Name: Sarova Stanley
Address: Corner of Kimathi Street and Kenyatta Avenue, Nairobi CBD, 00100 Nairobi, Kenya, Corner of Kimathi Street and Kenyatta Avenue, 00100, Kenya
Price range: Prices for upcoming dates start at $126 per night (We Price Match)
Rating: 8.7

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Hotel Sarova Stanley

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This neighborhood is a great choice for travelers interested in safaris, warm weather and tourist attractions – Check location Corner of Kimathi Street and Kenyatta Avenue, Nairobi CBD, 00100 Nairobi, Kenya – This neighborhood is a great choice for travelers interested in safaris, warm weather and tourist attractions – Check location

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*7.5* Jamia Mosque: only 4 minutes away! (900 feet by foot)

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Old world hotel with wonderful service on yhe heart of downtown Nairobi.

Barry

United States of America

Breakfast was very good. Lots of choices and lovely presentation.

John

United States of America

The location is pretty much crowded. And the hotel is pretty much well known by the taxis and uber. There is a supermarket nearby.

Ismail

Turkey

Very nice old historic hotel in the heart of the city. Rooms are comfortable with reasonably modern conveniences, however since it is an historic old hotel some modern technologies are lacking. The on-site restaurants are expensive, but superb. Thorn tree café at street level has a $25 breakfast buffet. It was incredibly wonderful. The pool terrace restaurant on the 5th floor was a la carte and very good. I think they also offer some buffet lunches here poolside. The hotel has free valet parking for your rent car.

Jay

United States of America

What a great location, this was my third stay there and as usual every thing was great.

Bahaa

Egypt

A great location and a very friendly staff, basically they are all trying to help as much as they can

Bahaa

Egypt

This hotel is old worldly. It is in existence since 1902 and carries with it some colonial style which comes with lovely marble floors and a vibe of a world long gone. In that regard, it was quite lovely

Jana

United States of America

It was very clean, near all the restaurants and in the heart of the city

Bahaa

Tanzania

Great staff, amazing history, beautiful lobby, lounges, and restaurants.

United States of America

I am a regular and they never disappoint friendly well trained staff excellent service Got an excellent deal on booking. Com much cheaper than if booked directly with hotel😉stayed 3 nights with my son was just perfect Sauna pool heated and steam to die for. Don't forget to book massage😊

Saida

Tanzania

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What guests loved the most:
“Old world hotel with wonderful service on yhe heart of downtown Nairobi.”

Barry United States of America
“Breakfast was very good. Lots of choices and lovely presentation.”

John United States of America
“The location is pretty much crowded. And the hotel is pretty much well known by the taxis and uber. There is a supermarket nearby.”

Ismail Turkey
“Very nice old historic hotel in the heart of the city. Rooms are comfortable with reasonably modern conveniences, however since it is an historic old hotel some modern technologies are lacking.”

Jay United States of America
“What a great location, this was my third stay there and as usual every thing was great.”

Bahaa Egypt
“A great location and a very friendly staff, basically they are all trying to help as much as they can”

Bahaa Egypt
“This hotel is old worldly. It is in existence since 1902 and carries with it some colonial style which comes with lovely marble floors and a vibe of a world long gone.”

Jana United States of America
“It was very clean, near all the restaurants and in the heart of the city”

Bahaa Tanzania
“Great staff, amazing history, beautiful lobby, lounges, and restaurants.”

Rg United States of America
“I am a regular and they never disappoint friendly well trained staff excellent service Got an excellent deal on booking.”

Saida Tanzania

Get the celebrity treatment with world-class service at Sarova Stanley

One of our top picks in Nairobi.Featuring a pool terrace and 3 restaurants, the hotel Sarova Stanley is in central Nairobi. It offers a bar, fitness center, and luxury rooms with free Wi-Fi. Complimentary private parking is also provided.

