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Sarova Stanley

5.0 of 5
Corner of Kenyatta Avenue and Kimathi Street | PO Box 30680, Nairobi 00100, Kenya
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Sarova Stanley
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Rating summary
  • Sleep Quality
    4 of 5 stars
  • Location
    4 of 5 stars
  • Rooms
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Service
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Value
    4 of 5 stars
  • Cleanliness
    4.5 of 5 stars
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London, United Kingdom
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15 reviews 15 reviews
11 hotel reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 May 2013 NEW

The poor service does not match up all the captivating history that the stanley holds.....starting with when we got there...the staff has no enthusiasm and it was as if they were all trying to get away the minute we arrived.....or busy asking you if you had booked your next safari or rented a car.....all annoying questions after tiring travels.... the... More

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Seattle
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7 reviews 7 reviews
7 hotel reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
19 helpful votes 19 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2013 NEW

This was my second visit after almost 17 years. I loved it then and still do! The Stanley is a beautiful, elegant, classic hotel in the center of the amazing city of Nairobi. The hotel has a fascinating history. The standard rooms are large and comfortable, The staff incredibly helpful and friendly. Both restaurants serve excellent food. The spa and... More

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Nairobi, Kenya
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8 reviews 8 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2013

The Stanley has a very fascinating history and I do love the architecture..my problem is with the staff...I do not know what method they use for screening their potential clients but my two visits there havent been pleasant...!!! At he restaurant, I got served as if I was seond rate client...at the lobby when I enquired ater a friend who... More

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Pune, India
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2013

The hotel was wonderful. The welcome was great. Though they have a system that won't let you check in before Mid-day. We had reached the hotel around 8 ( our flight timing was weird) and had to wait a couple of hours before we were given the room. If I had to take the room early, I was asked to... More

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Cape Town
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15 reviews 15 reviews
10 hotel reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 May 2013

I only stayed here for one night last week, but it was wonderful. After having getting used to the fact that one needs to have all bags scanned and checked upon entry at most hotels in Nairobi, I was welcomed as if I was an old friend by Ivy, the wonderful receptionist who was on duty on Sunday evening. This... More

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Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom
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32 reviews 32 reviews
28 hotel reviews
Reviews in 29 cities Reviews in 29 cities
51 helpful votes 51 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 May 2013

Lets be honest, Nairobi is a dump. Not a place you want to spend much time in as a traveller. However this place is an oasis, a sanctuary, a refuge and any other superlative you may think of. I got a great rate via booking.com (Paid £120 GBP a night incl breakfast) and from the minute I arrived I felt... More

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Stourbridge, United Kingdom
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3 hotel reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 May 2013

Love the hotel old colonial style. We were working at the KICC for a few days so this was excellent location and could walk in 5 minutes. The Stanley is an Oasis of calm in the city with excelent food, good wifi and a well deserved "tusker". Maybe not the cheapest place to eat and drink but you do know... More

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Phoenix, Arizona
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 May 2013

This is one of the best hotels I have stayed in in Africa, having lived there for approximately 3 years and traveled much more. It is not expensive, relative to Nairobi business hotels, the room was fantastic--even a pleasant surprise--and I noticed that the attention to service quality was excellent through and through. A lot of otherwise top-notch African hotels... More

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Arusha
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26 reviews 26 reviews
18 hotel reviews
Reviews in 20 cities Reviews in 20 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 May 2013

Stayed here for 2 nights, and thoroughly enjoyed my stay! :) The food was excellent, especially the extensive breakfast!! The staff were very attentive and helpful! A big thank you to - Daniel (our waiter), Dennis (the host), and Mercy! All had excellent customer service! One of the nights we went to eat out at Trattoria (an excellent Italian restaurant... More

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Birmingham, United Kingdom
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5 reviews 5 reviews
4 hotel reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 May 2013

We stayed at the Stanley Hotel at the beginning and end of our safari holiday, what a great way to start and end your holiday. From the moment you exit the cab you feel very special. The rooms are lovely and there is a special feel about this hotel. The beds are great for a good nights sleep. It's perfect... More

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Additional Information about Sarova Stanley

Address: Corner of Kenyatta Avenue and Kimathi Street | PO Box 30680, Nairobi 00100, Kenya
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Region: Kenya > Nairobi
Amenities:
Bar/Lounge Business Centre Fitness Centre Free Breakfast Free High-Speed Internet Free Parking Restaurant Room Service Shuttle Bus service Suites Swimming Pool Wheelchair access
Hotel Style:
#3 Family Hotels in Nairobi
#4 Luxury Hotels in Nairobi
#7 Business Hotels in Nairobi
Price range (per night): 192 AUD - 377 AUD
Hotel Class:5 star (5*)
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
Kenya’s first luxury hotel, Sarova Stanley opened its elegant doors in 1902. Since then, it has been making history- hosting royal safaris and legendary personalities such as Edward Prince of Wales and Ernest Hemingway. Today, as the hotel enters its second century, it continues to maintain its unique heritage and provides state-of-the-art services and facilities for business and leisure travelers. All guestrooms are a blend of luxurious Victorian grandeur and modern comfort. ... more   less 
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