Outspan Hotel

Description

The Outspan Hotel is in Nyeri, Kenya. It was built up from an old farm by Eric Sherbrooke Walker in the 1920s. Famous visitors include Robert Baden-Powell, 1st Baron Baden-Powell, and his wife Olave Baden-Powell from 1938 until Baden-Powell died in 1941. Jim Corbett also lived there.

Rooms

• Total of 44 rooms 29 twin rooms, 8 Chania wing luxury rooms, 3 cottages, and 4 suites
• Room amenities: Spacious and airy, most with fireplaces and garden access.
• Rooms in the Chania wing have a balcony, satellite TV, and a minibar.

Food & Drink:

Dining Room – Wood-paneled opening onto a large verandah with views of the gardens and Mt. Kenya. Sherry Bar – Adjoining the verandah and dining room cozily furnished and provides an ideal retreat for a sundowner on chilly evenings.

Kirinyaga Tavern – Informal pub-like atmosphere

General Facilities:

Spacious and airy most with fireplaces and garden access Rooms in the Chania wing have a balcony, satellite TV and a mini-bar Laundry/Dry Cleaning Two gift shops All major credit cards accepted.

CONFERENCE FACILITIES:

• Sherbrooke Walker – Capacity is 40 classroom style and 60-theatre style.
• Kirinyaga Suite – Capacity is 80-theatre style and 60-boardroom style.