Most of the rooms at the Sarova overlook Nairobi, and all of them are elegantly decorated in classic style. They all have a sitting area or separate living room with a satellite TV, and a private bathroom.

The Pool Deck Restaurant is on the fifth floor and serves buffet-style meals. The Thorn Tree Café is an open-air, bistro style cafe, and the Thai Chi offers authentic Thai cuisine.

The Stanley Health Club includes a fitness area, a sauna, and a steam bath. Yoga and aerobics lessons are also available upon request.

Kenyatta International Conference Centre is just 1,300 feet away, while Jomo Kenyatta International Airport is 11 miles away. The Nairobi National Park is 35 minutes away by car.

Nairobi CBD is a great choice for travelers interested in safaris, warm weather and tourist attractions.

This is our guests' favorite part of Nairobi, according to independent reviews.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.7 for a two-person trip.

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Good for couples – they rated the facilities 8.8 for two-person stays.

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Want a great night's sleep? This hotel was highly-rated for its very comfy beds.

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Continental, Italian, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Gluten-free, Asian, American, Buffet

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Free private parking available at the hotel

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+ Max adults: 2 Max children: 1 (up to years of age)	Stanley Room 2 twin beds or 1 full bed	Show prices
Start of dialog content 댴 Private bathroom Free parking Overlooking Nairobi, this spacious room is elegantly decorated in a classic style. It has a sitting area with armchairs, and includes a TV with satellite channels, a minibar, and a safe. The private bathroom has a bathtub and a shower, and comes with free toiletries and a hairdryer. Room Facilities: • Minibar • Shower • Bathtub • Safe • Telephone • Air conditioning • Hairdryer • Iron • Radio • Desk • Ironing facilities • Sitting area • Free toiletries • Toilet • Private Bathroom • Satellite channels • Carpeted • Interconnecting room(s) available • Flat-screen TV • Soundproof • View • Wake-up service • Alarm clock • Electric kettle • Wardrobe or closet • City view • Towels • Toilet paper Free WiFi! Parking: Free! Free private parking is available on site (reservation is needed). Select everything you want to know more about (Your response helps provide better info for travelers) Beds Bathroom Kitchen Breakfast Room capacity Room view Room facilities Parking Smoking Other What do you want to know about the options you selected? Enter your feedback Submit Cancel Thanks for your time! Your feedback will help us improve so you can book more easily next time. Close Sorry – there was an error submitting your response. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Great! Thanks for your response. Check-in Date / / Check-in Date Check-out Date / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content
+ Max adults: 2 Max children: 1 (up to years of age)	Stanley Club Room 1 full bed or 2 twin beds	Show prices
Start of dialog content 댴 Private bathroom Free parking With access to the exclusive 1902 Club Lounge and overlooking Nairobi, this large room is elegantly decorated in classic style. It has a seating area with armchairs, and includes a 42-inch LCD TV with satellite channels and DVD player. Its private bathroom is equipped with bath and shower, and comes with free toiletries and a hairdryer. This room cannot accommodate extra beds, only baby cots. Room Facilities: • Minibar • Shower • Bathtub • Safe • Telephone • Air conditioning • Hairdryer • Iron • Bathrobe • Radio • Desk • Ironing facilities • Sitting area • Free toiletries • DVD Player • Toilet • Private Bathroom • Slippers • Carpeted • Flat-screen TV • Sofa • Soundproof • View • Wake-up service • Alarm clock • Electric kettle • Executive Lounge Access • Wardrobe or closet • City view • Towels • Toilet paper Free WiFi! Parking: Free! Free private parking is available on site (reservation is needed). Select everything you want to know more about (Your response helps provide better info for travelers) Beds Bathroom Kitchen Breakfast Room capacity Room view Room facilities Parking Smoking Other What do you want to know about the options you selected? Enter your feedback Submit Cancel Thanks for your time! Your feedback will help us improve so you can book more easily next time. Close Sorry – there was an error submitting your response. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Great! Thanks for your response. Check-in Date / / Check-in Date Check-out Date / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content
