Sankara Nairobi Hotel

Sankara Nairobi is a premier 5-star hotel located in the heart of Westlands, Nairobi’s vibrant commercial and entertainment hub. Designed with creative flair and a love for local elements, the hotel offers tailor-made experiences for guests seeking personalized service and contemporary luxury.

“Sankara” means “source of tranquillity” in Sanskrit, and the hotel strives to offer a tranquil environment amidst the urban energy. As a member of the prestigious Autograph Collection, it combines international standards with a distinctive expression of local culture, featuring curated modern African art and an unmatched vibe.

Recharge in spacious rooms with floor-to-ceiling windows, indulge in award-winning cuisine, or unwind at the famous rooftop bar. Whether for business or leisure, a blissful stay awaits at Sankara Nairobi, where guests enjoy personalized service from a team fully attuned to their needs.

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Location & Accessibility

By Road:

Reaching Sankara Nairobi by road is convenient due to its proximity to Nairobi’s major arterial highways, including Waiyaki Way and the Nairobi Expressway.

From Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA):

✓ Distance: Approximately 21 km (13 miles)
✓ Route: The most efficient route is via the Nairobi Expressway, exiting at Westlands. This elevated toll road significantly reduces travel time, bypassing city center traffic
✓ Travel Time: Approximately 25 to 40 minutes using the Expressway. Without the Expressway (using Mombasa Road/Uhuru Highway), the journey can take 45 to 90 minutes, depending on traffic.

From Nairobi CBD (City Centre):

✓ Distance: Approximately 5 km (3 miles)
✓ Travel Time: 10 to 15 minutes in light traffic
✓ Route: Accessible via Uhuru Highway and Waiyaki Way

By Air

Nairobi is served by two primary airports, both easily accessible from the hotel.

Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO):

✓ Type: The main international gateway to Kenya and East Africa.
✓ Accessibility: Located southeast of the hotel; best accessed via the Nairobi Expressway for a swift arrival
✓ Connections: Offers connections to major international carriers, including Kenya Airways, Emirates, British Airways, KLM, and Qatar Airways

Wilson Airport (WIL):

✓ Distance: Approximately 8 km (5 miles) from the hotel
✓ Travel Time: 15 to 25 minutes by road via Lang’ata Road and Mbagathi Way
✓ Convenience: Ideal for guests connecting to a safari or flying to coastal destinations like Lamu and Diani
✓ Type: The primary domestic hub for regional flights and safari connections (e.g., to Maasai Mara, Amboseli, Nanyuki)

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Accommodation

The hotel features spacious, light-filled rooms and suites, all equipped with floor-to-ceiling panoramic windows, ergonomic workstations, and marble bathrooms with glass partitions.

Superior Room

Superior Rooms are spacious and bright, featuring a contemporary design with a glass partition between the bedroom and bathroom.

✓ Work: Large work desk and ergonomic chair
✓ Views: Floor-to-ceiling panoramic windows offering city views
✓ Entertainment: Fully equipped with all the latest facilities, smart TVs, and free Wi-Fi
✓ Bedding: Bespoke Serta mattresses with luxurious Hanse down toppers (King or Twin options)
✓ Amenities: Atmospheric temperature control panel, down duvets, pillow menu (upon request), and complimentary daily shoe polish

Executive Room (32m² – 34m²)

Located on the Executive floor, these light and airy rooms offer enhanced services and exclusive access to the Sankara Lounge on the 7th floor.

✓ Access: Includes express check-in/out and access to the Sankara Lounge
✓ Comfort: Bespoke Serta mattresses and nightly turndown service ensure ultimate comfort
✓ Amenities: Includes all Superior Room features plus iron and ironing board, all-news cable network, and international TV/movie channels

Sankara Executive Room

The 11 Sankara rooms showcase the ever-evolving, vibrant, and distinctly urban vibe of Nairobi city.

