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Sarova Stanley

Corner of Kenyatta Avenue and Kimathi St P.O. Box 30680, Nairobi, Kenya, 00100
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About us

Enter a world of Victorian elegance and engage in the beating heart of Nairobi, Kenya at Sarova Stanley, a luxury hotel serving as a distinguished retreat to some of the world’s most recognized actors, authors and leaders since 1902. Sarova Stanley is located in the capital's central business district, with easy access to financial institutions, International organizations, government offices and shops. The hotel offers effortless passage to bustling shopping areas and exclusive restaurants, as well as onsite access to an ultra-modern fitness club, heated swimming pool, bar & lounge.

Venue Details

ChainIndependent / Other
BrandOther Affiliation
Built1902
Renovated1998
Total meeting space210 sq. ft.
Guest Rooms212
Venue typeHotel

Awards

Industry awards
World Travel Awards - Kenya's Leading Hotel 2016 World Luxury Hotel Awards - Regional Luxury Hotel 2017, Africa Luxury heritage hotel 2017 World Travel Awards 2022 - Kenya's Leading Hotel

Amenities

Room features and guest services
  • Concierge services
  • Internet access
  • Laundry service
  • Luggage storage
  • Room service
  • View (urban)
Facilities
  • Extended stay
  • Onsite catering
  • Onsite gift shop
  • Onsite restaurant
  • Onsite security
  • Rental car service
  • Wheelchair accessible
Business services
  • AV capabilities
  • Business center
  • Video conference
  • VIP services
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Meeting rooms

Total meeting space
210 sq. ft.
Largest room
2,443.4 sq. ft.
Meeting rooms
8
Second largest room
818.1 sq. ft.
Standing capacity
300
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Meeting space

Name
Room size
Ceiling height
Max capacity
U-Shape
Banquet rounds
Cocktail rounds
Theater
Classroom
Boardroom
2,443.4 sq. ft.
55.8 x 43.3 sq. ft.
12.5 ft.
800
120
200
800
300
150
170
538.2 sq. ft.
25.9 x 20.3 sq. ft.
9.2 ft.
40
20
30
30
40
24
12
818.1 sq. ft.
31.5 x 23.3 sq. ft.
9.5 ft.
80
30
40
60
80
36
36
818.1 sq. ft.
32.5 x 23.3 sq. ft.
9.5 ft.
80
30
40
60
80
36
36
818.1 sq. ft.
34.8 x 23.3 sq. ft.
9.5 ft.
80
30
40
60
80
36
20
366.0 sq. ft.
21.3 x 18.7 sq. ft.
9.2 ft.
20
15
20
20
20
15
15
409.0 sq. ft.
20.0 x 17.7 sq. ft.
9.2 ft.
20
15
20
20
20
15
16
290.6 sq. ft.
19.7 x 14.8 sq. ft.
8.9 ft.
8
7
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8

Guest rooms

Total guest rooms
212
Suites
3
Tax rate
28%

Location

Getting Here

The Sarova Stanley is located at the corner of Kimathi Street and Kenyatta Avenue in Nairobi City's central business district. It is situated approximately 18km from the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport and 7km from the Wilson Airport. To and fro car transfers usually take about 40 minutes & 20 minutes from Jomo Kenyatta & Wilson Airports respectively.
Distance from airport 11.18 mi
Parking in the area
Complimentary parking
Valet parking

