Sarova Imperial Hotel Kisumu

Sarova Imperial Hotel is located in the heart of Kisumu’s buzzing Central Business District. This cozy, luxurious city stay provides a stylish, ultra-modern industrial-chic design while incorporating time-honored hospitality. Whether visiting for business or leisure, guests are perfectly positioned to explore Kisumu’s dynamic social and arts scene while enjoying a profound connection to the local Jokisumo culture.

Location & Accessibility

Pivotal to Kisumu City and strategically located near the shores of Lake Victoria, the hotel provides seamless access to government offices, financial institutions, historical landmarks, medical facilities, shopping centers, and major transport terminals.

By Road

✓ The hotel sits along Achieng’ Oneko Road within the CBD
✓ The property is situated off the bustling Jomo Kenyatta Highway
✓ Nairobi is located 355 kilometers away, taking about a 5-hour drive

By Air

✓ Flights from Nairobi to Kisumu take approximately 50 minutes
✓ Kisumu International Airport is located just 8 kilometers away
✓ The airport transfer takes a highly convenient 10-minute drive

Accommodation – Rooms & Suites

All 95 of the rooms are crafted to provide an inviting space that subtly says, “Settle in.” Each room is bright and airy, holding a neutral, Zen aesthetic that makes our guests feel truly at peace. Modern furnishings that complement the hotel’s overall industrial-chic theme are incorporated into the function-meets-comfort spaces.

Deluxe Rooms (73 Rooms — 21 to 23 sqm)

✓ Private shower & WC
✓ Fitted with a mini-fridge
✓ Equipped with air conditioning
✓ Features high-speed wireless internet
✓ Secure safe-deposit box for personal items
✓ Large smart TV with satellite connectivity
✓ Direct dial telephone with VOIP capabilities
✓ Thick blackout curtains ensure a restful sleep
✓ Dual razor outlets operating on both 220 & 240 volts
✓ World-renowned tea and coffee making facilities are provided
✓ These bright and airy rooms hold a neutral, Zen aesthetic across 21 to 23 sqm
✓ Large double-glazed windows allow in natural lighting while minimizing outdoor city noise

Deluxe View Rooms (16 Rooms — 23 sqm)

✓ Private shower & WC
✓ Fitted with a mini-fridge
✓ Equipped with air conditioning.
✓ Features high-speed wireless internet.
✓ Secure safe-deposit box for personal items
✓ Large smart TV with satellite connectivity
✓ Direct dial telephone with VOIP capabilities
✓ Thick blackout curtains ensure a restful sleep
✓ Dual razor outlets operating on both 220 & 240 volts
✓ Spans 23 sqm with a focus on function-meets-comfort spaces
✓ World-renowned tea and coffee making facilities are provided.
✓ Large double-glazed windows seamlessly allow in beautiful natural lighting.

Deluxe Rooms – Differently Abled (3 Rooms — 32 sqm)

Especially curated with our guests in mind, features and amenities are within easy reach. Our staff will endeavor to assist differently-abled guests as much as possible and will attempt to anticipate your needs.

✓ Equipped with a handy shower stool
✓ Fitted with a convenient mini-fridge
✓ Features high-speed wireless internet
✓ Equipped with standard air conditioning
✓ Secure safe-deposit box for personal items
✓ Large smart TV with satellite connectivity
✓ Direct dial telephone with VOIP capabilities
✓ Thick blackout curtains ensure a restful sleep
✓ Dual razor outlets operating on both 220 & 240 volts
✓ World-renowned tea and coffee making facilities are provided
✓ Upgraded grab rails and handrails are installed in the private shower and WC
✓ Spans a generous 32 sqm with all accessibility features positioned within easy reach
✓ Large double-glazed windows allow natural lighting while minimizing outdoor city noise

Premium Signature Suites

Each of our spacious premium suites features an intriguing signature theme, a visually appealing interior, luxurious comforts, and amazing lake and city views.

1) The Orchid Suite (1 Room — 44.60 sqm)
2) The Jasmine Suite (1 Room — 47.52 sqm)
3) The Wild Rose Suite (1 Room — 40.32 sqm)

Suite Amenities

✓ Includes a hairdryer
✓ Fitted with a mini-bar
✓ Equipped with air conditioning
✓ Features high-speed wireless internet
✓ Secure safe-deposit box for personal items
✓ Large smart TV with satellite connectivity
✓ Direct dial telephone with VOIP capabilities
✓ Thick blackout curtains ensure a restful sleep
✓ An ironing board and iron are provided in-room
✓ Dual razor outlets operating on both 220 & 240 volts
✓ World-renowned tea and coffee making facilities are provided
✓ The luxurious master bathroom features a private bath, separate shower, and WC
✓ Large sliding, double-glazed windows successfully minimize noise while framing stunning views