✓ Views: Overlooking Nairobi’s commercial and entertainment hub, Westlands
✓ Features: King bed, wardrobe, luggage rack, working desk, and flat-screen smart TVs
✓ Design: A mix of unique, intimate, chic design and elegance with walnut wooden walls and marble bathrooms flooded with natural light.

Junior Suite (44m²)

Located at the corners of the hotel floor, these suites feature large panoramic windows that offer extensive views of the city.

✓ Bedding: King beds with bespoke Serta mattresses and luxurious Hanse down toppers
✓ Living Area: Furnished with a generous sitting area, coffee table, ergonomic chair, and desk
✓ Decor: Decorated to the highest standards in natural tones with rich silks, wood, leather, and modern African fabrics

Executive Suite (76m²)

For the ultimate luxurious accommodation, these stylish suites feature exquisite furnishing and interior design.

✓ Space: A spacious layout including dedicated areas for work and relaxation
✓ Access: Direct access to the Club Lounge with its spectacular sky view of Nairobi
✓ Amenities: Includes all standard amenities plus premium touches for a superior stay

Presidential Suite

The one-of-a-kind Presidential Suite reflects Sankara’s personality, woven with modern design aesthetic and contemporary style.

✓ Experience: Features meticulously curated art and a distinctive expression of local culture
✓ Target Audience: Ideal for business travelers, global leaders, visionary creatives, and world explorers|
✓ Layout: Elegantly finished with a spacious master bedroom, a large living and dining area, a powder room, a pantry, and an adjoining room

Sankara Lounge (Club Benefits)

Guests booking suites and executive rooms enjoy exclusive access to the 7th-floor Sankara Lounge (Open daily 06:30 – 23:00).

✓ Breakfast: Exclusive à la carte breakfast (06:30–10:30/11:00) or buffet at Artisan
✓ Refreshments: Complimentary non-alcoholic beverages served throughout the day=
✓ Convenience: Use of the lounge for early arrival, late check-out, and as a quiet working area
✓ Business: Complimentary use of state-of-the-art boardrooms for up to 2 hours daily (pre-booking required; extra hours chargeable)
✓ Happy Hour: Complimentary alcoholic beverages and canapés every evening (18:00–20:00). Guests are entitled to entertain one person during cocktail hour

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Dining & Culinary Experience

Sankara Nairobi offers globally inspired cuisine and award-winning dining experiences.

Graze

A New York-style inspired steakhouse featuring a live kitchen, Josper fire grill, open-air terrace, and chef’s table.

✓ Menu: Features aged beef, succulent seafood, and indulgent desserts. Every cut is a masterpiece
✓ Reputation: Reigning World Luxury Restaurant Awards Continent winner in the Luxury Steakhouse/Grill category
✓ Ambiance: Relaxed yet refined service, making it the ultimate destination for an unforgettable steak experience in Nairobi. Dinner reservations are strongly recommended

Sarabi Rooftop Bar

Nairobi’s premier rooftop spot with stunning city views is perfect for locals and travelers alike. 

✓ Menu: Tapas-style shared plates and globally inspired cuisine made with 80% locally sourced ingredients
✓ Drinks: Curated mix of local/international drinks and signature cocktails handcrafted by award-winning mixologists
✓ Vibe: Relaxed chic ambiance that transforms into vibrant nightlife with live band performances every weekend and guest DJs

Good Morning Breakfast (Artisan)

Located on the 1st floor, serving a generous spread of nutritious and energizing breakfast delights.

✓ Offerings: Healthy unprocessed foods, hot and cold dishes, cereals, fresh juices, smoothies, and specialty dishes from all over the world, including a local Swahili stop.

Osteria Romana (Coming Soon)

Savour authentic Italian flavours in a warm, inviting space.

