The Sarova Stanley

5.0 star property

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Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas
Front of property - evening/night
City view
Lobby
2 bars/lounges, poolside bar

Reviews

9.0 out of 10

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
    Pool
  • Bar
    Bar
  • Spa
    Spa
  • Room service
    Room service
  • Housekeeping
    Housekeeping
  • Gym
    Gym

Explore the area

Map
Corner of Kenyatta Ave. and Kimathi St., Nairobi, 00100
  • National Archives
    6 min walk
  • City Market
    6 min walk
  • City Hall
    6 min walk
  • Nairobi (WIL-Wilson)
    14 min drive

Room options

Stanley Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Heritage Suite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Stanley Queen Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Stanley Club Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Stanley Premium Club Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Stanley Club Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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About this property

The Sarova Stanley

5-star Nairobi hotel, connected to a shopping center in Nairobi Central
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 bottled water. Beds feature down comforters and premium bedding. A pillow menu is available. 43-inch Smart televisions come with premium satellite channels. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations with deep soaking bathtubs, bathrobes, slippers, and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, desk chairs, and phones. Additionally, rooms include hair dryers and irons/ironing boards. Hypo-allergenic bedding, change of towels, and change of bedsheets can be requested. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.

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.
In addition to a full-service spa, The Sarova Stanley features an outdoor pool and a health club. Dining is available at one of the hotel's 3 restaurants and guests can grab coffee at the coffee shop/café. The property also has a snack bar/deli. Guests can unwind with a drink at one of the hotel's bars, which include 2 bars/lounges and a poolside bar. Public areas are equipped with complimentary wireless Internet access.

This 5-star property offers access to a business center and 9 meeting rooms. Event facilities measuring 2443 square feet (227 square meters) include conference space. This Victorian hotel also offers a sauna, spa services, and tour/ticket assistance. For a surcharge, an airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is offered to guests. Onsite secured self parking and secured valet parking are complimentary.

The Sarova Stanley has designated areas for smoking.

Pool Deck Restaurant - This poolside restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Thai Chi Restaurant - This restaurant specializes in Thai cuisine. Reservations are required. Open daily.
Thorn Tree Cafe - This café serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Open daily.
The Exchange Bar - Onsite 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 transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip 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 crib
  • 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 center

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
  • Elevator
  • High-pile carpet in room
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 1 building
  • 8 floors
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1902
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Victorian architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

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

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • 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
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

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 40.0 per night
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • 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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

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 fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit, and outdoor lighting

We should mention

This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties
Reservations are required for massage services; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
Some facilities may have restricted access; guests can contact the property for details using the contact information on the booking confirmation
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

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. 397 out of 644 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 182 out of 644 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 38 out of 644 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 12 out of 644 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 15 out of 644 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

Thomas, Cerritos

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff are very friendly
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Prexedies

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very convenient location and walkable
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sunil

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Juan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The hotel is nice and well maintained. The area is ok. The prices for restaurants and other activities are expensive
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Arindam

Traveled with group, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kimani

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kimani

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff is helpful, courteous; and always has time to chat, help, laugh, give advice about the city, or anything else. They took care of us in a way I’ve never experienced before. Never!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Louise

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Firozali H.

Always has been the property right in the heart of Nairobi with over 125 years of history. Still a very well maintained and run hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lucy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing staff
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rhian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were amazing from the moment I checked in and throughout my stay
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lucy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Exceptional
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emily Miriam

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed for 7 days at the hotel and found the staff incredibly friendly, helpful and knowledgeable. Steve was AMAZING and helped us sort out all our day trips and safari. Whilst organising our trips, he would teach us on Kenyan history, which was fascinating. A few other members of staff that stood out were George, Paul and Beatrice. I highly recommend visiting Nairobi and definitely stay at The Savora Stanley.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lucy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Amazing
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Alan

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and freindly
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff always available and smiling Property very clan despite of the age
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Johnson

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room is spacious and nice, and also the view
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

4/10 Poor

Danielle

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

timothy

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel is very nice, staff is welcoming and helpful!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lauren

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly and helpful staff
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Florian

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ashwin

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Best affordable 5 star hotel in Nairobi
We were so impressed with our stay at the Sarova Stanley, coming into town for business. The folks at the Stanley had two wonderful restaurants, a great gym, world class sauna and steam rooms, and an incredible pool deck as well. The library/bar on the 1st floor also makes working at the Stanley seamless. Three employees in particular made sure our stay was incredible: Richard, Beatrice, and Josef. The Kenyan hospitality shined throughout our stay here and we felt lucky to have found such a gem in Nairobi. We will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chad

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The first room 310 was small and the outlets didn't work. The second room 329 was nice and i would use this hotel again as long as I was booked into the nicer room.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chad

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was great, the fgirst room we stayed in was average at best. The second room was much nicer. (Ask for room 310)
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024