jannah In The press
A Lust for Lamu
With its far-flung location, slow moving tempo and potpourri of cultures, Lamu has long drawn bohemians and bold-face names, artists and rockstars to its shores. Now designer Anna Trzebinski has a plan for preserving the heritage of Kenya’s island paradise for future generations.
Travel + Leisure, Gisela Williams, August, 2024
African Islands for Post-Safari Idylles
Most travelers embarking to East Africa picture game drives among big herds, lion sightings, and dramatic savannah sunrises - so the Tanzanian and Kenyan coasts often get overlooked.
Unchartered, Editor, April 21st, 2024
The best new hotels in the Middle East and Africa: 2024 Hot List
It’s inevitable: Every spring when we pull together the Hot List, our annual collection of the world’s best new hotels, restaurants, and cruise ships, a staffer remarks that this latest iteration has got to be the best one ever.
Condé Nast Traveller, CNT Editors, April 24th, 2024
Off the reserve: eight incredible hotels across Africa (no safari required)
From designer-turned hotelier Anna Trzebinski comes Jannah – a love letter to the Lamu of her Kenyan childhood and the Swahili culture.
50 Best Stories, Isabella Sullivan, April 9th, 2024
The Elegant Languor of Lamu
Jannah, whose interiors were designed by owner Anna Trzebinski, bridges a gap in Lamu between the more rustic private rentals and hotel stays, of which there are few.
The Financial Times, Catherine Fairweather, April 18th, 2024
Bilimeyen Sularda
Lamu, otantik kelimesinin tam karsiligini veren ve gectigimiz yildan bu yana trend raporlarinda yukselis gosteren bir Dogu Afrika adasi.
Vogue Wedding Turkiye, Sebnem Denktas, January, 2024
Two Boutique Kenya Hotels Offer History, Art, and Healing
Fashion designer Anna Trzebinski has built centers of luxury, culture, and community in Nairobi and at Lamu Island.
Worth Magazine, Sarah Grant, Jan 30th, 2024
10 Best Places to Visit in 2024
A good vacation starts with a spark of inspiration. Here, 10 places around the world you should put on your to-go list this year. Consider it fuel for dreams of escape.
Wall Street Journal, WSJ Editors, Jan 5th, 2024
A Chic New Boutique Hotel In Lamu, Kenya Is Drawing Discerning Travellers To The Islamic Indian Ocean Island
The second property from the designer-turned-hotelier behind Hemingways Eden, Jannah sits on Kenyan island of Lamu, combining Swahili heritage and art with chic amenities and experiences.
Near + Far, Isabella Sullivan, July 14th, 2023
Jannah Lamu – a little piece of heart and soul by the sea
Just off the southwestern edge of Kenya, where the country meets the coast, lies the island of Lamu. In the heart of Shela, on Lamu Island, is a “Constellation Hotel” – a series of properties founded and run by German-born designer Anna Trzebinski.
The Luxury Channel, Fiona Sanderson
Anna Trzebinski, the self-taught interior designer, on turning her homes into Eden-like hotels
Seated by a glowing fireplace of a garden restaurant on a chilly evening, Anna Trzebinski talks about her relentless power of design.
Business Daily, Kari Mutu, March 27th, 2023
A Trio of Designer Flats
on Lamu Island
Kenyan designer Anna Trzebinski has unveiled Jannah, three flats located off a square where traditional Swahili weddings are celebrated. The project comes on the heels of Eden Nairobi, her art-filled home turned boutique hotel in the Kenyan capital, which she opened in September 2021.
The New York Times, Sarah Khan, December 16th, 2022
23 Best Places to Go in 2023
Anna Trzebinski has now set her sights on the coast. She’s taken over three apartments in the beguiling island archipelago of Lamu, filled them with furniture and decor she designed, and will unveil them as Jannah Lamu in 2023. With gorgeous indoor-outdoor spaces and a rooftop bar with the best views in Lamu, this is a chic hideaway for a new wave of travelers—both Kenyan and international.
Condé Nast Traveler, CNT Editors, November 29th, 2022