✓ Concept: Perfect for solo work, informal meetings, or catching up with friends
✓ Menu: Light bites for breakfast, lunch, or dinner, accompanied by a selection of wines

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Wellness & Recreation

Sankara means “source of tranquillity,” and the hotel is committed to keeping guests revitalized.

Sankara Nairobi Health Club

✓ Views: Sweeping views over downtown Nairobi
✓ Hours: Open daily 24 hours (Instructor available 06:00 to 22:00)
✓ Service: Qualified personal trainers are always on hand to guide your training
✓ Equipment: Extensive range of the latest cardiovascular and resistance equipment from Technogym

Rooftop Pool

✓ Features: Heated outdoor lap pool, an oasis of relaxation
✓ Service: Sarabi Rooftop Bar offers light cuisine and refreshing drinks poolside
✓ Experience: Enjoy a refreshing morning swim, toast the sunset, or unwind after a busy day. Towels and sun loungers provided

Relaxation

✓ Facilities: Turkish steam room and soothing sauna available for guests to relax after a workout.

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Events, Weddings & Conferences

Sankara Nairobi is one of Nairobi’s premier venues for corporate gatherings, weddings, and special events.

Business Meetings

✓ Support: Adjacent private boardroom and business center available
✓ Facilities: Over 250m² of multi-functional event facilities located on the first floor
✓ Atmosphere: Natural light from floor-to-ceiling windows and an outdoor terrace perfect for breakouts
✓ Tech: Equipped with complimentary high-speed internet, built-in AV equipment, LCD projectors, and teleconferencing capabilities
✓ Venues: Three Woodvale Ballrooms (catering up to 220 guests) furnished with wenge wood, Italian marble, and plush carpeting

Events

✓ Outdoor Space: 600m² of lush garden space accommodating diverse events
✓ Scope: From intimate cocktails and exclusive parties to fashion shows and product launches
✓ Tailored Service: Fully tailored affairs with custom catering cuisine, venue décor, and audiovisual setups

Equipment & Services Available

✓ Supplies: Flip charts, podiums, portable stages, spotlights, and name cards
✓ Business Services: Copying, faxing, printing, and an on-site staffed business center
✓ AV: PA systems, microphones, LCD panels, projectors, videoconferencing, and AV technicians
✓ Catering: Options range from coffee breaks ($20/person) to full dinners ($60/person) and receptions
✓ Event Services: Certified meeting planners, decorators, photographers, security guards, and registration services

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Highlights of Sankara Hotel

✓ Exclusive Club Lounge: The Sankara Lounge offers privacy and premium services for executive guests
✓ Award-Winning Steakhouse: Graze offers the finest steak experience in the city, recognized globally for its quality
✓ Rooftop Experience: Sarabi Rooftop Bar provides unmatched city views, live entertainment, and a vibrant social scene
✓ Curated Art: The hotel features original pieces of modern African artwork, enhancing its contemporary yet warm ambiance
✓ Prime Location: Situated in the heart of Westlands, providing immediate access to Nairobi’s best shopping, dining, and entertainment
✓ Personalized Service: A boutique experience where the team is fully attuned to guests’ needs, ensuring a seamless and memorable stay

2026 Superior Room Rates Per Night Include;

Accommodation on Bed & Breakfast Basis

Weekdays Rate Sunday – Thursday		Weekends Rate Friday & Saturday
Single (1 Guest)	Double/Twin (2 Guests)	Single (1 Guest)	Double/Twin (2 Guests)
Request for Rates	Request for Rates	Request for Rates	Request for Rates

