Description

he King Post is a Swahili Village that is unique in every sense. It brings about a unique architectural synthesis between the East African coast and the lands across the Indian Ocean, reflecting social and cultural interaction between the regions over more than a millennium. Four major cultures have emerged to give birth to a fascinating amalgam: the Swahili building tradition developed along the coast for over than a millennium; the elegant simplicity of the massive Omani square housing introduced from the late eighteenth century; the extrovert Indian embellishment added during the nineteenth century; and the colonial intervention during the twentieth century which made itself more palatable and unique.

Therefore, inspired by these Arabic & Portuguese cultures dating back to the fourteenth century, and later by the British Colonial & Indian Traditions, The King Post reflects the timeless beauty of Swahili Architecture. It has a mystic coastal warmth & intimacy. The charismatic entrance and gateway invites you to a Swahili village! Narrow alleyways lead you to the tranquility of your apartment. The intricate Swahili craftsmanship within the apartment brings alive the romance of a long forgotten era.

As Richard Burton commended in 1857, “the higher the tenement, the bigger the gateway, the heavier the padlock, the huger the iron studs that nail the door of heavier timber, the greater the owner’s dignity.”

Minimum stay: 1 day

The King Post consists of Studio, 1,2 and 3 bedroom apartments available on daily basis and long-term.

Included in the tariffs are:

• Daily housekeeping and maid service (excluding Sunday and Public Holidays)
• One linen and two towel changes per week
• 24-hour security guards, CCTV & 24-hour security back-up
• Other security services (explained only to the occupier)
• International Direct Dial telephone with Private Number (PRE-PAID)
• Exotic solid mahogany & oak furniture
• Fully fitted kitchen
• Crockery & cooking utensils
• Refuse/Rubbish collection
• TV and satellite channels
• Leisure Pool & Sauna with Bar-Be-Que area
• Secure car-park inside the compound
• Wi-Fi
• Gym at The King Post is free for The Gables residents
• Additional chargeable services:
• Premium Satellite Channels
• Laundry & Dry-Cleaning
• Others:
• Check out time: Latest 10 AM
• No meals are provided. Restaurants/Cafeterias within walking distance from The Gables
• Taxis available outside the compound
• For airport transfers:
• Reliable YELLOW Taxis are available at the airport for approximately KShs 1,500 from the Airport to Westlands. The Location Map can be printed out to assist the taxi driver.

10% discount on all Spa treatments for residents of The Gables.

Rooms Types

Accommodation

Minimum stay: 1 day The King Post consists of Studio, 1,2 and 3 bedroom apartments available on daily basis and long-term.