Desmond Tutu Conference Centre – Westlands, Nairobi

Nestled in the leafy arms of Westlands, Desmond Tutu Conference Centre Hotel is the place where conferences come to meet nature—and where your car gets a better deal than you do (free private parking, folks!). Located just a 10-minute drive from the Nairobi National Museum, this hotel is ideal for guests who want a mix of productivity, relaxation, and just a hint of barbecue-induced joy. Yes, there are actual barbecue grills on-site. Bring your appetite and your flip-flops.

Desmond Tutu Conference Centre, Parking Situation?

Free private parking is available. We repeat: free. Your vehicle will feel so pampered, it might not want to leave.

Rooms for Every Type of Tile Lover

The hotel boasts 72 rooms—some of which offer glorious garden views and tile floors that are so neat you could eat off them (but don’t, there’s a restaurant for that). Whether you’re here to rest or rehearse your TED Talk in front of the mirror, these rooms are ready for anything.

Breakfast of Champions (and Conference-Goers)

Each morning, the restaurant serves up breakfast to fuel your day—whether you’re heading to a business meeting or just making the long walk to the garden bench. If you’re craving a taste of Italy (without the visa hassle), Mambo Italia Westlands is just a short 25-minute drive away—because why walk when you can drive across town for pizza?

Fitness & Photocopying – Both Essential, Right?

Stay in shape with the on-site gym, where fitness classes may or may not involve chasing down wayward conference attendees. And don’t worry about those last-minute handouts—there’s a conference room fully equipped with a photocopier and other thrilling gear like… conference equipment. (We won’t spoil the surprise.)

Green Spaces Galore| Garden

Need a breather? The hotel is wrapped in a lush garden, perfect for early morning meditations or dramatic Zoom calls with nature in the background. Nearby attractions include:

The Nairobi Arboretum (a 5-minute drive) – perfect for nature walks or pretending you’re in a BBC wildlife documentary.

Jeevanjee Gardens (4 km) – ideal for spontaneous philosophical debates with strangers.

Uhuru Park (4.5 km) – great for watching boats or plotting your next big idea.

Sigiria Forest (10 minutes away) – if you’re into trails, trees, and pretending you’re lost on purpose.

Getting Here

Just 10 km from Wilson Airport, and within walking distance of the Safaricom/Saf bus stop—because not everyone wants to Uber everywhere.

Desmond Tutu Conference Centre Check-in / Check-out

Check-in: 24 hours (we accept you at your earliest and weirdest travel times)

Check-out: Between 06:00 and 10:00 (but we’ll miss you already)

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