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8.3

1,079 reviews

Sarova Stanley

Sarova Stanley

Corner of Kimathi Street and Kenyatta Avenue, Nairobi, 00100, Kenya

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Spa/Wellness packages

Restaurant

Outdoor swimming pool

Free Private Parking

Free wifi

Room service

Fitness center

Steam room

Sarova Stanley

Welcome to the Sarova Stanley, a luxurious 5-star hotel that invites you to experience the vibrant heart of Nairobi! Located just 0.4mi from the city center, this magnificent gem sits at the corner of Kimathi Street and Kenyatta Avenue, making it the ultimate base for both leisure and business travelers. With prices starting from $156, you can indulge in the perfect blend of comfort and style at an unbeatable value.

Step inside and discover a world of relaxation and rejuvenation. Dive into the refreshing waters of the outdoor swimming pool or unwind at the spa with wellness packages tailored just for you. Savor delicious meals at the on-site restaurant, and when you're ready to call it a night, retreat to your soundproof room equipped with all the modern amenities you could dream of—including air conditioning, free toiletries, and even a cozy bathtub for a long soak!

With a fantastic 1,079 reviews singing praises for its impeccable service and cozy ambiance, the Sarova Stanley is the place to be for an unforgettable stay in Nairobi. Don’t miss the convenience of free Wi-Fi, private parking, and a kid-friendly buffet, ensuring that everyone in the family is catered for. Whether you're exploring the city or relaxing with a soothing massage, this hotel guarantees a delightful experience tailored to your travel needs!

Now that you’ve settled into the luxurious surroundings of the Sarova Stanley, it's time to explore the culinary delights awaiting you right at your doorstep! With three fantastic on-site dining options, each offering its own unique vibe, there’s something to please every palate. Begin your culinary journey at the Thorn Tree Cafe, where you can enjoy a delightful mix of African, British, and even Ukrainian cuisine in a family-friendly atmosphere—perfect for everyone from solo diners to family gatherings. If you're in the mood for a romantic evening, the ambiance will set the stage for memorable moments as you indulge in a delectable culinary experience.

Fancy a dip after your meal? Head to the Pool Deck Restaurant! This spot is not just your typical dining area; it's a vibrant fusion space combining family-friendly vibes with a modern touch. Enjoy a casual bite or a refreshing drink by the pool while soaking in the beautiful Nairobi sunshine. And don’t forget the Thai Chi Restaurant—step into a realm of traditional Thai flavors that promises to tantalize your taste buds. For an authentic and heartwarming experience, the perfect setting for a date night or an intimate dinner awaits you here!

After a day of exploring the city or lounging by the pool, retreat to your well-appointed room for a restful night’s sleep. With a variety of room options ranging in size and capacity, you’ll find the perfect fit for your travel needs. Whether you opt for the spacious Stanley Premium Club, which can accommodate families or small groups, or a cozy Deluxe room for a romantic getaway, comfort and style are guaranteed at every turn. And with the Sarova Stanley's commendable array of amenities ready to elevate your experience, your stay promises to be as enjoyable and exciting as the vibrant city surrounds you!

Closest airports

Nairobi Wilson Airport

2.7mi

Jomo Kenyatta International Airport

7.7mi

Most popular amenities

Spa/Wellness packages

Restaurant

Outdoor swimming pool

Free Private Parking

Free wifi

Room service

Fitness center

Steam room

Spa

Sauna

Air conditioning

Kid-friendly buffet

Bar

Parking On Site

Soundproof rooms

24-hour front desk

Non-smoking rooms

Wheelchair accessible

Beach chairs/Loungers

Elevator

View

Bidet

Free toiletries

Soundproof

Bathtub

Rooms

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Club, Queen

1 Queen Size Bed

430 sqft

Wheelchair accessible

x6

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x3

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Club is 431 square feet and includes either a queen-size bed 150-154 width or 2 single beds 80-130 width and is Wheelchair-accessible.

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Stanley Club, Queen

1 Queen Size Bed

355 sqft

Minibar

Wheelchair accessible

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STANLEY CLUB ROOM is 355 square feet and includes either a queen-size bed 150-154 width or 2 single beds 80-130 width plus hairdryer and safe and is Wheelchair-accessible.

Heritage Suite in Sarova Stanley

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Heritage Suite

1 King Size Bed

915 sqft

City view

Private Bathroom

Bathtub

Minibar

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Overlooking Nairobi’s city 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, while its luxurious en-suite features a spa bath 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 baby cots.

