Holiday Inn now Southern Sun Mayfair Nairobi

The hotel will be managed as a four-star deluxe property under the Southern Sun banner, joining the group's portfolio of over 90 properties spanning West Africa, southern Africa, the Middle East, and the Indian Ocean.

Currently, the property attracts a diverse range of guests including 25 percent from international tourists, 15 percent conference delegates, 25 percent embassies and NGOs and 35 percent from corporate, indicating that the hotel appeals to all segments.

The hotel is also due for a facelift and will undergo a series of refurbishments and upgrades that will help convey the Southern Sun brand to a new market.