HBI Staff | Mumbai 
Sarovar Hotels & Resorts recently announced its return to Nairobi, Kenya, after a brief hiatus due to COVID- 19 pandemic. The group has reunited with its erstwhile partner 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:
- The Heron by Sarovar Portico India – (108 rooms hotel, located at Jakaya Kikwete Road, Nairobi)
- The Zehneria by Sarovar Portico India – (56 rooms hotel, located at Karuna Road, Nairobi )
Scheduled to open in January 2024, both 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.”
