Sarova Panafric Hotel, Nairobi Upper Hill
Nairobi, Kenya
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Is Sarova Panafric Hotel, Nairobi Upper Hill good? Overview, pros and cons
Verdict: 8.8/10 (Staylist AI score). Guests praise: rooms; kind staff; good food. Main complaint: thin breakfast.
Staylist AI overview · based on 7 public guest reviews
“Panafric's Nairobi go-to”
Sarova Panafric Hotel, Nairobi Upper Hill is a go-to locally-famous hotel — clean spacious comfortable rooms and beds, an artistic style with Nairobi city paintings on each floor, a special-vibe restaurant with really good food, a lovely pool, a nice gym, and very nice staff whose service beat some five-star peers. Caveats though: breakfast is called thinner than the Kisumu Sarova's, rooms run a bit older, echoey hallways carry noise, and desk efficiency lagged for one guest.
- Rooms
- Spacious rooms; a bit older though.
- Service
- Nice staff; a slow desk though.
- Location
- A go to Upper Hill spot.
- Food
- A good restaurant; thin breakfast though.
- Facilities
- A lovely pool and gym here.
- Value
- A repeat pick for the guests.
- Noise
- Echoey hallways carry noise though in guest reports.
- Cleanliness
- Clean for the guests here for the guests.
- Rooms
- Kind staff
- Good food
- Pool
- Spa
- Gym
- Private parking
- Thin breakfast
- Noise
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How it compares
Sarova Panafric Hotel, Nairobi Upper Hill ranks #33 of 59 hotels Staylist lists in Nairobi and #15 of 27 4-star hotels there. At about $144 a night it is priced in line with 4-star hotels in Nairobi (median $144). The closest listed alternative is Fairview Hotel Nairobi, Vignette Collection by IHG, 200 m away (score 8.6).
About the hotel
- Address
- Kenyatta Ave, Nairobi, 00100, Kenya
- Hotel class
- ★★★★ 4-star
- Opened
- 1969
- Renovated
- 2024
- Check-in / out
- From 14:00 · by 11:00
- Distance to centre
- 1.3 km
- Getting there
- Airport: Wilson Airport (5.77 km) · Train Station: Nairobi Railway Station (3.4 km)
- Children
- Children of all ages are welcome at this property.
Nearby hotels
- Fairview Hotel Nairobi, Vignette Collection by IHG200 m · 8.6 · $206
- The Heron by Sarovar Portico India400 m · 7.5 · $115
- Best Western Nairobi Upper Hill500 m · 8.7 · $62
- Nairobi Serena Hotel600 m · 8.7
- Chester Hotel and Suites Nairobi, City Centre CBD1.1 km · 6.4
Amenities
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Spa
- Massage room
- Gym
- Private parking
- Airport pick-up
- Luggage storage
- Bar
- Restaurant
- Airport drop-off
- Taxi booking service
- Car rentals
- Currency exchange
- Conference room
- Business center
- Multi-function room
- Wi-Fi in public areas
- Heated pool
- Valet parking
- Shuttle service
- Postal service
- Fax/copying service
- Wedding service
- Concierge service
Frequently asked questions
- What time is check-in at Sarova Panafric Hotel, Nairobi Upper Hill?
- Check-in starts at 14:00 and check-out is by 11:00.
- Does Sarova Panafric Hotel, Nairobi Upper Hill have a pool?
- Yes: outdoor swimming pool, heated pool.
- Is there parking at Sarova Panafric Hotel, Nairobi Upper Hill?
- Yes: private parking, valet parking.
- Does Sarova Panafric Hotel, Nairobi Upper Hill offer an airport transfer?
- Yes: airport pick-up, airport drop-off.
- What wellness facilities does Sarova Panafric Hotel, Nairobi Upper Hill have?
- Spa, Massage room, Gym.
- How far is Sarova Panafric Hotel, Nairobi Upper Hill from the airport?
- The nearest airport is Wilson Airport, about 5.77 km away.
- How far is Sarova Panafric Hotel, Nairobi Upper Hill from the centre of Nairobi?
- About 1.3 km.
- Is Sarova Panafric Hotel, Nairobi Upper Hill suitable for children?
- Children of all ages are welcome at this property.