Tz_one
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Zanzibar has more than 20 5 star ..zanzibar ni issue nyngne hamna mji kenya unakamata zanzibar
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Zanzibar has more than 20 5 star ..zanzibar ni issue nyngne hamna mji kenya unakamata zanzibar
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In dar tunaongelea hapa
NairobiWalker
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Ramada encore ni four star
Holiday Inn ni 3 star
Southern Sun ni 3 star
Four Point ni 4 star
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NairobiWalker
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Naona sasa mmeenda Zanzibar hahaha! Mmekuwa mkitupigia kelele humu ati Dar ina hoteli. Hata hiyo Zanzibar tutakuja tu kuiumbua. Ngoja tumalizane na Dar
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3 and 4 star hotels.
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Heeee 10-0
NairobiWalker
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Jamaa ameamua kuongeza 4-star hadi zenye ziko under construction na bado hafikii Nairobi.😀😀😀😀 Leo ni povu tu.
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Been to this one! Very old doesn't deserve 5 star rating.Hilton Hotel Nairobi
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Hehe
1.Zanzi resort
2.Park Hyatt znz
3.Zawadi hotel
4.Esqque Zulu
5.Emerald dream
6.Fruit n spice wellness
7.Baraza resort n spa
8.Diamonds star of the east
9.Melia
10.Breezes beach club
11.The palms
12.Hideaway of nungwi
13.Diamonds la gemma
14Zanzibar white sands
15.Seacliff resort
16.Konokono beach resrt
17.Neptune pwani
18.Royal zanzibar
19.Emerson spice
20.Gold Zanzibar
21.Dream of Zanzibar
22.Qambani Luxury resort
23.Kilindini Zanzibar
24.Hotel Verde
Unachokitafuta umekipata haya anza ku google moja moja u proove hapo kuna nyingne nmeacha
Bottas
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Pamoja na kuwa Zanzibar ni coastal city bado nairobi ambayo iko inland inagangana sana 20 vs 24 nairobi leo hii nimeitolea kofia aisee😀😀😀
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TRAVEL
Hotels that got five-star ratings
THURSDAY, MAY 10, 2018 17:52
BY JAMES KARIUKI
The hotel industry is set for fierce competition and heavy investments after Kenya released classification of all facilities in the seven tourism circuits.
Most of the hotels rated five-star have a blend of Victoria-style ambience while a few luxurious tented lodges in Maasai Mara, Laikipia and Samburu ranked four-star.
Tourism Cabinet Secretary Najib Balala said he expects changes to the ratings since some hotels opted out to undergo multi-billion shilling refurbishments and expansions.
“It is no longer business as usual but a closely contested race towards making Kenyan facilities attractive to tourists. It is about destination competitiveness and improving the hospitality experience. Woo tourists to make them ambassadors and make repeat visits,” he said.
Hospitality standards were being harmonised across East Africa to excite competition that forces investors to spruce up their facilities and ensure high-quality services.
Kenya continues to attract international hotel brands like the upcoming 40-floor Hilton Nairobi Upperhill and JW Marriott Hotel.
The new ratings from two to five-stars help tourists determine their choice of hotel or lodge and what luxuries they offer.
In Coast, three hotels were classified as five-star, Kwale-based Leopard Beach Resort and Spa, Swahili Beach and Medina Palms Suites. English Point Marina is four-star.
Laikipia’s Segera Retreat owned by Puma chief executive and German entrepreneur Jochen Zeitz is the only five-star rated facility in the wildlife-rich northern circuit.
However, Laikipia and Samburu are known to host a number of exclusive and highly sought-after rustic log cabins.
There is Sirai House owned by billionaire Michael Spencer, the Nay Palad Bird Nest which is one of Africa most quirkiest and luxurious safari lodge where tourists ‘nest and sleep like birds. It is built with interwoven tree branches.
The newest luxurious lodge is Arijiju, located in Samburu Conservancy where tourists pay from Sh750,000 per night for about six guests.
Interestingly, there is a window of opportunity in Western Kenya as no hotel got a five or four star rating. But operators such as PrideInn Group of Hotels are currently putting final touches to new facilities.
Most hotels in Mount Kenya region were classified as four-star or three-star.
While Nairobi has 13 facilities rated as four-star, Nakuru and Narok have two each while Coast region has 12 resorts classified as four-star.
READ: TripAdvisor users vote two Kenya hotels among Africa best
jkariuki@ke.nationmedia.com
https://www.businessdailyafrica.com...ar-ratings/3815716-4555216-wm77w3z/index.html
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Zanzibar beats Nrb.