Local Attractions

Nairobi Railway Museum
Nairobi Railway Museum
Museum
The Nairobi Railway Museum is a railway museum in Nairobi, Kenya, adjacent to Nairobi railway station. Containing exhibits from the defunct East African Railways, it was opened in 1971 by East African Railways and Harbours Corporation. It is operated by Kenya Railways.
Sarova Stanley Heritage Tour
Sarova Stanley Heritage Tour
Historical landmark
The tour takes place at our very own Heritage Hotel Sarova Stanley, the oldest in the capital of Nairobi. The tour showcases the significance of the Victorian era and the celebrities, explorers, writers and royalty of that time, who have dined and stayed with us. There is a large collection of memorabilia and delicately preserved artifacts that tell a story filled with people and events that have shaped Kenyan and global history.
Kimathi Street
Nairobi, KE
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Kenyatta International Conference Centre (KICC)
Kenyatta International Conference Centre (KICC)
Convention center
10 mins
This is Kenya's largest convention centre with a seating capacity of 4000 delegates. Sarova Stanley is 2 minutes walk away from KICC
City Hall Way
Nairobi, KE
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Nairobi Social Scene
Nairobi Social Scene
Recreation
Nairobi boasts a thriving and diverse social scene with art, music, food and wine festivals that feature international and local artists. Great spots for whiling away an afternoon include the Westgate, Garden City and Village Market malls which also host a plethora of exquisite restaurants. The nightlife is arguably one of the best in Africa, each evening coming alive in vibrant nightclubs and in an array of high-end casinos if one is into neon lights and slot card machines.
Nairobi, KE
Nairobi National Museum
Nairobi National Museum
Museum
10 mins
This world-class museum celebrates 4 pillars of Kenya’s national heritage - culture, history, nature and contemporary art. A visit here ensures a deep appreciation for Kenya’s evolving history through the years.
Museum Hill Road
Nairobi, KE
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Maasai Market
Maasai Market
Shopping
10 mins
This open-air pop up markets feature a display of Kenyan handmade crafts which include jewelry, clothing, rags, paintings and so much more. They are the ideal place to buy colorful and affordable souvenirs and unique collector items. The markets are held across various locations in Nairobi on different days of the week, including the Nairobi Law Court grounds not too far from the hotel on Saturdays.
Nairobi, KE
Karen Blixen Museum
Karen Blixen Museum
Museum
22 mins
A guided tour of this expansive, scenic space features rooms, farm equipment and artifacts in both the original décor and props from the 1985 film “Out of Africa,” adapted from Karen Blixen’s memoir and starring Robert Redford and Meryll Streep.
Karen Road, off Langata Road
Nairobi, KE
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Sheldrick Wildlife Trust
Sheldrick Wildlife Trust
Park
30 mins
Known for its rescue and rehabilitation efforts of orphaned baby elephants and rhinos, this sanctuary has grown to include rehabilitation of other wildlife as well as habitat protection in East Africa. Elephant adoption can take place on your visits too. Mandatory prior booking is needed.
Nairobi, KE
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Nairobi Railway Museum
Nairobi Railway Museum
Museum
10 mins
Preserved here are exhibits from the defunct East Africa Railways, an interesting collection of old locomotives. The location is an ideal spot for photo shoots with the relics making for a perfect vintage backdrop. Prior booking is required.
Uhuru Highway
Nairobi, KE
The Giraffe Centre
The Giraffe Centre
Park
30 mins
Take a short drive out of Nairobi's central business district and get up close and personal with the imposing and yet graceful Rothschild Giraffe, a sub-species found only in the grasslands of East Africa. Open daily, the Giraffe Centre is a sanctuary where one can not only enjoy the great outdoors but can also feed the beautiful yet vulnerable creatures which is quite an exciting past time activity.
Langata Road
Nairobi, KE
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Nairobi National Park
Nairobi National Park
Park
30 mins
Wide open grass plains against a backdrop of the city scrapers & scattered acacia bush play host to a wide variety of wildlife including the endangered black rhino, lions, leopards, cheetahs, hyenas, buffaloes, giraffes and diverse birdlife with over 400 species recorded. Spend the day driving through the only natural wildlife reserve within a city. Visitors can enjoy picnic sites, three campsites, an animal orphanage and walking trails for hikers.
Langata Road
Nairobi, KE
Karura Forest
Karura Forest
Recreation
30 mins
The Karura Forest is one of the largest gazetted forests in the world within a city. The forest is home to some 200 species of bird as well as suni, Harveys Duiker, bushbucks, bush pigs, genets, civets, honey badgers, bush babies, porcupines, Syke's monkeys, bush squirrels, hares, fruit bats, and various reptiles and butterflies. Karura has over 50 km of trails for visitors to have picnics, leisurely meditative walks, cycling and jogging.
Nairobi, KE
Bomas Of Kenya
Bomas Of Kenya
Historical landmark
20 mins
Boma loosely translates to “traditional home” in Kiswahili and here one will experience an exciting and diverse array of traditional song, dance, food and folklore representing Kenya’s 42 ethnic tribes.
Langata Road
Nairobi, KE
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The Ngong Hills
The Ngong Hills
Recreation
1 hr
Guided hikes here are exhilarating. Discover why the hills are revered by the Maasai people who have lived here for centuries, co-existing with an abundance of wildlife, while conjuring up folklore about the Hills’ genesis.
Ngong
KE

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Cancellation Policy

Reservations that are cancelled or reduced in length of stay, or numbers, are subject to cancellation charges and no-show fees at the discretion of the Hotel. For accommodation cancelled or reduced in number between 14 and 2 days from noon on the date of accommodation - 33% of the rate applicable. In case of cancellation within 48 hours from noon to the date of accommodation, or incase of no-show - 100% of the net value of bookings.

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