Heritage Suite in Sarova Stanley

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Heritage Suite, King

1 King Size Bed

915 sqft

City view

Private Bathroom

Bathtub

Minibar

+

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Welcome to the Heritage Suite, a spacious 915 sqft suite perfect for 2 adults and 1 child. Enjoy the luxury of a king size bed, air conditioning, soundproofing, and a private bathroom with a bathtub and free toiletries.

Stanley Room in Sarova Stanley

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Stanley, Double

1 Double Bed

325 sqft

City view

Private Bathroom

Bathtub

Flat-screen TV

+

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Escape to the Stanley Room, offering a spacious 323 sqft of tranquility with a comfortable double bed and room for 2 adults and 2 children. Enjoy air conditioning, free toiletries, and a soundproof ambiance for a peaceful stay.

Stanley Premium Club Room - single occupancy in Sarova Stanley

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Stanley Premium Club, Single Use

1 Queen Size Bed

450 sqft

City view

Private Bathroom

Minibar

Flat-screen TV

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Indulge in luxury with our Stanley Premium Club Room, a 452 sqft suite featuring a queen-size bed, air conditioning, soundproofing, and free toiletries in a private bathroom. Ideal for 2 adults and 1 child, this non-smoking room offers a tranquil and lavish experience.

Stanley Club Room - single occupancy in Sarova Stanley

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Stanley Club, Double, Single Use

1 Double Bed

365 sqft

City view

Private Bathroom

Bathtub

Minibar

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Indulge in the luxurious Stanley Club Room with a spacious 366 sqft, equipped with a cozy double bed and a private bathroom with a relaxing bathtub. Enjoy air conditioning, free toiletries, and soundproofing for a peaceful stay.

Stanley Twin Room in Sarova Stanley

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Stanley, 2 Twin

2 Twin Beds

325 sqft

City view

Private Bathroom

Bathtub

Flat-screen TV

+

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Experience comfort and relaxation in our Stanley Twin Room, featuring 323 sqft of space, 2 twin beds, air conditioning, soundproofing, and a private bathroom with a bathtub and free toiletries. Perfect for 2 adults and 1 child.

Stanley Club Twin Room in Sarova Stanley

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Stanley Club, 2 Single

2 Twin Beds

365 sqft

City view

Private Bathroom

Bathtub

Minibar

+

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Welcome to the Stanley Club Twin Room - a spacious 366 sqft haven for 2 adults and 1 child. Enjoy the comfort of twin beds, air conditioning, soundproofing, and a relaxing bathtub in your private bathroom.

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Stanley Deluxe, Queen

1 Queen Size Bed

355 sqft

Minibar

Wheelchair accessible

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STANLEY DELUXE ROOM is 355 square feet and includes either a queen-size bed 150-154 width or 2 single beds 80-130 width plus hairdryer and safe and is Wheelchair-accessible.

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Stanley Deluxe, Double/2 Single

1 Double Bed

355 sqft

Minibar

Wheelchair accessible

x3

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x4

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STANLEY DELUXE TRIPPLE ROOM is 355 square feet and includes either a double bed 131-150 width or 2 single beds 80-130 width plus extra beds on demand, hairdryer, and safe and is Wheelchair-accessible.

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Stanley Premium Club

455 sqft

Minibar

Flat-screen TV

Dryer

+

More details

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.

Guest reviews

8.3

1,079 reviews

Categories of assessments

Cleanliness

Comfort

Location

Facilities

Staff

Value for money

WiFi quality

Breakfast

Featured reviews:

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Geraldine

9.1

October 2022

Staff were brilliant and hotel very clean. Nothing was to much trouble. Steve the head quatre keys consierge was very helpful. Foods in main restaurant very nice.

Swimming pool was closed and no notification was given to guests. If we had been notified we would probably have changed hotels, as we were planning on our first day to be R&R round pool. Wasn't told about the closure until after we paid, otherwise I would have asked for room upgrade or reduction as compensation upon check in! Not impressed. Pool expected to be closed for another 3 weeks, not 4 /5 days as duty manager advised us after we had paid! Beds were very firm, ask housekeeping for a mattress topper

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Udita

10

December 2023

The hotel is very well managed and maintained, and exudes a delightful old-school charm through its interiors. The staff is exceptionally dedicated, offering personalised attention from reception check-in to attentive concierge services and hospitable restaurant staff. The cafe and pool deck restaurant serve great food with a vibrant atmosphere, providing both covered and open-air seating options. The heated pool, lounge, gym, and bar facilities are also excellent sell! Furthermore, Stanley's central location in Nairobi's CBD proves advantageous, particularly considering the city's notorious traffic conditions.

