Sarova Stanley Hotel, Nairobi

5.0 star property
5-star luxury hotel near Kenyatta International Convention Centre, connected to a shopping center

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3 restaurants; breakfast, lunch, and dinner served
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Exterior
2 bars/lounges, poolside bar
Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Corner of Kenyatta Ave. and Kimathi St., Nairobi, 00100
  • Place, City Square
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, City Market
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Kenyatta International Convention Centre
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Airport, Nairobi (NBO-Jomo Kenyatta Intl.)
    ‪18 min drive‬

Room options

Stanley Club Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Stanley Queen Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(14 reviews)
  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

Stanley Club Twin Room

  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

Stanley Premium Club Room

  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Heritage Suite

  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

Stanley Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Nairobi

Central Nairobi getaway .Within a 10-minute walk of this Nairobi Central Business District hotel, you'll find Maasai Market and Tom Mboya Statue. National Archives and City Hall are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • City Hall - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • City Square - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • City Market - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Kenyatta International Convention Centre - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • National Archives - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles

Getting around

  • Syokimau Station - 25 min drive
  • Jomo Kenyatta Intl. Airport (NBO) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Thai-Chi - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Subway - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Blueberry - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Art Caffe - Westminster - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Java Mama Ngina - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Sarova Stanley Hotel, Nairobi

5-star luxury hotel near Kenyatta International Convention Centre, connected to a shopping center
Sarova Stanley Hotel, Nairobi 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/café and a 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 center and 9 meeting rooms. Event space at this hotel measures 2443 square feet (227 square meters) and includes conference space. A sauna, spa services, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at the luxury Sarova Stanley Hotel, Nairobi. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. Valet parking is free.

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

  • 1 building
  • 212 guestrooms or units
  • 8 levels
  • 3 dining venues
  • 2 bars or lounges
  • 2443 sq ft of conference space
  • 227 sq m of conference space
  • Built in 1902
  • Deli
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Business facilities
  • Conference space
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Onsite shopping
  • Bellhop
  • Elevator
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Coffee shop
  • Bar by the pool
Sarova Stanley Hotel, Nairobi 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.

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.

Awards and affiliations

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

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

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 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

Things to do

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

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

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 43-inch smart TV with premium satellite channels

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

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Sarova Stanley Hotel, Nairobi

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 50 per night.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Property payment types

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 50 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

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and outdoor lighting in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

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

Frequently asked questions

How close is Sarova Stanley Hotel, Nairobi to the airport?

Sarova Stanley Hotel, Nairobi is 3.2 mi (14-min drive) away from the Nairobi (WIL-Wilson) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Sarova Stanley Hotel, Nairobi?

As of Jun 25, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Sarova Stanley Hotel, Nairobi on Jul 1, 2026 start from $131, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Sarova Stanley Hotel, Nairobi have an airport shuttle?

Sarova Stanley Hotel, Nairobi offers an airport shuttle 24 hours a day, on request, for a charge of USD 40 per person, one-way.

Does Sarova Stanley Hotel, Nairobi offer free breakfast?

Sarova Stanley Hotel, Nairobi does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Sarova Stanley Hotel, Nairobi?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but Lucky 8 Casino (7-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Sarova Stanley Hotel, Nairobi?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. A fee applies for early check-in.

Is there free parking at Sarova Stanley Hotel, Nairobi?

This hotel offers free valet parking.

Does Sarova Stanley Hotel, Nairobi have a pool?

Sarova Stanley Hotel, Nairobi features an outdoor pool.

Does Sarova Stanley Hotel, Nairobi have a restaurant?

There are 3 onsite restaurants, offering options like Thai cuisine, a poolside location, and pool views.

Does Sarova Stanley Hotel, Nairobi have a spa?

Pamper yourself with a day at Tulia Spa, where you can enjoy deep-tissue massages, aromatherapy, and mani/pedis.

How close is Sarova Stanley Hotel, Nairobi to downtown Nairobi?

Sarova Stanley Hotel, Nairobi is 0.6 mi away from Nairobi.

Sarova Stanley Hotel, Nairobi Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 534 out of 823 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 207 out of 823 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 50 out of 823 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 14 out of 823 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 18 out of 823 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

He

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room is very clean and comfortable, the staff are super friendly, and the breakfast is wonderful.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Mohamed Ali

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Amazing stay with the friendliest of service from all staff from check-in to check-out. Highly recommended and look forward to visiting again.
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Marcus

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hospitality and service was great. Extra thanks to Emily in the Club lounge!!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

YAMIAN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Well maintained historical place in central-ish Nairobi.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Ronny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very friendly and helpful staff, room was clean and beautiful
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was very friendly helpful and provided me an extremely safe and enjoyable stay. The hotel is beautiful and the rooms are large and spotlessly clean. Probably the best hotel I’ve ever stayed at and I’ve traveled the world .
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

ANIL

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Excellent service with nice amenities and restaurants.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

david andre

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very pleasant and helpful. The restaurants were excellent.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Lukata

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had the best stay in Kenya
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Melanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful hotel with attentive and friendly staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great selection of breakfast items, both traditional and local.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

ANIL

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Comfortable room, excellent service
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

annemarie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was everything I needed. If I go back to Kenya, I’ll stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Ida

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent service. Nice hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Exchange Bar very well stocked with budget to premium offerings
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Vivian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was spacious and very comfortable. Staff is amazing! Everyone is so hospitable and from Patricia who waited nearly two hours to collect us from the airport after very long queues at immigration and customs to the concierge Joseph helped us organize an excellent driver and happily answered our many questions. They and all the other staff made our stay outstanding. Already looking forward to booking again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Natalie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great place

Excellent hotel. Centrally located. Fabulous restaurants.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
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8/10 Good

Paula

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Lovely welcome and the staff in their Red uniforms very authentic. Easy from airport.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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8/10 Good

Pilar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic staff, very attentive and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Yossi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Haven of quiet, comfort, elegance and kindness amidst the hustle and bustle of downtown Nairobi: The Sarova Stanley is an amazing hotel. It is a beautiful building, immaculately maintained, thoroughly modern, yet with the feel of a world-class, historic hotel. The Thai Chi restaurant is exceptional for the quality of the food and the ambience, and the breakfast buffet, especially featuring local dishes on Friday mornings, is wonderful. The best part though is the hotel staff: warm and welcoming Hospitality Professionals, knowledgeable about their mission, proud of what they do, and determined to provide an excellent level of customer service and experience. I recommend this special place unconditionally - and plan to return!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Lukata

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I had the best time my wife and I was greeted as royalty . The hotel , staf and everything was out of this world. Sam Nyuthe at the front desk made all this possible. I can’t wait to stay again. Looking forward to booking my next stay .
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025
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8/10 Good

Rose Mwaka

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient location
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Tonya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Such a nostalgic stay at this historic hotel. Absolutely wonderful hotel and excellent service and staff. The food is fantastic and loved the bars and multiple places to eat within the hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Ira H

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Old world charm and character with modern conveniences and incredibly caring staff.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Piyoosh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great hotel in the centre of Nairobi, great décor. Enjoyed our stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025