Lonrho House, Nairobi
The Lonrho House building is located in the Nairobi Central Business District. It's a prominent structure positioned between Standard Street and Kaunda Street. The building boasts a typical built-up area of 169,755 square feet and is widely recognized as one of the city's most impressive constructions.
When the sun shines, the glass facade of Lonrho House sparkles, reflecting the nearby buildings. This building once served as the flagship of a well-known hotel chain in eastern Africa. Lonrho House stands at a height of 88 meters and comprises 22 floors. Its construction was completed in 1990, and it reaches a height of 79.86 meters. There are three levels of podium parking, offering space for up to 145 vehicles, and typical office spaces can be found from the 6th to the 20th floor. Additionally, visitors can explore Gallery Watatu, which is situated on the first floor.
When the sun shines, the glass facade of Lonrho House sparkles, reflecting the nearby buildings. This building once served as the flagship of a well-known hotel chain in eastern Africa. Lonrho House stands at a height of 88 meters and comprises 22 floors. Its construction was completed in 1990, and it reaches a height of 79.86 meters. There are three levels of podium parking, offering space for up to 145 vehicles, and typical office spaces can be found from the 6th to the 20th floor. Additionally, visitors can explore Gallery Watatu, which is situated on the first floor.
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Sight Name: Lonrho House
Sight Location: Nairobi, Kenya (See walking tours in Nairobi)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark
Sight Location: Nairobi, Kenya (See walking tours in Nairobi)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark
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Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 4.1 Km or 2.5 Miles
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