My stay was extremely comfortable and above expectations overall, but I have two suggestions for improvement. Firstly, more vegetarian options in the cafe and pool deck restaurant would enhance the dining experience. Additionally, it would be nice if the hotel does not charge extra for a cappuccino during breakfast. The hotel's location serves as both an advantage and a drawback. Its central placement in the city is convenient for navigating Nairobi's traffic. However, being in the CBD area, there are concerns about pickpocketing. Despite the area's beautiful architecture, locals often advise against openly carrying phones and waller due to safety concerns.

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Michael

8.2

September 2023

I have stayed at this hotel several times before and it's always nice to come back. The staff are all friendly and service oriented so that helps with a comfortable stay. I had an issue with my room but was able to move to a different one and greatly appreciate the positive attitude of the Duty Managers Susan and Leonard, and Chef Alice in the Thorn Tree Restaurant, to solving problems and helping to make every guest comfortable and enjoy their stay. I also love the ambiance of the Exchange Bar and the excellent customer service!

The power outage with no air conditioning and lack of a working WIFI were disappointing but both issues were finally resolved.

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Mahony

8.2

September 2023

Excellent location including legendary Thorn Tree cafe. Clean spacious rooms with a real desk to work at. Bathroom old school neverless practical and clean. Hairdryer and option to listen to the radio/news in the bathroom. Excellent size swimming pool on fifth floor with on site spa/gym facilities. Exceptionally helpfull staff on the Concierge desk for mobile phone issues and reception arranged facility to use the pool and shower facilites post check out due to late flight departure. Appreciated that the door and security staff were always attentive to my personal security travelling solo in and around Nairobi.

Breakfast choice for non-meat eaters. Considering the huge variety of fresh produce available on the market stalls somewhat dissapointing selection at breakfast. Other menus were fine.

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Sumit

8.2

September 2023

The room was comfortable, though a bit tight. The breakfast was very good and service was excellent. Every staff member had a smile and they went out of their way to be helpful. Location was very good, not too far from the airport. Wish we had stayed another night to check out the area.

It is a venerable hotel, i.e., it deserves a bit of upgrading without sacrificing its grand interior. For example. lighter wall colors would be good to liven things up a bit. Since it is located in the center of town, on weekdays, the area around it could be quite crowded. The positive part of it is that it is lively scene.

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David

8.2

August 2023

The Stanley is a grand dame of Nairobi, but has been kept modern and up to date. Our room was large, and well equipped, especially the bathroom. The shower was amazing, with great water pressure and temperature. We booked the Stanley for the swimming pool, and it turned out to be heated, which was great because when we visited in August it was only 72 F outside, so a heated pool was lovely. The set up for changing for the pool is very good indeed. We ordered room service, as after four days of safari we were absolutely exhausted. The food is the exact menu as the Thorn Tree Cafe, just delivered to your room. Same price. The food was pretty good.

We looked out on to another building across a narrow street, so no view. Water gets delivered by truck twice a day, and the sound of that is quite loud for a good hour. It was right below our "quiet" room.

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Nyasha

8.2

November 2023

Centrally located in Nairobi and only around 30mins from airport. If you want to walk around Nairobi it's really well-located & great value. There's also a good size pool & the restaurant has nice food, breakfast is okay. Although there are cafés within walking distance if you want a better breakfast. Very friendly & professional staff, although lady by pool towels was a bit moody.

We stayed first & last night of our stay in Kenya to. The room we were in that first night was a little musty smelling. It is a very dated hotel but it's still clean & comfortable

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William

9.1

April 2023

I have stayed in the Stanly a number of times over the years. My latest stay, for five nights, fully confirmed my positive impressions of this hotel. It was good value by Nairobi standards, at least on this occasion. The hotel in extremely well located for the Central Business District and central Nairobi in general. The staff are helpful and efficient. The services in general are good. This is a well-appointed hotel. My room was spacious and well furnished. One very positive aspect compared to comparable international hotels is that the Stanley has a very agreeable African and old-world atmosphere which gives it an added touch.

The only relatively minor shortcomings I observed were: the pillows, which were synthetic and rather too hard for comfort; and the air-conditioning which was rather noisy, and hard to turn off, but as one can open the windows, it was not problematic. I did not ask the hotel to fix these issues, and, in all fairness, I am sure they would have addressed them had I done so.

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Adriana

8.2

August 2023

The hotel is a traditiknal style, one can appreciate its grandor from the past. It is well maintained. Breakfast is very good with endless selection for all taste. Rooms are big, beds are comfortable,. All the staff at the front desk are very kind, polite, the try very hard to make people'stay perfect, they do anything to solve problems or inconvenience

The lobby gets impregnated with smell from the kitchen when breackfast is prepared, it good need a solution. When there were noise priblems in my room the manager was not good at providing solutions

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Felipe

10

September 2023

Great location at the heart of Nairobi. Great decoration; it's a legendary hotel that has existed for over a century. Restaurants are good, food is great. There is a 24h restaurant downstairs, which was great to have. Breakfast was extraordinary. Staff were very friendly and helpful. I've stayed at the Stanley in both my Nairobi visits and would definitely stay here again.