+ Max adults: 2 Max children: 1 (up to years of age)	Stanley Premium Club Room 1 king bed	Show prices
Start of dialog content 댴 Private bathroom Free parking With access to the exclusive 1902 Club Lounge and overlooking Nairobi or the hotel’s atrium, this large suite is elegantly decorated with classic style furniture and carpeted floors. It has a separate living room with dining area, sofas and armchairs, and includes an additional toilette for visitors. The separate bedroom comes with a 42-inch LCD TV with satellite channels and DVD player, while its en-suite comes with free toiletries, hairdryer, bathrobes and slippers. This suite cannot accommodate extra beds, only baby cots. Room Facilities: • Minibar • Safe • Air conditioning • Hairdryer • Iron • Bathrobe • Desk • Ironing facilities • Sitting area • Free toiletries • DVD Player • Toilet • Private Bathroom • Slippers • Bathtub or shower • Carpeted • Guest bathroom • Flat-screen TV • Sofa • Soundproof • View • Wake-up service • Alarm clock • Dining area • Electric kettle • Executive Lounge Access • Wardrobe or closet • Towels • Toilet paper Free WiFi! Parking: Free! Free private parking is available on site (reservation is needed). Select everything you want to know more about (Your response helps provide better info for travelers) Beds Bathroom Kitchen Breakfast Room capacity Room view Room facilities Parking Smoking Other What do you want to know about the options you selected? Enter your feedback Submit Cancel Thanks for your time! Your feedback will help us improve so you can book more easily next time. Close Sorry – there was an error submitting your response. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Great! Thanks for your response. Check-in Date / / Check-in Date Check-out Date / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content
+ Max adults: 2 Max children: 1 (up to years of age)	Heritage Suite 1 king bed	Show prices
Start of dialog content 댴 Private bathroom Free parking Overlooking Nairobi’s center, this extra-large suite is elegantly decorated with classic style furniture and carpeted floors. It has an open plan living room with dining area, sofas and armchairs, and includes an additional toilette for visitors. The separate bedroom comes with a 42-inch LCD TV with satellite channels and DVD player, and its luxurious bathroom features a spa tub and separate shower. Guests will be received with a welcome basket including fresh fruit, flowers, cookies, and chocolates. This suite cannot accommodate extra beds, only cribs. Room Facilities: • Minibar • Safe • Air conditioning • Hairdryer • Iron • Bathrobe • Spa tub • Radio • Desk • Ironing facilities • Sitting area • Free toiletries • DVD Player • Toilet • Private Bathroom • Walk-in closet • Slippers • Satellite channels • Bathtub or shower • Guest bathroom • Flat-screen TV • Sofa • Soundproof • Tile/Marble floor • View • Wake-up service • Alarm clock • Dining area • Electric kettle • Executive Lounge Access • Wardrobe or closet • Bidet • City view • Towels • Toilet paper Free WiFi! Parking: Free! Free private parking is available on site (reservation is needed). Select everything you want to know more about (Your response helps provide better info for travelers) Beds Bathroom Kitchen Breakfast Room capacity Room view Room facilities Parking Smoking Other What do you want to know about the options you selected? Enter your feedback Submit Cancel Thanks for your time! Your feedback will help us improve so you can book more easily next time. Close Sorry – there was an error submitting your response. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Great! Thanks for your response. Check-in Date / / Check-in Date Check-out Date / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content

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Tsavo Power offices
0.1 miles
African Boot Company
0.1 miles
Imax Kenya
0.1 miles
Odeon Cinema
0.1 miles
Jamia Mosque
0.2 miles
Kenya National Archives
0.2 miles
City market
0.2 miles
Cathedral Basilica of the Holy Family
0.2 miles
Nairobi Milliary Stone
0.3 miles
National Kenyan Investment Authority
0.3 miles

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Central Business District Market
0.2 miles

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Wilson Airport
2.6 miles
Jomo Kenyatta Airport
7.8 miles

What Travelers Love About This Location

“Everything really, from the kindness of the staff to the comfort of the hotel. The rooms are clean and comfortable. The spa, gym and swimming pool are great Br...”

