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Tea Hotel Kericho is located in the heart of Kenya's tea-growing region, Kericho, along Moi Highway, approximately 266 kilometers from Nairobi. Established in 1958 by Brooke Bond (K) Ltd., the hotel has been described as having "the air of a country club". It features 45 well-appointed rooms, several luxury cottages, and two luxury suites, many of which overlook the famous tea estates. The hotel has been modernized to meet international standards.The hotel is situated in Kericho District, on the western escarpment of the Great Rift Valley, an area known for its picturesque and captivating scenery. Kericho town, established in the 1920s, serves as a major transit point connecting Nyanza and Western provinces to Nairobi, and also for passengers and cargo to Uganda. The hotel offers an ideal stopover or holiday destination for those seeking tranquility in the countryside. It also caters to corporate functions with two conference rooms and a fully-equipped secretarial bureau, including a cyber cafe.Guests can enjoy a variety of local and international dishes at the hotel's restaurant. Recreational facilities include an Olympic-size swimming pool, lawn tennis, and table tennis. Tours around the tea estates can be arranged, and the management can also organize tours of Kericho town. While once considered one of Kenya's most charming hotels, it is now described as offering basic, 3-star accommodation, though its lush gardens and surrounding tea estates remain. The name Kericho is linked to a powerful herbalist named Kerich, who lived in the district at the turn of the century.
