The Trademark Hotel is a four-star hotel in Nairobi’s Gigiri area, and home to Hero Bar, which was named Best Bar in Africa at the World’s 50 Best Bars Awards 2025, bringing continental recognition to the establishment.
The hotel also became the first hotel in Kenya to introduce electric vehicles for its passenger shuttle service, using Nissan Leaf cars as part of its sustainability initiative.
Trademark Hotel is operated by Tribe Hotel Ltd and is part of the Tribe Hotel Group, which was founded by brothers Shamim Ehsani and Alay Ehsani. Shamim Ehsani is publicly recognized as the co-founder of Tribe Hotel Nairobi, with the brand tracing its roots to the Ehsani family.
Details of the Company Group Running Trademark Hotel
Tribe Hotels Group is a Nairobi-based hospitality and lifestyle company known for design-led hotels, restaurants, and experience-driven spaces.
It was built by the Ehsani family and is associated with Tribe Hotel in Gigiri, Trademark Hotel, and newer coastal plans in Kilifi.
Its flagship property, Tribe Hotel, is a five-star boutique hotel in Nairobi’s diplomatic district, next to The Village Market.
Tribe Hotels Group operates a relatively small hospitality portfolio in Kenya. Its known properties include Tribe Hotel Nairobi and Trademark Hotel Nairobi.
The group has also announced plans to manage Kilifi Beach Villas under the Tribe Beach House brand as part of its expansion to the Kenyan coast.
Ehsani family Behind Tribe Hotel Group
The Ehsani family is an Iranian-origin family that came to Kenya in 1981 after leaving Iran around the time of the 1979 revolution.
They eventually settled in Nairobi and became known for building major lifestyle and property assets, especially Village Market and Tribe Hotel.
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For Tribe Hotel Group, the family’s public face is Shamim Ehsani, who is described as the co-founder and creative director of Tribe Hotel.
He has led the brand’s identity, design direction, branding, and guest experience, while the wider family helped develop the business side of the group.
The broader family business also included Hamed Ehsani, who was involved in Village Market, and Hooman Ehsani, who led property development through Century City Property.
How Trademark Hotel Became One of Nairobi’s Standout Lifestyle Hotels
The Trademark Hotel was developed as part of the Ehsani family’s expansion in Kenya’s hospitality industry.
This project was designed as a business-focused hotel that combines contemporary design with Nairobi’s culture and creative identity.
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Located in Gigiri next to Village Market, the Trademark Hotel features 215 rooms and forms part of the Design Hotels collection.
It was created as an extension of the Ehsani family’s earlier hospitality venture, Tribe Hotel Nairobi.
The hotel was positioned to cater to business travelers as well as leisure guests visiting Nairobi’s diplomatic district.
Its location has made it a popular destination for both local and international visitors.
Trademark Hotel has also built a reputation through its food and beverage offerings, including Hero Bar and Harvest Restaurant, which have become central to the property’s lifestyle appeal.
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