Sarovar Hotels & Resorts Announces Grand Re-entry into Nairobi, Kenya

Gurugram 25th Sep, 2023 : Sarovar Hotels & Resorts is pleased to announce its proud return to Nairobi, Kenya, after a brief hiatus due to COVID- 19 pandemic. The group has reunited with its erstwhile partner Mr. Karim Teja to launch two prominent hotels in the city. Under the new alliance the hotels The Heron and The Zehneria will be re-launched as :

o The Heron by Sarovar Portico India

(108 rooms hotel, located at Jakaya Kikwete Road, Nairobi)

o The Zehneria by Sarovar Portico India

(56 rooms hotel, located at Karuna Road, Nairobi )

Both the hotels are strategically located and feature premium facilities and amenities well-suited to business and leisure travellers.

“We are well acquainted with Nairobi and thrilled to be back to relaunch our Portico brand. The Portico brand enjoys familiarity and is a trusted name in the region that represents renowned Indian hospitality standards, exceptional guest services, and value-driven pricing. Our re-entry into the market signifies a reinvigorated commitment to our guests and our industry,” said Ajay K Bakaya, Managing Director, Sarovar Hotels & Resorts.

Adding to the comment, Karim Teja said, “After a period of reflection and strategic thinking, we have re-entered into an alliance with a distinguished group like Sarovar. The world has changed after the pandemic and so have the traveller’s needs and expectations. We are confident that Sarovar’s legacy of over three decades and unwavering commitment to the hospitality sector will freshen the hospitality landscape in Nairobi.”

The hotels are scheduled to open in January 2024.

ABOUT SAROVAR HOTELS PVT. LTD.

Across India and Beyond...

Sarovar Hotels Pvt. Ltd. is a leading hotel management company and one of the fastest-growing chains of hotels in India. Headed by a team of industry veterans, the company manages over 100 operational hotels in over 70 destinations in India and overseas, under Sarovar Premiere, Sarovar Portico, Hometel, and Golden Tulip brands.

The group is progressively increasing its international presence in Africa with upcoming hotel openings including Sarovar Premiere Hargeisa , Somaliland and Sarovar Portico in Uganda, due to open in 2024.

The brands cover the 3, 4 and 5-star spectrum. Sarovar Hotels also operates a Corporate Hospitality Services division with the management of services at various prestigious Business Schools. With 12 regional sales & reservations offices located across India, Sarovar Hotels & Resorts is one of the largest and most diverse hotel management companies in the country today.

Sarovar Hotels & Resorts is part of the French Louvre Hotels Group, a major player in the global hospitality industry, with a portfolio that now includes 1700 hotels in 60 countries. Sarovar operates a full hotel offering, spanning 3 to 5 stars, with Louvre Hotels Group’s historic brands (Golden Tulip, Royal Tulip, Tulip Inn) along with Sarovar brands.

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