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Naona umekimbilia Zanzibar baada ya kupata kichapo. Huko pia utachapwa tu na Malindi.😀😀😀
NairobiWalker
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.............and Nairobi beats Coastal Dar. Zanzibar is an Island na hata haijashinda Nairobi na mbali.
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TRAVEL
Hotels that got five-star ratings
THURSDAY, MAY 10, 2018 17:52
BY JAMES KARIUKI
The hotel industry is set for fierce competition and heavy investments after Kenya released classification of all facilities in the seven tourism circuits.
Most of the hotels rated five-star have a blend of Victoria-style ambience while a few luxurious tented lodges in Maasai Mara, Laikipia and Samburu ranked four-star.
Tourism Cabinet Secretary Najib Balala said he expects changes to the ratings since some hotels opted out to undergo multi-billion shilling refurbishments and expansions.
“It is no longer business as usual but a closely contested race towards making Kenyan facilities attractive to tourists. It is about destination competitiveness and improving the hospitality experience. Woo tourists to make them ambassadors and make repeat visits,” he said.
Hospitality standards were being harmonised across East Africa to excite competition that forces investors to spruce up their facilities and ensure high-quality services.
Kenya continues to attract international hotel brands like the upcoming 40-floor Hilton Nairobi Upperhill and JW Marriott Hotel.
The new ratings from two to five-stars help tourists determine their choice of hotel or lodge and what luxuries they offer.
In Coast, three hotels were classified as five-star, Kwale-based Leopard Beach Resort and Spa, Swahili Beach and Medina Palms Suites. English Point Marina is four-star.
Laikipia’s Segera Retreat owned by Puma chief executive and German entrepreneur Jochen Zeitz is the only five-star rated facility in the wildlife-rich northern circuit.
However, Laikipia and Samburu are known to host a number of exclusive and highly sought-after rustic log cabins.
There is Sirai House owned by billionaire Michael Spencer, the Nay Palad Bird Nest which is one of Africa most quirkiest and luxurious safari lodge where tourists ‘nest and sleep like birds. It is built with interwoven tree branches.
The newest luxurious lodge is Arijiju, located in Samburu Conservancy where tourists pay from Sh750,000 per night for about six guests.
Interestingly, there is a window of opportunity in Western Kenya as no hotel got a five or four star rating. But operators such as PrideInn Group of Hotels are currently putting final touches to new facilities.
Most hotels in Mount Kenya region were classified as four-star or three-star.
While Nairobi has 13 facilities rated as four-star, Nakuru and Narok have two each while Coast region has 12 resorts classified as four-star.
READ: TripAdvisor users vote two Kenya hotels among Africa best
jkariuki@ke.nationmedia.com
Hotels that got five-star ratings
Nairobi has 13 4 star hotels according to ur minister
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Nairobi boasts highest number of five-star hotels in Kenya
SATURDAY MAY 12 2018
Staff at White Rhino Hotel in Nyeri town share a cake as they celebrate a four-star trophy award from the Tourism Regulatory Authority (TRA) on May 10, 2018. The classification of hotels is designed to boost competitiveness in the hospitality industry. PHOTO | JOSEPH KANYI | NATION MEDIA GROUP
In Summary
Thirteen establishments in the capital were awarded four-star ratings with nine others getting a two-star rating.
MOUNT KENYA
Segera Retreat Lodge in Laikipia County was rated five-star and so were Lake Elementaita Serena Camp, Mara Serena Safari Lodge, Olare Mara Kempinski and Enashipai Resort and Spa.
Fairmont Mt Kenya Safari Club in Nyeri County and Aberdares Country Club were rated four-star along with Boma Inn in Uasin Gishu County.
Giraffe Ark Camp Lodge in Nyeri got a three-star rating.
COAST
At the Coast region, the three hotels that got five-star ratings include Medina Palms Suites and Villas in Kilifi, Leopard Beach Resort and Spa in Kwale and Swahili Beach Resort.
Leisure Lodge Beach and Golf resort got a four-star rating.
Mombasa County Tourism Hub did not feature in the list of five-star winners as its popular hotels were ranked four-star.
CLASSIFICATION
Speaking during the awarding ceremony at the Marina English Point in Mombasa, TRA Chairman Sammy Nyule said classification makes it easier for tourists to choose their preferences according to standards.
All tourism facilities must be classified or accredited by the TRA within the next six months.
“It is now compulsory for every facility, especially accommodation facilities to be classified. We have not penalised any one because we want to urge them to take it up in the next six months,’ said Mr Nyule.
TRA’s director-general Kipkorir Lagat said the rating exercise was conducted fairly and in line with laws and regulations stipulated by the East African Community (EAC) Classification Criteria.
