Sarova Stanley

Kenya’s first luxury hotel, Sarova Stanley opened its elegant doors in 1902. Since then, it has been making history, hosting royal safaris, business events, and legendary personalities such as Edward Prince of Wales, Ernest Hemingway, and Frank Sinatra. Today, as the hotel enters its second century, it continues to maintain its unique heritage and provides state-of-the-art services and facilities for business and leisure travelers. In the legendary Thorn Tree Café with its famous message board, guests may take a seat and, like Hemingway, watch the world go by.

Located n the central business district, the hotel has easy access to financial institutions, international organizations, government offices, and shops. 5 minutes walk to Kenyatta International Conference Centre and easily accessible from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in a 20-minute drive.

With 217 guestrooms including 23 Suites, the guestrooms are all a blend of luxurious Victorian grandeur and modern comfort. Spacious and recently upgraded Club Rooms offer luxurious amenities with cabled complimentary internet access.  Executive Rooms with en-suite lounge and cloakroom offer and in-room private meeting venue. Opulent Presidential, Penthouse, and State Suites are the pinnacle of luxury.

We offer conferencing facilities for up to 400 guests in 9 conference rooms fully equipped with practical audio/visual conferencing equipment and ready assistance from the motivator desk on the conference floor. On the fifth floor, the hotel has a heated swimming pool, fitness centre with aerobics, massage, sauna & steam room. For shoppers, an elegant shopping arcade within the hotel offers curios, suits, eyewear, accessories, books, and pharmacy.

Sarova Stanley has various dining options. The Thorn Tree Café is East Africa’s most famous meeting place, well known for themed menus. The Pooldeck is renowned for its alfresco buffet, in a cool relaxing environment away from the hustle of the city centre. Thai Chi, a Thai specialty restaurant with Thai master chef. Exchange Bar is the original home of the Nairobi Stock Exchange, renown for single malt whiskies.

Sarova Stanley has awarded two Prestigious International Awards. Voted World’s Best – Luxury Business Hotel” at The World Luxury Hotel Awards held in Hua Hin, Thailand and voted Winner – “Kenya’s Leading Hotel” at The 17th World Travel Awards 2010 held in Johannesburg, South Africa. The hotel has also been feted locally by the Kenya Tourism Board, voted "Best Accommodation Facility - City Hotel”.