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Thursday 09 February 2012

Old Charm

 

The Sarova Stanley has hosted some of the world's most recognizable names of acclaimed actors, authors, world leaders on royal and state visits to Kenya. 
With its enhanced old charm and historic features, the Kenya city hotel remains a significant and luxurious landmark in the center of Nairobi.

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Sarova Hotels, Nairobi Kenya

Making History

As Kenya’s first luxury hotel, The Sarova Stanley has always occupied a special place in Nairobi’s heart. From the day it opened its doors in 1902, it has been making history by hosting royal safaris, groundbreaking business events and a long line of legendary personalities such as Edward, Prince of Wales, Nobel Literature laureate Ernest Hemingway and actress Ava Gardner, to name a few.

A Great Retreat from the Bustling life of the City

When the quest for Africa’s Independence raged in the 1960s, the Sarova Panafric was the centre of liberalism and hushed political meetings, hosting many of Africa’s nationalists and future African statesmen. Named in honour of the Pan African movement, the Sarova Panafric was inaugurated by the first President of Kenya, H.E. Mzee Jomo Kenyatta, on January 5, 1965, and

truly represents neo-Africa. Idyllically located amidst beautifully landscaped gardens in a quiet suburb of Nairobi, the Sarova Panafric makes a great retreat from the bustling life of the city, yet is only five minutes away from the CBD.

 

The hotel offers 153 rooms in a range of standard, superior and suites all recently refurbished and decorated in neo-African style with panoramic views of the city. Equipped with modern amenities and conveniences, the rooms provide excellent value for the discerning business and leisure travelers. The hotel also boasts 43 fully-furnished apartments Enjoy leisurely meals at the award winning Flame Tree restaurant, once the watering hole for freedom fighters, spies and foreign correspondents and named after the Flame Tree that holds pride of place in the middle of the restaurant. Most weekends, the Flame Tree comes alive with people flocking to its African theme nights that showcase Kenya’s cuisine, cultural heritage and music.

 

The Sarova Panafric offers state-of-the art banqueting and conferencing facilities with a range of meeting and function rooms equipped with the latest audio visual and WIFI equipment. To wind up the day, take a dip in the pool or go for a leisurely massage – or simply enjoy a cool drink to the soothing sounds of African tunes from one of Kenya’s finest local bands.

 

Facilities and Attention to Personal Service

Sarova Whitesands Beach Resort & Spa stands out as being amongst the favorite Mombasa beach hotels, perfect for either a beach holiday or for state-of-the-art conferencing facilities. Situated on 22 acres of the longest of pristine, pure white sandy beachfronts, the hotel encompasses 338 rooms, ranging from the refreshing standard, seafront, deluxe, and executive suites to the grand presidential suites and our signature wellness spa, proudly known as Tulia.

 

The Finer Things

The facilities offered at the Resort are as follows: 

 

• Pavilions – These 2 restaurants have a total seating capacity for 680 people and offer dinner based on 14-day theme nights.

 

• Minazi Café – has a 92-person capacity offering tastefully prepared snacks and light meals, plus 24-hour room service.

 

• Lido Seafood Grill – a seafood heaven of “Fish on the beach”, it is a Chaîne des Rotisseurs certified fine dining restaurant.

 

• Cocos Beach Bar – open-air disco with a capacity for 150 people.

 

• An exquisite range of state-ofthe- art, air-conditioned Motivator Conferencing facilities are available.

 

• Tulia Spa & Health Bar – offers Western, Oriental and Ayurvedic Massage therapies in addition to full saloon treatments. • A wide selection of PADI-certified water-sports, ranging from jet skiing to deep sea diving and Buccaneer diving. • A top-of-the-range gym plus a keenly experienced and enthusiastic Animation Team ensures that you can stay as actively engaged as you wish.

 

  • The Ozone Kids Club caters to every whim for the young ones, ensuring a truly memorable stay for the children.