Notes

* Meals are served at specified restaurants
* Superior rooms are at the standard entry-level
* Additional Buffet Breakfast 30 US Dollars per person inclusive of taxes
* Day room rate (subject to room availability) is at 75% of applicable rates
* Rates are applicable only for ‘Tour-Travel’ segments (i.e. leisure clientele only)
* Extra bed for triple occupancy only applicable in Suites at 75 US Dollars supplement
* A maximum of two adults are permitted per room with the exception of the executive suites
* Child in a baby cot (up 4 years old) or up to 12 years sharing a room with an adult can stay free of charge
* Check-out time for day room use is 1800 Hours. Check-out after 1800 Hours is subject to the full room rate
* Two children under 13 years staying in a separate interconnecting room will charge at 75% of the room rate
* Rooms are available for new arrivals from 14:00hrs on the scheduled arrival date. Check out time on the day of departure is 1200 Hours
* Children sharing a room with parents, a maximum of 2 children under the age of 4 years (one baby cot only) or a maximum of 1 child aged 5 – 12 years, sharing a bed with an adult is allowed

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Sankara Nairobi Accommodation

Sankara Hotel Nairobi has 156 contemporary hotel rooms and suites of which

* 7 are Junior Suites
* 2 are Executive Suites
* 65 Rooms are deluxe Rooms
* 82 Rooms are Superior Rooms

The rooms are fully equipped with:

* Ergonomically designed desk and chair
* Complimentary high-speed internet access
* LCD flat-screen TV, DVD player, and surround sound
* Marble bathrooms with walk-in rain showers and separate baths
* Plug and play panel (allows for seamless connection of audiovisual and technological devices to the TV)

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Sankara Nairobi Dinning

The Gallery – Fine Food & Wine
Enjoy our gourmet delicatessen and Nairobi’s finest wine bar.

Open from 6 am to 11 pm

Artisan
The best in global cuisine delivered to the highest standards.

Open from 6 am to 11 pm

Muhibbah
Tempting flavors from across the South East Asian continent.

Open from 12 pm to 11 pm

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Sarabi, Rooftop Pool, and Supper Club
Offering healthy fruit juices and light spa cuisine by day; transforming into Nairobi’s premier lifestyle restaurant and bar by night.

Open from 7 am to 1 am

Sankara Nairobi Services & Amenities
* CD / DVD library
* Private dining room
* Non-smoking rooms
* Valet and self-parking
* 24-hour in-room dining
* One-hour pressing service
* 24-hour multilingual concierge
* 24-hour laundry and dry-cleaning
* Baby-sitting by prior appointment
* Restaurants, lounge, and supper club
* Airport pick-up and limousine service

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Business Services at Sankara Nairobi
* Secretarial service
* 24-hour business services
* Cellular phone rechargers
* Computers – PC and Mac
* State-of-the-art audiovisual equipment
* Complimentary wired or wireless internet access in meeting rooms, as well as Wi-Fi hotspots throughout the hotel

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Sankara Nairobi Meetings & Events
* The latest technology
* State of the art boardrooms
* Personalized event planning
* Natural light and adjoining outdoor terrace
* Three first floor meeting rooms for up to 220 guests; a ballroom, boardroom, and business center

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Additional locations
* Business center boardroom
* Club Lounge with 2 boardrooms
* Sarabi, Rooftop Pool and Supper Club on the 7th floor

Sankara Nairobi Club Lounge
* Concierge service
* 24-hour butler service
* Restaurant reservations
* Flight detail confirmation
* Mobile phone recharging stations
* Two state-of-the-art boardrooms
* Car pick up or rental co-ordination
* Dedicated zones for work and relaxation
* Laundry/dry cleaning pick-up and delivery
* Spa discounts and complimentary neck massage
* Use of Club Lounge for early arrival and late check-out
* Complimentary pressing of clothes and daily shoe polishing
* Guaranteed access to Sarabi, Rooftop Pool, and Supper Club

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Sankara Nairobi Angsana Spa
* Relaxation lounge
* Two rain mist rooms
* Seven treatment rooms
* Treatments with natural ingredients

Open from 8 am to 9 pm

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Sankara Nairobi Gym
* Sauna
* Rooftop Pool
* Turkish steam room
* Open from 6 am to 10 pm
* Latest technology and equipment by Techno gym

Graze is Sankara Nairobi’s signature New York-style steakhouse, widely celebrated as the city’s premier destination for red meat lovers. Designed to offer a bold, modern dining experience, it combines the sophistication of a classic steakhouse with a relaxed, contemporary ambiance.

