PROJECT
Tamarind Group to Launch Hotel
K
enya’s hotel scene continues to attract local and foreign investors seeking to tap into a growing class of business and leisure travel in the country.
accessed by way of a nature trail through the expansive
The Tamarind Group is set to open its first hotel at The
only 4 kilometres from the city centre, The Tamarind Tree
Carnivore Grounds in Nairobi. The firm, which owns the
Hotel will offer a unique experience in Nairobi and will be
internationally acclaimed Carnivore Restaurant in Nairobi,
excellent value for money.
grounds of the property. Perfectly situated between Nairobi’s two airports and
said it will open a 162-room hotel at the Carnivore grounds targeting business and leisure travellers soon.
Design
The Tamarind Tree Hotel will be a modern concept
According to Architect Kihara Mungai of Tectura
hotel, imbued with an African flavour which will
International who are the consulting architects, the client
incorporate innovative features to suit the needs of the
wanted a modern hotel that would be innovative in every
business and leisure traveller. The hotel will deliver 4
design aspect and one that would offer maximum comfort
star service at 3 star prices and will have all the amenities
while at the same time providing cutting edge service. Arch
of a modern hotel: spacious rooms, excellent free wi-fi,
Mungai says that the planning concept for the 4-storey
satellite TV, business and conferencing facilities plus
hotel had to be responsive to the site analysis in all aspects
a gym and heated lap pool. “The Tamarind Tree Hotel
– day lighting, ventilation and privacy gradients.
will be a modern concept hotel, imbued with an African
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flavour which will incorporate innovative features to suit
Schedule of accommodation
the needs of the business and leisure traveller,”said the
Tamarind Tree comprises a reception flanked by living
Tamarind Group.
spaces, a 24-hour duka, Dawa Bar, All day dining and
The public areas will be a blend of social, work and
two meeting rooms of approximately 120m2 each. These
relaxation zones with a 24-hour ‘grab and go’ food
meeting rooms are separated by a collapsible wall and can
duka along with all day dining and bars. The Carnivore
therefore be merged to form a larger conference room.
restaurant will be an additional attraction that can be
There is also an Executive section featuring a VIP lounge,
February 2017