Global Room Features & Policies

✓ Ramps are provided for seamless wheelchair mobility
✓ Fire retardant carpets are fitted across all guest rooms
✓ A strict no-smoking policy applies inside all guest rooms
✓ Wheelchairs are readily available on-site through guest services
✓ Dedicated outdoor smoking zones are accessible throughout the property
✓ Guest rooms utilize an electronic key card system with automatic self-locking doors

Dining & Culinary Experience

The culinary experience at the Sarova Imperial Hotel pays tribute to the “Jokisumo” and the deep influences of the wider Western region, beautifully supporting and connecting diners to local culture and history. Delicious continental and global flavors are seamlessly incorporated using a variety of sustainably sourced ingredients, ensuring our guests fresh, delicious meals.

Florence Restaurant

Named after Port Florence, Kisumu City’s original moniker in the 1900s, this venue celebrates traditional and global cuisine.

✓ Wood elements provide a warm ambiance
✓ Named after Port Florence, Kisumu’s original 1900s moniker
✓ The spacious main restaurant holds a classic aesthetic and a timeless design
✓ Meals are served in either a la carte or buffet style for intimate dinners or large groups
✓ World-class trained chefs bring exceptional gastronomic expertise, featuring engaging live cooking

Breakfast: 0630 Hours – 0930 Hours
Lunch: 1230 Hours – 1430 Hours
Dinner: 1930 Hours – 2230 Hours

The Perch Rooftop Bar & VIP Lounge

Known as Kisumu’s ultimate rooftop escape, this venue stands as the ideal spot for a sophisticated nightcap.

✓ Operating hours are from 1030 Hours to 2230 Hours
✓ Offers casual elegance and chill vibes set to smooth, relaxing music
✓ It is the ideal rooftop retreat after a long day to enjoy a cocktail or a nightcap
✓ Overlooks the stunning Kisumu city skyline with Lake Victoria shimmering on the horizon
✓ Features a trendy rustic-industrial design with bold colors, exposed brick, and sleek metals

The Palms Coffee Shop

A cozy little nook tucked away at the corner of the hotel’s main lobby.

✓ Welcomes guests daily from 1000 Hours to 2000 Hours
✓ Tucked away as a cozy little nook in the corner of the hotel’s lobby
✓ Bordered by potted palms that allow nature to create an easy-going vibe
✓ The delightful smell of freshly brewed coffee and baked sweet treats fills the air
✓ An ideal space to catch a refreshment upon arrival, before departure, or during a casual catch-up

Guest Services, Facilities & Amenities

A collection of modern amenities and personalized services structured to ensure a comfortable stay for both business and leisure travelers.

✓ Check-in time is at 2:00 PM
✓ Check-out time is at 10:00 AM
✓ Same-day laundry services are provided
✓ Features a fully equipped fitness room
✓ Secure luggage storage is available on site
✓ Electronic safe-deposit boxes are available
✓ Secure parking is available on a 24-hour basis
✓ Offers professional wake-up and turndown services
✓ Provides an exclusive VIP lounge for premier guests
✓ Provides full high-speed Wi-Fi coverage across the hotel
✓ Cashless payments are accepted via M-Pesa and online options
✓ Provides reliable 24-hour limousine, shuttle, and taxi services

Conferences & Events

Sarova Imperial Hotel is your definitive go-to destination for the best conferencing and event facilities in the lakeside city.

MICE & Banqueting Facilities

✓ Stationery is provided
✓ High-speed Wi-Fi is available
✓ Features hi-tech audio-visual equipment
✓ Offers full photocopy, fax, and telephone services
✓ Adjoining break-out areas are ideal for light networking over tea or cocktails
✓ Features an option of 10 modern rooms ranging from Mayfair Hall to smaller boardrooms
✓ Perfect for hosting meetings, product launches, banquets, birthdays, and anniversaries
✓ The Victoria Terrace is an atrium-style space on the 1st floor that fits up to 300 guests

Venue Spaces & Capacities

Sarova Imperial Hotel features 10 state-of-the-art conference and event spaces, including dedicated boardrooms and syndicate rooms. Each space is uniquely designed to provide a productive, elegant environment for corporate events, product launches, or private celebrations.

Mayfair Hall

The hotel’s flagship event venue, offering an expansive multi-functional space equipped for high-profile gatherings.

✓ Hosts 100 guests in an expansive boardroom setup
✓ Fits 150 guests in a highly dynamic U-shape layout
✓ Comfortably seats 300 guests in a grand theatre format
✓ Accommodates up to 400 guests for premium cocktail events
✓ Accommodates 200 guests in either classroom or roundtable banquets
✓ Serves as the ultimate premium setting for major conventions, corporate product launches, and lavish wedding receptions

Baobab Hall

A premier, large-scale venue designed to facilitate large presentations, galas, and corporate seminars with absolute ease.