✓ Ambiance & Design: Graze offers a multi-sensory dining environment that engages guests from the moment they arrive
✓ Live Kitchen: The open-plan kitchen allows diners to watch the culinary team in action, adding a theatrical element to the meal
✓ Chef’s Table: For a more exclusive and interactive experience, the Chef’s Table offers a front-row seat to the kitchen’s creativity
✓ Beyond Steak: While famous for its beef, the menu also features fresh seafood and indulgent desserts, ensuring a complete gourmet journey
✓ Open-Air Terrace: Guests can dine indoors amid the warm, leather-accented décor or on the open-air terrace, perfect for enjoying Nairobi’s pleasant weather
✓ Aged to Perfection: Every cut of beef is carefully selected and aged to ensure maximum tenderness and depth of flavor. Whether you prefer a ribeye, sirloin, or fillet, each steak is treated as a masterpiece
✓ The Josper Grill: The kitchen features a signature Josper fire grill, which cooks meat over charcoal at high temperatures, sealing in juices and imparting a distinct, smoky flavor that defines the Graze experience
✓ The Culinary Experience: At the heart of Graze is a passion for the finest produce and expert preparation. The menu is a celebration of aged beef, succulent seafood, and classic steakhouse sides, all prepared to perfection

Awards & Recognition

Graze has cemented its status as a culinary leader, currently holding the title of Continent Winner in the Luxury Steakhouse/Grill category at the World Luxury Restaurant Awards. Its reputation for consistency and quality makes it a favorite among both hotel guests and locals in Nairobi’s food scene.

Sankara Nairobi Hotel has 156 spacious, beautifully appointed guestrooms, including superior, executive, junior suite, and executive suite categories. Each guestroom is elegantly fitted with an in-room safe, mini-bar, Air conditioning, satellite TV, work desk, floor-to-ceiling panoramic windows, and an iron and ironing board.

The bathrooms are en-suite with separate walk-in rain showers and bathtubs. The executive suites have a private bedroom and a separate lounge area, including a four-seater dining table, a conference table, a sofa, an easy chair, and a bar.

There are 4 on-site restaurants, offering fine dining at its best, with the freshest flavors served in an array of international specialties. Graze Steakhouse offers aged beef, succulent seafood, and indulgent desserts paired to perfection with eclectic wines and whiskies.

The open kitchen, Josper grill, outdoor terrace, traditional booths, and indoor fireplace provide the ideal setting for an intimate business or social experience.

Artisan showcases the finest global cuisine with a live show kitchen and an outdoor terrace. The Opera offers an enticing selection of freshly baked pastries and artisanal cakes, coffee, and a range of fresh juices and smoothies.

The Gallery is an indulgent haven for wine lovers. It features 2 spectacular wine walls and a selection of the finest wines from around the world.

The rooftop Sarabi Pool and Supper Club offers a great escape from the city’s buzz, with healthy juices and light, revitalizing cuisine. The Champagne Bar offers a list comprised of champagnes, champagne cocktails, and an extensive array of the finest single malt whiskies.

Sankara Nairobi, Woodvale Grove, Westlands, Nairobi, has conference facilities equipped with state-of-the-art built-in audiovisual equipment. The lush garden space offers ideal venues for weddings, product launches, exhibitions, charity dinners, and social gatherings.

Angsana Spa features 7 treatment rooms. a relaxation lounge and 2 rain mist treatment rooms. The well-equipped gym has sweeping views of downtown Nairobi and offers a wide range of the latest Technogym cardiovascular and resistance equipment.

Guests can relax and unwind in the Turkish steam room and soothing sauna or cool off with a swim in our rooftop lap pool.

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