Food is slow in the pool bar. We ordered some sandwiches, there were no other guests around, and they took almost 1 hour to bring them out. Food was excellent though.

Points of Interest Around Sarova Stanley

Attractions

Jamia Mosque

0.2mi

Kenya National Archives

0.2mi

August 7th Memorial Park

0.2mi

Kenyatta International Convention Centre

0.3mi

Nairobi National Museum

0.9mi

Sheldrick Wildlife Trust

1.8mi

Kibera

3.5mi

Nairobi National Park

4.6mi

Bomas of Kenya

5.2mi

Uhuru Gardens Memorial Park

5.7mi

Giraffe Centre

8.3mi

Karen Blixen Museum

9mi

Kazuri Beads Factory

9.2mi

Great Rift Valley

21.8mi

Restaurants

Thorn Tree Cafe

Cuisines

  • African
  • American
  • British
  • French
  • Israeli
  • Pizza
  • Seafood
  • Ukrainian
  • International
  • European

Ambiances

  • Family Friendly
  • Modern
  • Romantic

Pool Deck Restaurant

Ambiances

  • Family Friendly
  • Modern
  • Romantic

Thai Chi Restaurant

Cuisines

  • Thai
  • Asian

Ambiances

  • Traditional
  • Romantic

Pools

Location

  • Outdoor

Features

  • Heated

Availability

  • All season

Amenities of Sarova Stanley

Spa/Wellness packages

Restaurant

Outdoor swimming pool

Free Private Parking

Free wifi

Room service

Fitness center

Steam room

Spa

Sauna

Air conditioning

Kid-friendly buffet

Bar

Parking On Site

Soundproof rooms

24-hour front desk

Non-smoking rooms

Wheelchair accessible

Beach chairs/Loungers

Elevator

View

Bidet

Free toiletries

Soundproof

Bathtub

Stay rules - Sarova Stanley

  • Check-in / Check-out

  • Pets

  • Internet

  • Age restrictions

  • Curfew

  • Parking

  • Reservations

  • Children and beds

  • Cards accepted at this property

Frequently Asked Questions - Sarova Stanley

What are the check-in and check-out times at Sarova Stanley?

When you book a stay at Sarova Stanley, you can access your room from 02:00 PM and should leave by 11:00 AM.

Is there parking available at Sarova Stanley?

Yes, there is complimentary private parking available on site at Sarova Stanley hotel.

What's the nightly rate at Sarova Stanley?

Starting rates at Sarova Stanley begin from $156. However, prices can vary based on room type and selected dates. Please enter your dates for accurate pricing.

Which room categories can I book at Sarova Stanley?

The hotel offers a range of rooms including suites and twin rooms, each with a non-smoking policy. Bed sizes vary from queen and king size to twin and double, with corresponding room sizes of 323 to 915 sqft. Most rooms accommodate 2 adults and 1 child, while the Stanley Room can accommodate 2 adults and 2 children.

What is there to do in Sarova Stanley?

Guests at Sarova Stanley can enjoy various leisure amenities during their stay. They can take advantage of the outdoor swimming pool, where they can relax and unwind. For those seeking relaxation, the hotel offers a spa, steam room, and sauna. Additionally, there is a fitness center for those who want to stay active during their visit.

Guests can indulge in diverse culinary experiences at the hotel's on-site restaurants. Thorn Tree Cafe offers a modern, family-friendly ambiance and serves a wide range of international cuisines. Those looking for a romantic setting can dine at Pool Deck Restaurant or Thai Chi Restaurant, where they can savor delicious meals and enjoy a calming atmosphere.

The hotel’s amenities provide guests with plenty of options to make the most of their time and create memorable experiences during their stay.

Can guests use a pool at Sarova Stanley?

The Sarova Stanley hotel has an outdoor pool available year-round. The pool is heated, making it suitable for use in any season.

Is there an in-house restaurant at Sarova Stanley?

Yes, the Sarova Stanley hotel has restaurants on site, including the Thorn Tree Cafe offering a wide range of cuisines such as African, American, British, and more, as well as the Pool Deck Restaurant and Thai Chi Restaurant providing different dining experiences.

Does Sarova Stanley accept credit cards and cash payments?

Yes, Sarova Stanley accepts credit cards such as Mastercard, Visa, and American Express. Additionally, they do accept cash payments.