The Stanley, established in 1902 is a slice of Victorian elegance right in the heart of modern Nairobi’s heat and bustle. It has 217 rooms and is the home to

The Stanley Since 1902

The Stanley has had 3 owners and been renovated 3 times since its inception way back when Nairobi was little more than a Railway outpost sporting a few wood and tin buildings.

The Block Family bought the hotel from Mayence Tate in 1947 although she still maintained financial interest. Her husband Fred had passed away in 1937, and much of Mayence's will to continue involving herself with the hotel's affairs and management was diminished with his death.
After operating the hotel under the name The New Stanley for about 20 years, The Sarova Group undertook a massive rehabilitation worth about US$ 20 million in 1998/99. The management had resolved that the hotel would revert to its original name, The Stanley, and so it stands today.

The Thorn Tree Restaurant East Africa’s best meeting place

The Exchange Bar – former home for the Nairobi Stock Exchange for 37 years

The most luxurious state suites in Kenya

State-of-the-art Motivator Conferencing facilities

8 fully equipped function rooms

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