The Best Western Hotel in Upper Hill, Nairobi is a modern hospitality development located along 2nd Ngong Avenue. The hotel features a range of guest amenities, including well-appointed rooms, landscaped gardens, an outdoor swimming pool, and a fitness centre. As part of the Westmont Hotel Group’s regional sustainability initiative, UGC was engaged to conduct a comprehensive EDGE feasibility assessment. UGC worked closely with the operational team to evaluate existing systems and identify practical, cost-effective strategies to align the hotel with EDGE certification standards. The hotel is currently in the process of implementing key upgrades, with final certification targeted for 2025.
Project Sustainability Features
- Upgrades to lighting and HVAC systems to reduce energy consumption
- Low-flow plumbing fixtures to improve water efficiency
- Operational strategies to improve envelope performance and resource monitoring
- Measures aligned with EDGE standards for hospitality operations
- Part of Westmont Hotel Group’s commitment to green transformation across its African hotel portfolio
UGC Services Provided:
- EDGE audit and feasibility study
- Retrofit advisory
- Energy and water performance modelling
- Certification documentation
Project Info
Location
- Upper Hill, Nairobi, Kenya
Square Meters
- 2,587
Completion Date
- 2025
Certification
- EDGE Certification (Existing Building)
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