Marc

Tanzania

“The historical aspect of the hotel is what attracted me and it certainly fulfilled this with a free guided tour of the hotel The club rooms are large and well ...”

Alison

Australia

“A good location that is central to Nairobi city centre. Despite the central location we were not disturbed by any external noise. Staff were all extremely helpf...”

Boffin116

United Kingdom

8.7

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3 Restaurants On Site

Thorn Tree Cafe

Food: African, American, British, French, Irish, Pizza, Seafood, Turkish, International, European

Menu: À la carte
Pool Deck Restaurant

Menu: Buffet
Thai Chi Restaurant

Food: Thai, Asian

Menu: À la carte

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Until 11:00 AM

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Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 6 and above are considered adults at this property.

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0 - 5 years	Can use a crib when requested	FREE
6 - 12 years	Can use an extra bed when requested	$50 per child, per night
13+ years	Can use an extra bed when requested	$70 per person, per night

The maximum number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the room you choose. Double-check your selected room for the maximum capacity.

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Pets are not allowed.

Sarova Stanley accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

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Guests are required to show a valid ID cart or passport at check-in.

“Very nice old historic hotel in the heart of the city. Rooms are comfortable with reasonably modern conveniences, however since it is an historic old hotel some modern technologies are lacking. The on-site restaurants are expensive, but superb. Thorn tree café at street level has a $25 breakfast buffet. It was incredibly wonderful. The pool terrace restaurant on the 5th floor was a la carte and very good. I think they also offer some buffet lunches here poolside. The hotel has free valet parking for your rent car.”

“This hotel is old worldly. It is in existence since 1902 and carries with it some colonial style which comes with lovely marble floors and a vibe of a world long gone. In that regard, it was quite lovely ”

“I am a regular and they never disappoint friendly well trained staff excellent service Got an excellent deal on booking. Com much cheaper than if booked directly with hotel😉stayed 3 nights with my son was just perfect Sauna pool heated and steam to die for. Don't forget to book massage😊”

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Reviewed: September 14, 2019

Barry
United States of America

2 helpful votes
10

“Great Location and great service.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Everything was fine. We askrd gor a wiietet toom and were accommodated.
Old world hotel with wonderful service on yhe heart of downtown Nairobi.

Stayed in September 2019
Reviewed: September 14, 2019

Astradir
Switzerland

23 helpful votes
9.6

“Lively old-school Nairobi classic”
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Stayed 1 night
While my room was very clean and comfortable, at some point soon there will be the need for some renovation and modernisation. But this is not a critique for the status quo. Value for money was excellent.
The Stanley is very well located in the central business district, which is in my view underrated. The CBD is slowly but steadily improving. The hotel has a number of restaurants and a very cozy old-worldly bar. The meues and service are quite old-school though but staff is very helpful and friendly. I liked my spacious room, everything worked incl. wifi. I also liked the pool area which is an oasis in the city. The hotel is well connected to the city life and frequented by business people, politicians and families which makes it a lively spot. I also liked the old photos and historic informatoion throughout the hotel.

Stayed in August 2019
Reviewed: September 11, 2019

John
United States of America
9.2

“I really enjoyed the history and ambiance of this famous hotel.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Stayed 2 nights
I'm sorry, but I didn't like the coffee. Maybe I should have tried some variations, like latte.
Breakfast was very good. Lots of choices and lovely presentation.

Stayed in August 2019
Reviewed: September 4, 2019

Oku
Nigeria
5.4

“Savora stay”
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Very old furnitures in dire need of renovation.
Location

Stayed in September 2019
Reviewed: September 3, 2019

Anonymous
United Kingdom
8.3

Very Good
- • Business trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Unfortunately the WiFi was pretty much non-existent which was very irritating.
Very nice room and a lovely old style hotel, great service and attentive staff. Good food and room service.