✓ Seats 80 guests in a grand boardroom setup
✓ Fits 120 guests in an interactive U-shape layout
✓ Seats 250 guests in a spacious theatre configuration
✓ Hosts 130 guests in roundtable or classroom formats
✓ Accommodates 300 guests for vibrant social cocktail events
✓ Provides an exceptionally flexible layout perfect for annual general meetings and elegant evening dinner ceremonies

The Oak

A stylish modern room that strikes the perfect balance between mid-sized corporate meetings and upscale social receptions.

✓ Seats up to 100 guests in an efficient theatre layout
✓ Accommodates 60 guests for a detailed roundtable dinner
✓ Fits 50 guests in boardroom, U-shape, or classroom setups
✓ Hosts up to 200 guests for upscale evening cocktail receptions
✓ Features a highly versatile layout and a sophisticated aesthetic ideal for corporate workshops and product rollouts

The Victoria Terrace

A stunning, centrally located atrium space that infuses fresh air and a vibrant atmosphere into any social gathering or networking event.

✓ Located centrally on the first floor
✓ Accommodates a capacity of 300 guests
✓ Features a stunning, open atrium-style layout
✓ Works beautifully as an active breakout area for large networking groups
✓ Provides an exceptional outdoor-feel event space tailored for dynamic corporate cocktail parties and private milestones

Mahogany

A beautifully designed mid-sized conference room tailored perfectly for executive board meetings, workshops, and team training sessions.

✓ Hosts 16 guests in a boardroom layout
✓ Fits 16 guests in a dynamic U-shape configuration
✓ Accommodates 20 guests in roundtable or classroom setups
✓ Comfortably seats up to 30 guests in a traditional theatre format
✓ Delivers a fully connected environment ideal for professional presentations and focused collaborative seminars

Thorn Tree

A dynamically structured room well-suited for interactive team seminars, strategic sessions, and medium-sized presentations.

✓ Accommodates 18 guests in a roundtable layout
✓ Fits 14 guests in classroom or U-shape setups
✓ Securely hosts 15 guests in a boardroom layout
✓ Accommodates 25 guests in a traditional theatre arrangement
✓ Seamlessly blends function and comfort to support highly productive and engaging team brainstorming sessions

Mangrove

A specialized corporate room tailored for focused regional team meetings, reviews, and smaller professional workshops.

✓ Accommodates 15 guests in a boardroom layout
✓ Comfortably fits 15 guests in a collaborative U-shape configuration
✓ Offers a private environment fully optimized for seamless group discussions and strategic corporate planning

Camphor

A quiet and focused mid-sized syndicate space designed specifically for team collaboration and seamless project execution.

✓ Fits 14 guests in a practical U-shape layout
✓ Securely hosts 15 guests in a classic boardroom format
✓ Provides an intimate and modern setting tailored for corporate planning sessions and confidential team reviews

Jacaranda

A compact, highly professional syndicate room ideal for small executive teams, private strategy sessions, and interviews.

✓ Fits up to 7 guests in a U-shape setup
✓ Comfortably hosts 10 guests in a classic boardroom layout
✓ A highly private and comfortable workspace designed for successful executive collaboration and small group analysis

Cedar

An efficient, multi-configuration syndicate space structured to handle small group breakout sessions and intimate business reviews.

✓ Fits 5 guests in a roundtable layout
✓ Hosts 7 guests in a functional U-shape layout
✓ Comfortably seats 10 guests in a boardroom configuration
✓ Offers a practical and quiet setting perfectly optimized for focused corporate breakouts and private task force operations

The Fig

An ultra-private and cozy meeting nook designed for highly confidential executive interactions or micro-meetings.

✓ Offers an ultra-private setting
✓ Accommodates up to 5 guests in a roundtable setup
✓ Provides a quiet, elegant environment perfect for intimate executive decision-making and small-scale private dining

Excursions & Activities

Sarova Imperial Hotel Kisumu serves as an incredible base for exploring the rich cultural heritage and natural beauty of the Lake Victoria region.

On-Site Hotel Activities

Palms Coffee Shop

✓ Catch up on the day’s happenings.
✓ Ideal for an informal meeting with a friend.
✓ Sip on a cappuccino or iced tea with a pastry.
✓ Located in a cozy corner of the main hotel lobby.
✓ Serves as a delightful reading nook to relax with a good book.

