026, 08:00
- Original links
- IHG Newsroom：voco hotels says “come on in” to East Africa with the opening of voco Nairobi Airport Suites - InterContinental Hotels Group PLC (opens in a new tab)Primary source · en · Published 25 Sept 2026, 08:00