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Sarova Stanley

Corner of Kimathi Street and Kenyatta Avenue, Nairobi CBD, 00100 Nairobi, Kenya – Great location - show map

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8.4
Very Good
683 reviews

The hotel is gorgeous the wooden stairs, doors and walls are fabulous

Catherine United States of America

Excellent service, clean rooms and exceptional facilities. I recommend this hotel to both leisure and business travellers.

Adam Slovakia

Historical place, good service, good breakfast (I took real coconut juice in the morning one day). Good additional services like bar, restaurants, and spa. I felt safe.

Martha Colombia

Staff was exceptional. Very friendly and professional. The hotel is in the heart of Nairobi and was convenient to get around. Breakfast was quite good

Frank United States of America

Friendly staff, large comfortable room. Good security. Nice pool.

Judith United States of America

Excellent property that evokes old money luxury. I really loved eating at the hotel's Thorn Tree Cafe and taking in the history of the place.

Paul United States of America

Enjoyed the staff, accommodations and the all round great experiences.

Dan United States of America

+ Staff - super friendly reception staff. + Location - city center. + Theme - historic building, it's keeping a lot of original elements. + Room - spacious and comfortable.

Alejandra Netherlands

Caroline and the rest of the staff I came in contact with(Alice, Emmanuel, Joseph, Carlisle, the bell hops and everyone in the restaurants, especially the cook) made me feel like royalty. Ibwill tell all my friends.

Monet United States of America

The hotel is very nice. The staff are very friendly and helpful. I especially like the rooftop pool and restaurant.

Michael United States of America
8.4
Very Good
683 reviews
  • What guests loved the most:
  • “The hotel is gorgeous the wooden stairs, doors and walls are fabulous”
    Catherine Catherine United States of America United States of America
  • “Excellent service, clean rooms and exceptional facilities. I recommend this hotel to both leisure and business travellers.”
    Adam Adam Slovakia Slovakia
  • “Historical place, good service, good breakfast (I took real coconut juice in the morning one day). Good additional services like bar, restaurants, and spa. I felt safe.”
    Martha Martha Colombia Colombia
  • “Staff was exceptional. Very friendly and professional. The hotel is in the heart of Nairobi and was convenient to get around. Breakfast was quite good”
    Frank Frank United States of America United States of America
  • “Friendly staff, large comfortable room. Good security. Nice pool.”
    Judith Judith United States of America United States of America
  • “Excellent property that evokes old money luxury. I really loved eating at the hotel's Thorn Tree Cafe and taking in the history of the place.”
    Paul Paul United States of America United States of America
  • “Enjoyed the staff, accommodations and the all round great experiences.”
    Dan Dan United States of America United States of America
  • “+ Staff - super friendly reception staff. + Location - city center. + Theme - historic building, it's keeping a lot of original elements. + Room - spacious and comfortable.”
    Alejandra Alejandra Netherlands Netherlands
  • “Caroline and the rest of the staff I came in contact with(Alice, Emmanuel, Joseph, Carlisle, the bell hops and everyone in the restaurants, especially the cook) made me feel like royalty.”
    Monet Monet United States of America United States of America
  • “The hotel is very nice. The staff are very friendly and helpful. I especially like the rooftop pool and restaurant.”
    Michael Michael United States of America United States of America

Categories:

  • Staff9.2
  • Facilities8.4
  • Cleanliness8.9
  • Comfort8.8
  • Value for money8.1
  • Location8.9
  • Free WiFi7.4
8.4
Very Good
683 reviews
Categories:
Staff
9.2
Facilities
8.4
Cleanliness
8.9
Comfort
8.8
Value for money
8.1
Location
8.9
Free WiFi
7.4
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Featuring a pool terrace and 3 restaurants, the hotel Sarova Stanley is located 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 seating area or separate living room with a satellite TV, and include a private bathroom.

The Pool Deck Restaurant is located on the fifth floor and serves al fresco buffet-style meals. The Thorn Tree Café is an open-air, bistro style café, 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 Center is just 1,300 feet away, while Jomo Kenyatta International Airport is 11 mi away. The Nairobi National Park is 35 minutes away by car. 10-minute drive from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport via the Nairobi Expressway.

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

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.0 for a two-person trip.

Sarova Stanley has been welcoming Booking.com guests since Sep 5, 2012

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Most popular amenities
Outdoor swimming pool
Airport shuttle
Free WiFi
Fitness center
Free parking
Spa
Restaurant
Non-smoking rooms
Bar

Property Highlights

Located in the heart of Nairobi, this hotel has an excellent location score of 8.9

