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The Sarova Stanley

5.0 star property
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Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas
Lobby
43-inch Smart TV with satellite channels, TV
Exterior
2 bars/lounges, poolside bar

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Gym

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Corner of Kenyatta Ave. and Kimathi St., Nairobi, 00100
  • City Square
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Kenyatta International Convention Centre
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • University of Nairobi
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Nairobi (NBO-Jomo Kenyatta Intl.)
    ‪26 min drive‬
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Stanley Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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City view

Heritage Suite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Premium bedding, down duvets, in-room safe, desk

Stanley Queen Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Premium bedding, down duvets, in-room safe, desk

Stanley Club Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Stanley Premium Club Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Stanley Club Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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About this property

The Sarova Stanley

Luxury hotel connected to the convention centre in Nairobi with 3 restaurants
3 restaurants, a full-service spa and an outdoor pool are available at this hotel. Free WiFi in public areas and free valet parking are also provided. Other amenities include 2 bars/lounges, a health club and a poolside bar. Change of towels is available on request
The Sarova Stanley offers 212 air-conditioned accommodations with laptop-compatible safes and complimentary bottles of water. Beds feature down duvets and premium bedding. A pillow menu is available. 43-inch Smart televisions come with premium satellite channels. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit with a deep soaking bath, bathrobes, slippers and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, desk chairs and telephones. Additionally, rooms include a hairdryer and an iron/ironing board. Hypo-allergenic bedding, change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered on a daily basis.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool, a health club and a sauna.
Tulia Spa has couples treatment room(s). Services include deep-tissue massages, Swedish massages, facials and body wraps. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy and Ayurvedic. The spa is open daily.
Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at The Sarova Stanley. During your stay, you'll be connected to the convention centre and just a quick walk from Tom Mboya Statue. You'll find features such as free WiFi in public areas and free valet parking, plus 3 restaurants.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free valet parking and self-parking
  • For dining with pool views, stop by Pool Deck Restaurant, one of the property's 3 restaurants and 2 bars/lounges
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool
  • Indulge with body treatments, massages or body scrubs at Tulia Spa
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, a concierge and tour or ticket assistance
  • On-site recreation includes a gym, a steam room and a sauna
  • 10 minutes by car from Nairobi National Park and 9 minutes from United Nations Office at Nairobi
  • Airport shuttle service available for a fee
The Sarova Stanley offers its guests a full-service spa, an outdoor pool, and a health club. There are 3 restaurants on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafΘ and a nearby snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include 2 bars/lounges and a poolside bar. Public spaces have free WiFi.

Business amenities include a business centre and 9 meeting rooms. Event space at this hotel measures 2443 square feet (227 square metres) and includes conference space. A sauna, spa services, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at the luxury The Sarova Stanley. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. Free self parking and valet parking are available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Victorian Nairobi hotel.

Pool Deck Restaurant – This poolside restaurant serves breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Thai Chi Restaurant – This restaurant specialises in Thai cuisine. Reservations are required. Open daily.
Thorn Tree Cafe – This café serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. Open daily.
The Exchange Bar – On-site bar. Open daily.
24-hour room service is available.

Awards and affiliations

The property is a member of Historic Hotels of the World.

Languages

English, Swahili

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free secured self parking on site
  • Free secured valet parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • 2 bars/lounges
  • 3 restaurants
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A poolside bar
  • Couples/private dining
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Pool Deck Restaurant
  • Thai Chi Restaurant
  • The Exchange Bar
  • Thorn Tree Cafe

Things to do

  • Designer stores
  • Full-service spa
  • Health club
  • Outdoor pool
  • Sauna
  • Shopping
  • Steam room

Family friendly

  • Free cot
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 2,443 square feet of conference space
  • 9 meeting rooms
  • Business centre

Outdoors

  • Pool umbrellas

Full-service spa

  • Aromatherapy
  • Ayurvedic treatments
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Facials
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Spa open daily
  • Swedish massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • High-pile carpet in room
  • Lift
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Free cot
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillow menu
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 43-inch smart TV with premium satellite channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Phone
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Late check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

Guests must transfer to the property via required shuttle and must arrange the transfers by contacting the property before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after 2:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at The Sarova Stanley

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 40.0 per night.
  • Free cots (infant beds)!

