Crowne Plaza Nairobi Airport

There are several places in which to socialise or people watch. Open throughout the day and night, Kitchen 9 offers dishes for an international palate – do not miss the evening dessert buffet! Aroma, the hotel's 24-hour coffee shop and cafe, serves up some delicious bites and, of course, fabulous East African coffee. For a stylish "evening out", take the elevator to the rooftop for views and inventive mixes at Velocity Bar. There's a fitness centre, pool and a spa as well.

There are five classes of room at the Crowne Plaza, all with contemporary decor and modern amenities. The standard "superior room" has a large double bed with quality linens, an en-suite bathroom with a shower/bath, cable TV with in-room movies, an MP3 docking station, minibar and aircon and, critically, soundproof walls. From here, the ascending tiers offer more space and different views – either grassland- or city-facing. Some rooms offer larger bathroom facilities, with a separate bathtub and shower.

Explore one of Africa's most hectic, vibrant and cosmopolitan cities, venturing out to the traditional markets or the impressive modern malls to get a taste of Kenyan life. But if you're keen to wind down before or after safari, simply stay put and indulge in the hotel's facilities. Start your day energetically with a visit to the gym, then replenish with a buffet breakfast. Book a spa treatment at the gloriously named Euphoria Spa, or laze beside the pool.