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

Breakfast Info

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

Free private parking available at the hotel

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Availability

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Room Type
Sleeps
 
1 full bed
1 full bed
1 king bed
1 king bed
2 twin beds
2 twin beds
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Guest reviews
Categories:
Staff
9.2
Facilities
8.4
Cleanliness
8.9
Comfort
8.8
Value for money
8.1
Location
8.9
Free WiFi
7.4
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Catherine
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “The hotel is gorgeous the wooden stairs, doors and walls are fabulous”
  • Adam
    SlovakiaSlovakia
    “Excellent service, clean rooms and exceptional facilities. I recommend this hotel to both leisure and business travellers.”
  • Martha
    ColombiaColombia
    “Historical place, good service, good breakfast (I took real coconut juice in the morning one day). Good additional services like bar, restaurants, and spa. I felt safe.”
  • Frank
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “Staff was exceptional. Very friendly and professional. The hotel is in the heart of Nairobi and was convenient to get around. Breakfast was quite good”
  • Judith
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “Friendly staff, large comfortable room. Good security. Nice pool.”
  • Paul
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “Excellent property that evokes old money luxury. I really loved eating at the hotel's Thorn Tree Cafe and taking in the history of the place.”
  • Dan
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “Enjoyed the staff, accommodations and the all round great experiences.”
  • Alejandra
    NetherlandsNetherlands
    “+ Staff - super friendly reception staff. + Location - city center. + Theme - historic building, it's keeping a lot of original elements. + Room - spacious and comfortable.”
  • Monet
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “Caroline and the rest of the staff I came in contact with(Alice, Emmanuel, Joseph, Carlisle, the bell hops and everyone in the restaurants, especially the cook) made me feel like royalty. Ibwill tell all my friends.”
  • Michael
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “The hotel is very nice. The staff are very friendly and helpful. I especially like the rooftop pool and restaurant.”
Property questions and answers
Browse questions from guests for anything extra you want to know about the property
The property usually replies within a few days
  • Can we move a rollaway bed into one of the rooms for the third person?
    Dear Guest, Greetings from The Stanley. We have rooms that fit 3 people. Kindly specify your preferred bed sharing pattern - either a double bed plus ..
    Answered on 21 March 2020
  • Does the hotel offer training attachments for students?
    Dear Guest, Yes, Sarova Hotels offers attachment for college students. Kind Regards, Job Andove
    Answered on 19 October 2021
  • Hello sir , If I have a visitor , Can he climb up to my room for sometime then leave ?
    Dear Guest, The above will require that your guest leaves his identification document at the reception and is out of the room by 18h00, otherwise a f..
    Answered on 25 June 2021
  • Hi, is it possible to get an early check in for arrival at 8am? What is the charge for this?
    Dear Guest, The above request to check in at 08h00 can be granted subject to availability. A guaranteed alternative would be to book the room from th..
    Answered on 25 June 2021
  • Hi, is it possible to securely leave and store one’s luggage after a couple of days stay in your hotel and while going on a 4 days safari? Thanks.
    Greetings from Sarova Stanley. We confirm that it is possible to securely leave and store one’s luggage after a stay in our hotel and while going on ..
    Answered on 20 February 2022
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Restaurants
3 Restaurants On Site
  • Thorn Tree Cafe
    • Cuisine
      African • American • British • French • Irish • Pizza • Seafood • Turkish • International • European
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly • Modern • Romantic
    • Dietary options
      Halal • Vegetarian • Gluten-free
  • Pool Deck Restaurant
    • Open for
      Brunch • Lunch • High tea • Cocktail hour
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly • Modern • Romantic
  • Thai Chi Restaurant
    • Cuisine
      Thai • Asian
    • Ambience
      Traditional • Romantic
Amenities of Sarova Stanley
Great facilities! Review score, 8.4
Most popular amenities
Outdoor swimming pool
Airport shuttle
Free WiFi
Fitness center
Free parking
Spa
Restaurant
Non-smoking rooms
Bar
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Slippers
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Bathrobe
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Wardrobe or closet
View
  • City view
  • View
Kitchen
  • Dryer
  • Electric kettle
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack
Living Area
  • Sitting area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Satellite channels
  • Telephone
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Fruit
    Additional charge
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Bar
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is needed).
  • Valet parking
  • Parking garage
Front Desk Services
  • Concierge
  • Baggage storage
  • Currency exchange
  • 24-hour front desk
Cleaning Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Suit press
    Additional charge
  • Dry cleaning
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Business Facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying
    Additional charge
  • Business center
    Additional charge
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
    Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key card access
  • Key access
  • 24-hour security
  • Safe
General
  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Smoke-free property
  • Wake-up service
  • Soundproof
  • Laptop safe
  • Packed lunches
  • Carpeted
  • Soundproof rooms
  • Elevator
  • Ironing facilities
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
  • Room service
Accessibility
  • Lowered sink
  • Toilet with grab rails
  • Wheelchair accessible
Outdoor swimming pool
Free!
  • Open all year
  • Pool with view
  • Heated pool
  • Pool/Beach towels
  • Pool bar
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
Spa
  • Locker rooms
  • Fitness
  • Couples' massage
  • Spa/Wellness packages
  • Spa lounge/Relaxation area
  • Steam room
  • Spa facilities
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
  • Massage
    Additional charge
  • Spa
  • Fitness center
  • Sauna
Languages Spoken
  • English
  • Swahili

House rules

Sarova Stanley takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

From 2:00 PM

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in

Check-out

Until 11:00 AM

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 6 and above are considered adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 5 years
Crib upon request
Free
6 - 12 years
Extra bed upon request
$50 per child, per night
13+ years
Extra bed upon request
$70 per person, per night

Prices for cribs and extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction

There's no age requirement for check-in

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Mastercard Visa American Express Cash Sarova Stanley accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The fine print

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

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Please inform Sarova Stanley of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Swimming pool #1: Closed from Mon, Aug 22, 2022 until Sat, Oct 15, 2022

FAQs about Sarova Stanley

  • The prices at Sarova Stanley may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Yes, this hotel has a pool. See details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

  • Room options at Sarova Stanley include:

    • Twin/Double
    • Suite
    • Twin

  • Sarova Stanley has 3 restaurants:

    • Pool Deck Restaurant
    • Thorn Tree Cafe
    • Thai Chi Restaurant

  • Sarova Stanley offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Spa
    • Fitness center
    • Sauna
    • Massage
    • Spa facilities
    • Locker rooms
    • Couples' massage
    • Swimming pool
    • Spa lounge/Relaxation area
    • Fitness
    • Steam room
    • Spa/Wellness packages

  • Sarova Stanley is 0.6 miles from the center of Nairobi.

  • Check-in at Sarova Stanley is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

  • Guests staying at Sarova Stanley can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.2).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Italian
    • Full English/Irish
    • Vegetarian
    • Vegan
    • Halal
    • Gluten-free
    • Asian
    • American