Historic appeal and memorabilia abound!
Jambo.
This is the perfect launching point for a Kenyan safari. The staff is gracious and helpful.
This hotel reflects the history of Nairobi and Hemingway and Teddy Roosevelt who stayed there during the old hunting days. Christmas of 2003 celebrated its 100th birthday. Amazing old photos adorn the walls iin the hallways, displaying the images of Hemingway and Roosevelt and countless other dignitaries. There are pictures on Karen von Blixen (Out of Africa) and her husband too to name a few others.
The hotel completed a renovation in 2003 in readiness for the 100th B'Day. The renovation has brightened up the lobby, dining, bar and common areas and made everything more spacious looking.
They have a very nice gift shop stocked with nicer things that you may not find outside. You can even buy SIM card refills for your phone there if you need to.
We have stayed there in 1990, 1993, 1996, and 2003, and will be back to begin our next safari in August of 2007.