SAROVA STANLEY, Nairobi – A Smart Stay in the City
About the Hotel
Historic Elegance & Comfort
Sarova Stanley is located at the junction of Kenyatta Avenue and Kimathi Street in Nairobi's Central Business District. The hotel features 210 rooms, including heritage suites with Victorian-era furnishings, mahogany wood details, and original palm ceiling fans. Rooms include high-speed Wi-Fi, 24-hour room service, and views of Nairobi or the hotel's atrium. The Stanley Suite offers a Jacuzzi, separate living and dining areas, and antique decor.
Dining & Legendary Café
The Thorn Tree Café, Nairobi's first makeshift post office, serves wood-fired pizzas and continental dishes under an Acacia tree. Thai Chi Restaurant specializes in authentic Thai cuisine, while the Pool Deck offers Swahili buffets on Fridays. The Exchange Bar retains its original wood-paneled walls and serves cocktails with Victorian-era artifacts on display.
Leisure & Wellness
The rooftop heated pool overlooks the city, and the fitness center includes Technogym equipment and a sauna. The 1902 Club Lounge provides private members with high tea, refreshments, and evening cocktails. Heritage tours detail the hotel's history, including visits by notable explorers and dignitaries.
Central Nairobi Access
The hotel is 18 km from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, with expressway access reducing travel time to 15 minutes. Nearby attractions include Nairobi National Park (20 minutes away), the National Museum, and the Giraffe Centre. Pan Cab taxis and Uber are available for city transport.
Business & Events
Meeting spaces like the Baden Powell Room accommodate up to 300 guests theater-style. The Courtyard hosts outdoor events, and the Kitchens of Sarova team handles corporate catering. Wedding packages include bespoke menus and rooftop poolside receptions. The 1902 Club Lounge offers teleconferencing and secretarial services for business guests.
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Getting around
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Amenities
General
- No smoking on site
- Free Wi-Fi
- Free parking
- Off-site car park
- Safe deposit box
- 24-hour reception
- No pets allowed
- Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
- Wheelchair access
- 24-hour security
- Luggage storage
- Locker room
- Lift
- Currency exchange
- Smoke detectors
- Fire extinguishers
- Key card access
- Key access
Sports & Fitness
- Fitness centre
Guest Parking
- Electric kettle
- Dryer
Services
- Paid airport shuttle
- Valet parking
- Room service
- Housekeeping
- Laundry
- Dry cleaning
- Welcome drink
Dining
- Restaurant
- Poolside snack bar
- Packed lunches
- Special diet menus
Business
- Business centre
- Meeting/ Banquet facilities
- Fax/Photocopying
Children
- Cots
- Children's buffet
Facilities for people with disabilities
- Toilet for disabled
- Bathroom for disabled
Spa & Leisure
- Heated swimming pool
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Sun loungers
- Spa & wellness centre
- Sauna
- Steam room
- Massage
- Pool with view
Room features
- Free Wi-Fi in rooms
- Air conditioning
- Mini-bar
- Soundproofed rooms
- Sitting area
- Dressing area
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Bathtub
- Free toiletries
- Bathroom telephone
Self-catering
- Electric kettle
- Dryer
Media
- Flat-screen TV
- Mobile phone charger
- AM/FM alarm clock
Room decor
- Carpeted floor
Location
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