The Perch Bar & Lounge

✓ Elevate your evening.
✓ Enjoy laid-back music and delectable bar bites
✓ Experience a cozy Kisumu night in a sophisticated ambiance
✓ Offers scenic, panoramic views of Kisumu City from high above
✓ Features a fine drinks selection to perfectly end your busy day

Life-Size Chess Atrium

✓ Adds an extra layer of excitement to your stay
✓ Set beautifully against the hotel’s elegant main atrium
✓ It is both mentally stimulating and uniquely memorable
✓ Move giant pieces across the floorboard as you plan your move
✓ Suitable for seasoned players and beginners seeking a new challenge
✓ Step into an immersive world of strategy by becoming a physical part of the game

Local Kisumu Day Tours

We highly recommend booking these incredible local day tours operated by our trusted partners at African Spice Safaris.

Kisumu Impala Sanctuary & Museum Tour

✓ Explore the traditional Luo homestead setup
✓ Learn about the cultural history of Western Kenya
✓ Watch impalas, big cats, and rare Sitatunga antelopes
✓ Enjoy bird watching and glass-bottom boat rides on the lake

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Dunga Beach & Hippo Point Excursion

✓ Watch hippos from the famous open viewing point
✓ Enjoy peaceful picnics and fun team-building activities
✓ Experience authentic local fishing activities and scenic boat rides

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Kit Mikayi Heritage & Cultural Tour

✓ Explore the massive rock formation featuring three large rocks on top
✓ Experience a deeply cultural journey to this famous natural local shrine

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Ndere Island National Park Boat Safari

✓ Discover an island of incredible beauty and absolute serenity
✓ Expect a thrilling 45-minute speedboat ride departing from Kisumu

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Local Art Markets & Souvenir Shopping

✓ Find numerous beautiful decorations and authentic paintings
✓ Browse the Kisumu Art House for a wide variety of art collections

Hotel Highlights

Sarova Imperial Hotel Kisumu perfectly pairs ultra-modern, industrial-chic style with time-honored hospitality, serving as the premier luxury sanctuary in the vibrant lakeside city.

✓ Located in the heart of the Kisumu CBD
✓ Offers 95 rooms including 3 signature suites
✓ Boasts 10 modern conference and event facilities
✓ Showcases a stunning, immersive life-size chess atrium
✓ The Perch Rooftop Bar showcases stunning views of Lake Victoria
✓ Situated a highly convenient 10-minute drive from Kisumu International Airport

2026 Sarova Imperial Hotel Kisumu Accommodation Rates Per Night;

Accommodation on Bed & Breakfast Basis

Notes

* Lunch 35 US Dollars per person
* Dinner 40 US Dollars per person
* Breakfast 27 US Dollars per person
* Premium Packed Lunch 30 US Dollars per person
* Standard Packed Lunch 25 US Dollars per person
* Day Room Use extension up to 1800 Hours – 50% of the applicable booking rate
* Arrival and check-out times: Daily check-in is 1400 Hours, and check-out is at 1000 Hours

Children Policy

* Children up to 2.99 years sharing with adult/s – no charge
* Children aged 3 to 12 years sharing with 1 or 2 adults – each pays 50% of the applicable per-person adult double room rate
* Children aged 12 to 16 years sharing with 1 or 2 adults – each pays 75% of the applicable per-person adult double room rate

Sarova Imperial Hotel Kisumu features 95 tastefully furnished rooms including 3 signature suites, all with access to a fitness room for an enriching experience. The hotel’s main restaurant celebrates traditional and global cuisine while the impressive rooftop bar and lounge overlooking amazing city & lake views are perfect for a well-deserved nightcap.

The lobby patisserie is great for a quick catch-up over freshly brewed coffee and our superior conference and banqueting facilities guarantee successful event outcomes.  This luxurious city stay provides a stylish, ultra-modern design while incorporating time-honored service delivery that makes us the preferred hotel in Kisumu whether on business or leisure travel.

The culinary experience at the Sarova Imperial Hotel pays tribute to the “Jokisumo” and the various influences of the wider Western region that support and connect diners to local culture and history. Delicious continental & global flavors are incorporated through a variety of sustainably sourced ingredients that guarantee our guests fresh, delicious meals.

Sarova Imperial Hotel is your go-to for the best conferencing and event facilities. With an option of 10 rooms ranging from the Mayfair Hall to boardrooms & smaller syndicate rooms, they have the capacity to shape your meetings, product launches, banquets, birthdays & anniversaries into memorable events. 

Sarova prides itself on curating experiences that guests will cherish forever. From the pre-wedding party right to the nuptial exchange ceremony, let the events and banqueting team create a personalized event, with excellence.

Places of interest near Sarova Imperial Hotel include Walter Edwin Owen Memorial Park, Kisumu Museum, Kisumu Impala Sanctuary, Kit Mikayi, Kisumu Bird Sanctuary, Hippo Point, and Ndere Island National Park.

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