Sarova Stanley Hotel

The Sarova Stanley is Nairobi's oldest hotel and a legendary 5-star luxury landmark located at the corner of Kimathi Street and Kenyatta Avenue in the heart of Nairobi's city center. Built in 1902 and completely rebuilt in 1959, this historic hotel became Nairobi's first luxury hotel and has hosted world leaders and celebrities including Ernest Hemingway, Winston Churchill, Clark Gable, Grace Kelly, Michael Caine, Sean Connery, and Frank Sinatra.

The hotel features 214 elegantly appointed rooms including twin/double rooms and luxurious suites. All rooms are air-conditioned with modern amenities, following an intensive renovation program in 2002 that blended old-world glamour with contemporary comfort.

Sarova Stanley offers 3 distinctive restaurants: the famous Thorn Tree Café serving all-day international cuisine, Thai Chi Restaurant offering exceptional authentic Thai cuisine, and the al fresco Pool Deck Restaurant for relaxed outdoor dining. The hotel serves a highly-rated buffet breakfast (guest score: 8.6/10) featuring local dishes, especially on Friday mornings.

Facilities include a swimming pool with pool terrace, full-service spa with massage, sauna, steam room, and couples' treatments, fitness center, free WiFi, free valet parking, 8 meeting rooms with 577 sq m of event space, business center, 24-hour room service, and concierge services.

Located just 0.6 miles from Nairobi city center, 18 km (40 minutes) from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, 3 km from Nairobi National Museum, and minutes from Sarit Centre shopping mall and Maasai Market, the hotel is perfectly positioned for business and leisure travelers.

Ranked #35 of 268 hotels in Nairobi, guests praise the helpful staff, exceptional dining, and wonderful breakfast. This world-renowned cosmopolitan hotel seamlessly blends rich history, old-world charm, and modern luxury in the heart of Nairobi.