Published on July 1, 2025 by Agencies for Kenya Online News
Last Updated on 1 year by Agencies for Kenya Online News
Glee Hotel Nairobi has been awarded Executive Level Certification by Safehotels Alliance, the highest international safety and security standard available to hotels globally.
This milestone makes Glee the first independent hotel in Kenya to achieve this elite status and places it among a select group of properties worldwide — signalling its readiness to host high-level international guests, diplomatic delegations, and global business travellers.
“In a city full of great hotels, safety is what sets us apart,” said Judy Macharia, Spokesperson, Glee Hotel Nairobi. “This certification is a signal to the world that Glee is ready for the highest level of global engagement, from diplomatic delegations to international boardrooms.”
Issued by Sweden-based Safehotels Alliance, the certification follows a rigorous on-site audit conducted by independent safety professionals. These auditors arrive unannounced and check in as regular guests to conduct a real-time, practical review of each hotel’s systems and preparedness.
Glee Hotel was evaluated across six key areas:
- Guest and property safety
- Fire safety procedures and equipment
- Crisis and emergency response plans
- Physical security systems
- Staff training and operational readiness
- Safety documentation and compliance records
To qualify for Executive Level Certification, hotels must go beyond compliance to demonstrate excellence, innovation, and proactive risk management. Glee Hotel stood out for its integration of advanced digital emergency systems, including:
- Real-time guest and staff emergency communication platforms
- Centralized fire alarm panels with automated alerts
- Digital access control with key card/mobile key entry and CCTV
- Smart surveillance and building management systems
- Secure guest data handling, cybersecurity protocols, and IT disaster recovery
- Digitally logged drills, maintenance, and staff safety training
Beyond safety, Glee Hotel is also making strides in environmental sustainability. As part of its green energy initiatives, the hotel has adopted:
- Electric golf carts for in-compound transportation
- Solar panels for renewable energy supply
- A water treatment plant to manage usage responsibly
- LED-only lighting for energy efficiency
- An organic farm near the hotel, reducing carbon emissions from food transport
- Upcoming launch of its own water bottling plant
- Limited use of plastics as the hotel moves toward plastic-free operations
With this recognition, Glee Hotel not only strengthens its position as a secure destination, but also as a responsible, tech-forward, and sustainability-driven hospitality leader.
The certification is valid through April 2026, with annual re-assessments required to ensure continued compliance with evolving global standards.
This achievement is expected to attract international organizations, multinational firms, and diplomatic missions seeking high-security environments and eco-conscious hospitality when operating in Nairobi which reinforces Kenya’s growing reputation as a safe, smart, and sustainable destination.