Stayed in September 2019
Reviewed: August 27, 2019

Neil
United Kingdom
10

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Nothing
Old style hotels a touch of class

Stayed in August 2019
Reviewed: August 24, 2019

Patixo
Portugal

4 helpful votes
9.2

Awesome
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Everything, except the shower.
The shower, few pressure.

Stayed in August 2019
Reviewed: August 12, 2019

Ismail
Turkey

1 helpful vote
6.3

Pleasant
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The property is very old. There is no electric inlet next to the bed. The staff is very much nosy. You have a guest with you going to the poolside restaurant and everyone is stopping you to register the guest. It was pretty rude.
The location is pretty much crowded. And the hotel is pretty much well known by the taxis and uber. There is a supermarket nearby.

Stayed in July 2019
Reviewed: August 10, 2019

Mariam
United Kingdom
8.8

Excellent
- • Business trip
- • Group
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Don’t understand the rationale, but you’re required to pay for your booking as soon as you get to the hotel. Didn’t happen when I stayed last year. For bookings that don’t require pre-payment that is. Someone might knock at your door and possibly opening the door if you don’t answer - to check the bar or clean the room that was already cleaned! So please also lock your door from the inside! That freaked me out!
To be honest, it’s quite clean!

Stayed in August 2019
Reviewed: August 9, 2019

Hubertus
Netherlands
9.6

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Stayed 1 night
koloniale ambiance, net hotel

Stayed in July 2019
Reviewed: August 9, 2019

Antoine
France

6 helpful votes
9.2

“Comfortable and convenient”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Stayed 2 nights
Sound proofing in certain rooms. (Loud noise of trolleys in working area)
Hotel location right in the city center. Hotel has a vintage feeling that makes you travel in time. Comfortable and convenient.

Stayed in July 2019
Reviewed: August 5, 2019

Jay
United States of America

3 helpful votes
10

“great hotel in downtown”
- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Stayed 4 nights
Staff at hotel discouraged us from walking around Nairobi. They said it was not safe for white people. Criminals see white people as an easy target. We did it anyway (during daylight) and had no problems, but don't carry anything of value. I left my camera, wallet, passport, and watch back at the hotel just as a precaution. The hotel staff jarred my wife, but i don't think it was as bad as they implied.
Very nice old historic hotel in the heart of the city. Rooms are comfortable with reasonably modern conveniences, however since it is an historic old hotel some modern technologies are lacking. The on-site restaurants are expensive, but superb. Thorn tree café at street level has a $25 breakfast buffet. It was incredibly wonderful. The pool terrace restaurant on the 5th floor was a la carte and very good. I think they also offer some buffet lunches here poolside. The hotel has free valet parking for your rent car.

Stayed in July 2019
Reviewed: July 24, 2019

Mohamed
Norway
6.7

Pleasant
- • Leisure trip
- • Travelers with friends
- • Stayed 9 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
There was times where I was not treated as a guest. They keep eyeing me. Uncomfortable. And they tried to get me pay for having a visit from a friend that was not going to stay. I was already paying for 2 adult in my room but there was only one person in the room. Now if I have to watch out from people in the streets for not ripping me off. Plus the hotel now that’s not so relaxing place. You have to stay on guard in a 5 star hotel. That’s just bad.
Some of the staff was great. Very helpful

Stayed in July 2019
Reviewed: July 22, 2019

Rabbiya
United Arab Emirates

2 helpful votes
9.6

Exceptional
- • Business trip
- • Couple
- • Stayed 6 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Central location, clean rooms, courteous and very helpful staff

Stayed in July 2019
Reviewed: July 19, 2019

Stefan
Germany
8.8

Excellent
- • Business trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The staff is very friendly. I was pampered every day.

Stayed in July 2019

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