Interesting Facts:

Current State: It is currently operated as Sarova Stanley

Stay: 17th January 1934

Reason For Stay: First Safari

Guests: Pauline Hemingway

Country: Kenya

Address: Junction Of Kenyatta Avenue and, Kimathi St, Nairobi

Website: www.sarovahotels.com

Hemingway & New Stanley Hotel

Dear Max:
Thanks for your two letters enclosing royalty reports statistics for income tax etc. I am afraid I do not understand your remark about "What business advice!" I gave Franklin. In order to aid you I went over his entire translation, 2 weeks of steady work, got him a jacket, explained every point to him that you asked me to, and showed him just why and how the contract you offered him was just.
If you were unwilling or unable to push or advertize this last book as you have former books is no reason to act as though I were working against your interests with Franklin. If you knew the number of times I have explained to him that he could trust you absolutely you would not write in that tone.?
Another thing you might remember is that there is a time in every mans life, if he is worth a damn, when he has to be unpopular. The only writers who survived the war were the ones who did not believe in it. You have to believe in writing I am against and outside of this present damned YMCA economic hurrah business and you will find, when it is over, that I will be neither old fashioned, nor behind the times. I will be the same as always, only better, because I will have stuck to my job and will know a damned sight more. But when a publishing organization seems unable to keep up a pretence of believing in you- How is the public expected to respond.
Have seen 83 lion- I've shot 2 black maned ones --2 very big bull buffalo- excellent heads of Eland, Roan antelope, record Impalla, good Grant and Robertsi Gazelle, Bushbuck and water buck. Also a very big leopard. And 2 cheetah. Charles has killed a fine lion and a marvellous buffalo- and has some fine heads.
He and Pauline are very well. I have had Tropical dysentery for last 2 weeks. Hunted every day but 2 with it But those 2 were something. OK. now. passed as much as a pint and ½ of blood a day. Flew in here about 400 miles yesterday over Ngorongoro Crater, Rift Escarpment to Arusha, then here to get some injections. Rejoining the Safari on the 21st at the Crater.It takes them 5 days to get there from where I got the plane. We hunt Rhino then greater and lesser Kudu and Sable. Have killed every thing,
including Buffalo, with the Springfield 30-06 and the little Mannlicher. Ordered the Plane from Victoria Nyanza (Mumbulu think the station is)
Took the plane in to ease my ass and get the dysentery injections. That's a hell of a lousy disease. Your whole damn intestine tries to come out. Feels as though you were giving birth to a child. Will fly back out to meet the outfit. Dr. Says am though the worst of it. Had really very light case. This is the finest country I've ever been in. Believe we will settle out here. Wonderful people and splendid climate. Pauline is mad about it. Come out of the bush on Feb 20 - Go down to a little island off Lamu at the mouth of the Tana river where have hired an empty Arab house to fish for swordfish-S They report them 18 feet long (Probably bunk) Young
Alfred Vanderbilt is going too and Philip Percival (who we've been hunting with) is going down to fish with us. He's the man who got Roosevelt his lions and is a wonderful bird. But would rather fish than do anything. Have had a wonderful time with him. Have heard some marvelous stories.
Well so long Max.
You would be crazy about this country.
Best luck,
Ernest

(Letter to Maxwell Perkins, 17 January [1934]. Source - The Letters of Ernest Hemingway Vol. 5)

Blurb From The Hotel

The Sarova Stanley is rated amongst the best five-star hotels in Nairobi. Situated in Nairobi's Central Business District, it offers 212 stylish rooms and suites, and dedication to service. The hotel is a stone’s throw away from Kenyatta International Conference Centre (KICC) and close to several popular attractions and business centers. It is also very well located for quick access to areas such as the Nairobi National Park, Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA), Wilson Airport, Government Offices and the United Nations offices in Nairobi.

The luxury of this heritage hotel delivers a wondrous old world charm whilst offering modern facilities and legendary service, to create Nairobi's top 5-Star hotel experience. This unique experience is replete with indoor and outdoor restaurants, a rooftop swimming pool, courtyard and a glamourous jazz bar. Conferencing and banqueting facilities are available in our heritage spaces and ballroom.

The restaurants at Sarova Stanley offer the best of local flavors and a host of international cuisines prepared by our remarkable chefs.

Sarova Stanley is a perfect haven for both business and leisure travellers. At Stanley, we strive to provide guests with an experience that’s beyond all expectation. It all begins with our friendly staff, who will do everything they can to make your stay relaxing and enjoyable. The team at Sarova Stanley looks forward to welcoming you in one of our luxury rooms where you will experience comfort and convenience in this beautiful city of Nairobi.

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