Ascott Nairobi expansion adds 160-key Citadines hotel

The Ascott Limited signed Citadines Westview Nairobi, a 160-key hotel in the capital’s Kilimani district. This move complements the existing 162-key Somerset Westview Nairobi serviced apartments.

The deal creates a dual-brand offering targeting short and extended-stay guests. Corporate travellers, leisure visitors, and conference delegates will benefit from the combined facilities. The new hotel opens in Q1 2028.

Dual-Brand Strategy Boosts Market Reach

Ascott, the lodging arm of CapitaLand Investment Limited, strengthens its Kenyan footprint with this strategic expansion. Both properties sit in established Kilimani, an area that draws significant business and lifestyle demand.

Citadines Westview Nairobi will offer hotel rooms, studios, and one-bedroom apartments. Amenities include food outlets, meeting spaces, a pool, and gym facilities. The property pairs with Somerset’s Jabu rooftop bar and La Mascotte restaurant to create a vibrant lifestyle hub.

Front Row (R-L) 1. Charles K. Njuguna – Finance & Strategy Director Britam Holdings PLC 2. Ambrose Dabani – CEO & Principal Officer Britam Life Assurance 3. Hilda Njeru – Director Legal, Sustainability Company Secretary 4. Vincent Miccolis – Managing Director Middle East, Africa & Turkey – The Ascott Limited 5. Thomas Lamson – Vice President , Business Development & Product & Technical services – Europe Middle East Africa. Back Row (L-R) Quentin Arnaud – Manager, Product and Technical Services – Europe Hafid Mirabti – Director Business development Middle East, Africa & Turkey – The Ascott Limited Ashwin Vijayasekar – General Manager – Somerset Westview Nairobi Diane Korir – CX Brand and Marketing Director Britam Holdings Tom Gitogo – Group Managing Director & CEO – Britam Holdings PLC Jackson Theuri – Regional CEO Britam General Insurance Charles Kanugi – Property Services Manager – Britam Assets Managers Company

Vincent Miccolis, Managing Director for Middle East, Africa and Turkey at Ascott, highlighted Nairobi’s growing appeal as a commercial centre. The property will be owned by Britam and managed by Ascott, strengthening the partnership between institutional investment and global operating expertise.

Part of Wider African Push

This signing fits Ascott’s broader Africa growth strategy. The firm secured 10 signings across the continent in the past year. Its African portfolio will jump from two properties to 23 by 2028, spanning over 2,800 units in 10 cities across eight countries.

Nairobi cements its role as a regional business hub as corporate activity rises and infrastructure improves. International connections grow while demand surges for flexible accommodation options.

The expansion signals robust returns potential in urban hospitality markets. Britam’s local stake pairs regional insight with Ascott’s operational scale. As Africa continues urbanising, dual-brand developments like Westview promise steady yields for investors seeking exposure to high-growth hospitality nodes.

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