The Gific Hotel

The Hotel Manager, Mr. Newton MURIITHI , Has got to be one of the hardest working managers I have ever met. With out an assistant he keep tabs of the entire operations. ( I did not notice any micro- managing. I work ed for the Sheraton hotels in the 70's under a Mr. John Carl. He was great man to work for. Mr. Muriithi reminds me of him. Very Professional and observant. The kitchen was clean and the serving area was alway refreshing, I checked the silver ware and never found an issue. His staff veery attentive to the clientele. I was sick for a day and had to have cabbage and rice. for three meals. It was the best cabbage I have ever eaten. I can not praise them enough. If I return with MEDS for African next year I am recommending this as the hotel I would like to be placed. It is an old building with some issues but the staff, management and the clinic in the building will get my recommendation for future trips. I hope the owner realize what a jewel they have.They can feel free to contact me for any other comments. Loved the swan on my bed each evening. Johnny Lewis, Meds for Africa Volunteer

WE went to Kitale with MEDS for Africa for our 10th short term mission trip, Our group of 18 waqs given the entire fifth floor of the hotel, making meetings and communications easy. The rooms were clean and well appointed. Dining was on the sixth floor and the food was plentiful and delicious and the staff attentive. The manager Newton Muriithi was present to meet our needs morning and night. One of the reassuring features of the hotel is a full service medical clinic on the third floor. When several in our group developed intestinal problems and fever Mr. Muriithi was able to quickly get them seen and treated promptly. Not having to leave the hotel for needed care was a blessing. We cannot praise him and his staff enough for their presence and care. We will definitely stay here on our return trips. It is not a five star hotel but the service is. Thank you Newton

Every staff member was friendly and anticipated my needs. They greeted me whenever I returned to the hotel, always had a clean room ready for me, and served some of the tastiest food in Kitale! Newton, the manager, is especially attentive to guests' requests and will help you find anything you need in the area from best-priced maize to yarn. If you use their dining service, you will have the pleasure of meeting Cynthia, Ezekiel, and the rest of the amazing staff members who work tirelessly to make sure you are well fed. I would certainly stay here again.

Hotel Manager Newton and his staff did all we asked and more as a group of 18 staying in his hotel for 7 days during a recent MEDS for Africa mission trip. We occupied the entire 5th floor. Banquet meals were tasty, service was good, employees (Sheila, Pam, Ezekiel, Roseleine and others) strived to keep us happy by our American standards even though we were in Kenya! I really enjoyed my view from the 5th floor/front of the hotel room overlooking the countryside.