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The King PostvsGiraffe Manor
Both The King Post and Giraffe Manor are praised by travel writers. Overall, Giraffe Manor is the choice of most reviewers compared to The King Post. Giraffe Manor comes in at #3 in Nairobi with positive reviews from 7 publications including Fodor's, Frommer's and Condé Nast Traveler.
The King Post
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
Rhapta Rd., Westlands, Nairobi 00800, Kenya
From $100/night
- Free Internet
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
- Pool
- Fitness Center
- Free Parking
Lonely Planet "Brimful of personality and styled to resemble a traditional Swahili village, this original place has appealing rooms with whitewashed walls, lovely little niches and alcoves." Full review
Lonely Planet "Brimful of personality and styled to resemble a traditional Swahili village, this original place has appealing rooms with whitewashed walls, lovely little niches and alcoves, intricately carved mahogany and oak furnishings, and a real sense of comfort wedded to the style" Full review
Giraffe Manor
Fodor's
Frommer's
Travel + Leisure
The Telegraph
Hideaway Report
Afar Magazine
Condé Nast Traveler
Langata Rd, Langata, Nairobi, Kenya
From $0/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Fodor's "Yes, giraffes really do pop their heads through the windows and bat their improbable eyelashes at you at this stately old look-alike gabled Scottish hunting lodge." Full review
Frommer's "This is one of the most memorable places to spend a night anywhere on Earth." Full review
Travel + Leisure "1932 ivy-covered lodge with grounds that are home to a herd of giraffes. ." Full review
The Telegraph9.0
"Giraffe Manor is famous for its friendly neighbours – a herd of Rothschild giraffes that delight in sticking their long necks through the windows to be fed treats." Full review
Hideaway Report93.0
"Unique red tile-roofed stone mansion famed for its resident herd of rare Rothschild’s giraffe inhabiting a 12-acre private estate 15 miles from Nairobi." Full review
Afar Magazine "The 1932 Giraffe Manor is modeled on a Scottish hunting lodge, and its interior is grand, with a wood-paneled dining room; wide, curved staircases; and a bright breakfast room. " Full review
Condé Nast Traveler Readers' Choice Award
"No matter how many safaris you've been on, there is nothing quite as wonderful and unforgettable as having breakfast or tea with the giraffes here." Full review
