Hotel & Logistics

TRADEMARK HOTEL

Reservations

Hotel rooms at the Global Digital Health Forum venue - Trademark Hotel -  may be reserved on their website.

Discounted Rate: $230/night (access rate via link below)

Check-in: 2:00 pm   /   Check-out: 12:00 pm

Accessibility Features:

  • Express check-in and check-out upon request

  • 24-hour room service with no tray charge

  • Use of laptop-size digital personal safe

  • Use of LED Smart TV with premium satellite TV channels

  • Complimentary coffee & tea station in room

  • 2 bottles of mineral water per day

  • Free wireless internet access

  • Use of the hotel’s on-site pool

  • Direct access to the adjacent Village Market Entertainment & Shopping Complex Same

  • Complimentary parking at Village Market parking facilities and access to basement parking with

  • 800 car capacity

BOOK YOUR ROOM AT TRADEMARK HOTEL

For alternative hotel offerings, please consider the Trademark Suites (5 min from the GDHF venue), with a discounted rate of $170 USD/night. Access the discounted rate at the link below.

BOOK YOUR ROOM AT TRADEMARK SUITES

VISA Information

Starting January 2024, the Government of Kenya introduced the Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA), which is now required for all foreign nationals traveling to Kenya.

The application fee is $34 USD, and all required documents and photos must be uploaded in JPEG format.

You may apply up to 3 months before your trip, but please ensure you submit your application no later than 7 days before travel to allow enough time for processing.

To help make your travel planning easier, we’ve prepared an official Visa Support Letter for GDHF 2025 participants. You can download the letter here and use it as part of your visa application process. Please ensure you review your country’s specific visa requirements and apply well in advance to avoid any delays.

Getting to the GDHF Venue

Nairobi is serviced by the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport. The distance from the airport to the Trademark Hotel is 26 Km, Village Market, Gigiri, Nairobi.

Taxis are available at the airport; please use an official airport taxi. The journey should take approximately 35 minutes depending on traffic. Agree on the price before parting. Uber is easily accessible within the airport and for moving around Nairobi. 

 

Logistics Information

  • Yellow Fever Vaccination is a requirement for entry to Kenya. If you don’t have the vaccination certificate, please ensure to get vaccinated 10 days prior to your travel and they issue you with a valid certificate. 

    Risk of Malaria exists throughout the year in the whole country, including game parks, the city of Nairobi and in the highlands at altitudes above 2,500 m of Central, Eastern, Nyanza, Rift Valley and Western provinces. 

    Please note that tap water is not safe to drink in Kenya, however, bottled water is readily available.

  • In Nairobi, one must be vigilant, and always remain alert and conscious of your surroundings when going about your activities. The level of crime in Kenya, particularly in Nairobi and other big cities is high. Caution should be exercised always. Crime ranges from petty theft to kidnapping, mobile phone fraud, and carjacking. 

    Some precautions are as follows: 

    • Stay alert in locations frequented by tourists/foreigners 

    • Keep your passport, traveler’s cheques, excess money and any other valuables to be locked in the hotel’s safe 

    • Always carry a copy of your passport and visa (if applicable) 

    • Do not walk on your own at night in the major cities 

    • Do not carry a lot of cash with you or wear expensive jewelery 

    • Do not physically resist any robbery attempt 

    • Monitor local media for breaking events and be prepared to adjust your plans 

    • Make contingency plans to leave the country in the event of an emergency 

    Avoid travel in the areas within 100 kms of the following borders: Somalia, Ethiopia and South Sudan. 

    For more specific security advice both before and during the meeting, please check your national Foreign Office travel advisory for Kenya.

  • ❖ All major forms of credit cards are accepted in Kenya. Banks and Bureau de Change are available at the airport and in most shopping malls. 

    ❖ Banks are open in general from Monday to Friday between 0090 hrs and 1600 hrs, and Saturdays between 0900 hrs and 1200 hrs. Kindly note that banks are closed on Sundays and public holidays. ATMs with multinational financial services are available in most of the shopping malls. 

    ❖The voltage in Kenya is 220 – 240 volts. The sockets require a 3 square pin plug. 

    ❖ The official language of the forum is English and French. 

    ❖ Nairobi is generally a safe city. However, like in any other country, reasonable precautions should be taken. Avoid walking alone at night and lock your valuables in your hotel safe. We will provide a security brief for the forum. 

    ❖ Weather: The average temperature in Nairobi is 18ºC in December, with highs of 23ºC and lows of 12ºC. 

    ❖ Local time: The time zone in Nairobi is GMT+3 

    Email: gdhf@techchange.org