From the day it opened its doors in 1902, Sarova Stanley, a 5 star hotel in Nairobi, has been making history - hosting royal safaris and a long line of living legends. Kenya's first locally brewed beer was served at Sarova Stanley's long bar in 1923. Ewart Grogan who walked from Cape to Cairo to prove his love for a woman slaked his considerable thirst here. So too did Ernest Hemingway, Denys Finch Hatton and Edward Prince of Wales.
At Sarova Stanley, the stars came out at night: Stewart Granger, Ava Gardner, Clark Gable, they all came to Sarova Stanley.
Today, Sarova Stanley's heritage character is preserved whilst offering modern hotel services and amenities to create a special hotel experience.
The moment you pass through the century old revolving doors, you enter another world, the heat and bustle of modern Nairobi left behind as you tune into the cool Victorian elegance. A spacious foyer, with its patterned marble floors, chesterfields, old clocks and ancient photographs all come together to transport you another era.
Dining facilities include the legendary Thorn Tree Cafe, Thai Chi Restaurant which has been awarded as the most authentic Thai restaurant in East Africa, Exchange Bar which was once the venue for Nairobi's first stock exchange, Pool Deck Restaurant and 24 hour in-room dining.
Sarova Stanley has 217 guest rooms over 8 floors in different categories including Heritage Suites, Executive Suites, Club and Deluxe Rooms. All rooms are elegantly furnished with an ambience that remains as friendly and welcoming as it has always been since its humble beginnings in 1902.
The heated pool on the 5th floor adjoins a fully equipped health club with gym, steam, sauna and massage facilities.
Sarova Stanley's mini shopping arcade houses a variety of outlets, including gift shops, beauty salon, a chemist and a bookshop.
General Information For Guests
All rooms offer a city or atrium view, air-conditioning, Wi-Fi, black-out curtains, sound-proofing, satellite TV, tea/coffee facilities, mini-bar (filled on request), safe-deposit box, direct dial telephone with VOIP wireless internet connectivity, private bath, shower and WC, hair dryer (voltage of 240 volts) and 50 cycle razor outlets operating on both 220 and 240 volts.
Stanley Rooms have a double bed which can be converted into twin beds on request.
Club Rooms have a queensize bed which can be converted into twin beds on request. Club Room guests also have exclusive access to the 1902 Club Lounge and can enjoy complimentary evening canapes followed by aromatic candles and chocolates for turn down service.
The Heritage Suites also have exclusive access to the 1902 Club Lounge.
Situated on the fifth floor, adjoining the heated swimming pool, The Stanley Health Club includes a gymnasium, aerobics studio, spacious sauna, steam and relaxation rooms. The gymnasium offers a range of state-of-the-art exercise equipment including cross trainers, exercise cycles, free weights, multi gym, rowing machines and treadmills, free of charge to guests. There are also highly qualified instructors on duty at all times to assist you in your workout.
There is also a spa.
The hotel offers a mix of dining and entertainment options. Guests can enjoy the legendary Thorn Tree Cafe - reputed to be Nairobi's first post office - or the casual atmosphere at the Pool Deck Restaurant. Thai Chi Restaurant is reputed to be the finest in Thai cuisine within the region. The Exchange Bar is an elegantly decadent, plush lounge bar - home to the Nairobi Stock Exchange since incorporation, for a period of over 50 years.
The hotel offers a concierge service and luggage storage, and secure parking faciities (with valet parking on request).
There is a same day laundry service (additional charge).
The hotel is approximately 18 km from Jomo Kenyatta Airport and 7 km from Wilson Airport.
