Outspan Hotel

Outspan Hotel

Descriprtion

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.