The Social House Named Among Top Urban Hotels by National Geographic 

The Social House Nairobi has been awarded one of two runners up spots in the Best Urban Hotel category of the 2021 National Geographic Travellers’ annual Hotel Awards. 

The 83 bedrooms independent property was awarded as runner-up, alongside Capella in Bangkok, with The Hoxton in Rome as the overall winner. 

National Geographic said: “This is no ordinary African city boutique hotel, expertly dodging both colonial tropes and the corporate feel of many regional options. Instead, locals pack out four fabulous bars and restaurants, with menus ranging from Scandinavian to Peruvian-Japanese. Bed down in one of 83 rooms with smartphone controls, and contemporary decor.”

Juliet Njogu, the owner of The Social House, said the award was a culmination of the creativity and passion of all those who conceived, developed and have operated the House over the last 3 years. 

“It’s especially gratifying that this was a global award and run by National Geographic, one of the most respected and long-lasting travel brands. And to be mentioned in the same breath as Hoxton and  Capella – being market leaders in some of the most competitive European and Asian markets – reflects that our sights have always been benchmarked against global standards and in support of our uniquely quirky and sociable brand,” said Juliet.

The National Geographic award follows on the heels of The Social House winning the Hotel Bedroom & Suites Design category in the 2020 Society of British & International Design Awards. 

It has also been nominated as Kenya’s Leading Hotel and Kenya’s Leading Boutique Hotel in the International Travel Awards, while its Peruvian restaurant, Inca, has been nominated as Kenya’s best restaurant in the World Culinary Awards.