Mr Kipkorir said classifying hotels will go a long way in improving the quality of services offered to clients.
“We urge all the facilities we have given the star to maintain the service. If by any chance they also improve and want a reclassification to a higher star rating they should get in touch. If the facility downgrades the standards, the law obliges us to recall the star which we have awarded, “he said
He said some of the big names in the industry who did not undergo classification is due to renovations and ongoing works at their facilities.
DROP
Mr Kipkorir said the number of five-star facilities at the Coast region has dropped compared to the 2003 classification results where the region had more than four five-star rated hotels.
“In the entire region we have only three facilities at the level of five-star. The poor business which has happened over time may have made facilities to not keep up with the renovations and the upgrades required. In Nairobi, we have a few international chains who have come to Kenya and that has seen the increase in five star-hotels,” he said.
EnglishPoint Marina Group Director of Operations Sumeet Shandilya whose establishment was rated four-star said they will invite the authority to review their rating.
“I believe this is a five-star facility. We will invite TRA to review the property. It is very encouraging as well that TRA has started something like this which is internationally recognised,” he said.
He, however, expressed optimism business will improve this year due to the political stability.
Kenya's finest hotels rated
SATURDAY MAY 12 2018
Staff at White Rhino Hotel in Nyeri town share a cake as they celebrate a four-star trophy award from the Tourism Regulatory Authority (TRA) on May 10, 2018. The classification of hotels is designed to boost competitiveness in the hospitality industry. PHOTO | JOSEPH KANYI | NATION MEDIA GROUP
In Summary
- Ten hotels in Nairobi received five-star rating.
- Thirteen establishments in Nairobi were awarded four-star ratings and with nine others getting a two-star rating.
- Segera Retreat Lodge, Lake Elementaita Serena Camp, Mara Serena Safari Lodge, Olare Mara Kempinski and Enashipai Resort and Spa were rated five-star.
Thirteen establishments in the capital were awarded four-star ratings with nine others getting a two-star rating.
MOUNT KENYA
Segera Retreat Lodge in Laikipia County was rated five-star and so were Lake Elementaita Serena Camp, Mara Serena Safari Lodge, Olare Mara Kempinski and Enashipai Resort and Spa.
Fairmont Mt Kenya Safari Club in Nyeri County and Aberdares Country Club were rated four-star along with Boma Inn in Uasin Gishu County.
Giraffe Ark Camp Lodge in Nyeri got a three-star rating.
COAST
At the Coast region, the three hotels that got five-star ratings include Medina Palms Suites and Villas in Kilifi, Leopard Beach Resort and Spa in Kwale and Swahili Beach Resort.
Leisure Lodge Beach and Golf resort got a four-star rating.
Mombasa County Tourism Hub did not feature in the list of five-star winners as its popular hotels were ranked four-star.
CLASSIFICATION
Speaking during the awarding ceremony at the Marina English Point in Mombasa, TRA Chairman Sammy Nyule said classification makes it easier for tourists to choose their preferences according to standards.
All tourism facilities must be classified or accredited by the TRA within the next six months.
“It is now compulsory for every facility, especially accommodation facilities to be classified. We have not penalised any one because we want to urge them to take it up in the next six months,’ said Mr Nyule.
TRA’s director-general Kipkorir Lagat said the rating exercise was conducted fairly and in line with laws and regulations stipulated by the East African Community (EAC) Classification Criteria.
Mr Kipkorir said classifying hotels will go a long way in improving the quality of services offered to clients.
“We urge all the facilities we have given the star to maintain the service. If by any chance they also improve and want a reclassification to a higher star rating they should get in touch. If the facility downgrades the standards, the law obliges us to recall the star which we have awarded, “he said
He said some of the big names in the industry who did not undergo classification is due to renovations and ongoing works at their facilities.
DROP
Mr Kipkorir said the number of five-star facilities at the Coast region has dropped compared to the 2003 classification results where the region had more than four five-star rated hotels.
“In the entire region we have only three facilities at the level of five-star. The poor business which has happened over time may have made facilities to not keep up with the renovations and the upgrades required. In Nairobi, we have a few international chains who have come to Kenya and that has seen the increase in five star-hotels,” he said.
EnglishPoint Marina Group Director of Operations Sumeet Shandilya whose establishment was rated four-star said they will invite the authority to review their rating.
“I believe this is a five-star facility. We will invite TRA to review the property. It is very encouraging as well that TRA has started something like this which is internationally recognised,” he said.
He, however, expressed optimism business will improve this year due to the political stability.
Kenya's finest hotels rated