Kenya’s first airport hotel open doors to guests

The first Kenya’s five-star airport hotel, Lazizi Premiere welcomed its first guests last week, with a keen eye on the growing number of passengers using Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA).

The hotel’s opening which has 144 rooms is a big boost to the country’s tourism and hospitality industry which recently took a hit in the wake of terror attacks and travel advisories from certain European countries.

The hotel is sited inside the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) and is expected to charm over 900,000 annual international arrivals transiting the busy airport.

“The entry of Lazizi Premiere Hotel into the Kenyan market seeks to complement the ever-increasing demand for hotel rooms in Nairobi especially during peak tourist seasons, local and international conferences,” said Lazizi Premiere Chairman Kiran M. Patel.

Mr. Patel added that the launch of Lazizi Premiere would tap into the

“Our intention is not only to contribute significantly to the country’s growth and Vision 2030 but also to create over 1000 job opportunities in the hospitality industry, directly and indirectly,” said Mr. Patel.

The hotel houses world-class food and beverage options, including Kitchen 9, an all-day restaurant that serves a multi-cuisine buffets that can accommodate over 100 people, Aroma, a round-the-clock coffee shop that offers a 24-hour men, Velocity Bar, a modern bespoke bar that offers world-class beverages, Sky View Lounge, a contemporary lounge that caters for executives and airlines crew as well as The Pool Deck, the rooftop poolside bar.

The hotel also seeks to tap into the country’s vibrant meetings, incentive travel, conferences and exhibition tourism segment through its over 200-capacity offering.

The Sarova Hotels, one of the fastest growing hotel management companies that oversees over 75 hotels globally, will operate the Lazizi Premiere Hotel.

Sarovar Hotels Managing Director Mr. Ajay K. Bakaya said, “Kenya is the business hub for Africa and has one of the most diverse accommodation facilities in Africa. Nairobi being the hub of East Africa offers a great launch pad for our expansion and growing our footprint in the African region. Travellers in transit, airline crews and other local and international visitors intending to avoid traffic enroute to the airport have not had much luck as most hotels are still quite a distance from the main international airport in the capital city. We are aiming to tap that segment with The Lazizi Premiere”.

Guests at The Lazizi Premiere Hotel will enjoy complementary airport transfers, usage of a world-class swimming pool and fitness centre.