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 40 per person (one-way)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: USD 20 (one-way)
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 40.0 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit and outdoor lighting
To get to the property, guests need to transfer by required shuttle. Transfers need to be confirmed in advance by contacting the property on the number on the booking confirmation. The Sarova Stanley offers transfers from the airport (fees may apply). Please contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation with your arrival details prior to travel. Guests arriving after 2:00 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.

We should mention

  • Please note that this property can refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, which include pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
  • Reservations are needed for massage services. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • Certain facilities might have restricted access. For details, you can contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property is also known as

Sarova Stanley
Sarova Stanley Hotel
Sarova Stanley Hotel Nairobi
Sarova Stanley Nairobi
Stanley Sarova
The Sarova Stanley Hotel
The Sarova Stanley Nairobi
The Sarova Stanley Hotel Nairobi

The Sarova Stanley Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 436 out of 694 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 188 out of 694 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 41 out of 694 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 13 out of 694 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 16 out of 694 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lenny

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lenny

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved our stay at the Sarova Stanley over the holidays. We stayed there on 3 nights - one when we arrived , one when we were transitioning from the coast to the upcountry part of our trip, and one when we were leaving. Each time, we found the staff friendly, helpful, and respectful. The rooms were large and clean. The dining was excellent with a great atmosphere and even live music. And the spa was fantastic - great massages! Very highly recommended all around.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

jay

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angelica

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Simple delightful
Amazing! Great food! Wonderful staff! Centrally located!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

David, San Tan Valley

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is where I take my clients and groups of 10 on our trips to Kenya. There’s more modern hotels but no hotel has the history, the culture and the amenities like the Sarova Stanley.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

2/10 Terrible

Glen

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marie Josee, IDAHO FALLS

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Per

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Philip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great character and brilliant service
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Atef

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing stay
Best hotel in Nairobi
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Sarova Stanley was superb. Great facilities with multiple dining options, a beautiful bar area, very good workout facilities, etc. The staff were extremely pleasant and helpful in all ways - helping with shuttle service, food, and special needs. Copntact them ahead to arrange airport pick-up! We especially enjoyed spending time chatting with Beatrice, Collins and Maxwell. HIghly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

4/10 Poor

Aakif

Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Terrible property whose best days are behind it, do not book. There are other much better hotels in Nairobi.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I had 1.5 days until my next flight and decided to stay here last minute. It was an amazing stay! Every member of the staff greeted me with a hello and a warm smile. My room was clean and cozy. The giant bathtub was a dream! There is security in the front of the hotel so as a solo female traveler, I felt safe the whole time I was there. The heated pool was also very nice to enjoy. Would definitely recommend this hotel 10/10
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Atef

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing stay
Lovely stay as usual at the best hotel in town
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

David, San Tan Valley

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 weeks over the course of a couple years and it’s always a pleasure with great service
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Business traveller
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

MARAJ, FAR ROCKAWAY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mac

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very historic upscale establishment with top tier 24-hour restaurant and extensive breakfast buffet. Exudes old money class.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Scot, Plano

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
the old charm of the hotel - the history, the wood trim, the bar and music, the staff was very helpful and friendly with excellent english.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Atef

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing Sarova
Best Hotel in Nairobi, amazing management and very welcoming staff
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent hotel. Staff is professional, helpful, efficient and friendly. Twin bed room was clean, attractive and roomy with convenient power outlets and all the amenities (except hair conditioner). Beautiful public spaces.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angelica

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing! Great service, food, people, amenities
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024