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Sankara Nairobi

5.0 of 5
Woodvale Grove, Westlands, Nairobi 00606, Kenya
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Sankara Nairobi
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Miami
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13 reviews 13 reviews
10 hotel reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2013 NEW

It is one of the best hotels in Nairobi for business, considering the facilities and location. It only has two problems, the wifi conection is very poor in the rooms, and to walk around is not the safest place in the city. Excelent Bar just 100 mts from the Hotel call Gipsy, very diverse, great music and food.

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Johannesburg, South Africa
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9 reviews 9 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2013 NEW

I stayed at Sankara several times and every time I go I am pleased with the quality of the rooms and the restaurant as well as the roof top bar. The design of the hotel is exceptional with magnificent lighting and attention to detail on every decoration from the lobby to the bars to the parking lots. However the pricing... More

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Ahmedabad, India
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9 reviews 9 reviews
8 hotel reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2013 NEW

We spent a night at Sankara which is in a very busy Westland area, next to the biggest mall in Nairobi. The rooms were very modern and well-furnished with all modern amenities. The bathroom had a glass partition, which could be shuttered for privacy. The security on entry was efficient and polite. The breakfast included was fantastic. Such a variety... More

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London
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21 hotel reviews
Reviews in 24 cities Reviews in 24 cities
26 helpful votes 26 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 May 2013

I stayed here for two nights on business and held a conference there too. The rooms were modern and spacious and the staff helpful. We dined here and the food was excellent and the service too. The bathrooms were lovely but lack hooks for towels which was a big strange.

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Nairobi
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2013

I recently had the opportunity to stay at Sankara on a stop over business trip. The hotel has taken great care to ensure security of its residents with cctv cameras everywhere and rigorous checks at the entrance even for known hotel guests which can sometimes be annoying. The rooftop bar has good service and so is the spa on the... More

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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 May 2013

Coming from a Travel Agent who sees plenty of luxury hotels, this was by far one of the best I've stayed in. Room was fantastic - very modern and clean with uniquely African touches. Staff was phenomenal from check in to the waiters at the restaurant, very accommodating and pleasant.

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New Delhi, India
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 May 2013

Good place, good food and nice location, if you want to stay in westlands, then its a good place.. traffic is very bad, so stay close to where you want to go. Coming back, the food is very good in the hotel and the service is also nice. The bed was too soft for my liking.

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Chicago, Illinois
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41 reviews 41 reviews
12 hotel reviews
Reviews in 24 cities Reviews in 24 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 April 2013

This review is only for the rooftop lounge and cocktails at the Sankara. The rooftop offers the most excellent views of Nairobi while lounging by the pool on the top. Cocktails are excellent. My Tanqueray dirty martini was perfectly prepared, although it cost me close to $15 (wait, am I back in Chicago?). Come here for the views, stay for... More

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Knysna, South Africa
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15 hotel reviews
Reviews in 27 cities Reviews in 27 cities
68 helpful votes 68 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 April 2013

Booked in by my business partner from Nairobi. I spend two nights in the great place. Truly a 5* hotel, fantastic spar.very central. Hotel is full with Americans from American embassy and UN headquarter... Breakfast is big , but you have to wait forever for the toast that you have to do yourself, does not suit a 5* place. The... More

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Moscow, Russia
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14 reviews 14 reviews
9 hotel reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 April 2013 via mobile

The hotel is very nice. Reasonable gym and nice roof top pool. Location seems to be not great. We were warned by staff not to go out on foot at night as it can be dangerous in the area. We did not eat dinner in the hotel but breakfast was very nice.

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Sankara Nairobi Hotel
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Address: Woodvale Grove, Westlands, Nairobi 00606, Kenya
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Region: Kenya > Nairobi
Amenities:
Bar/Lounge Business Centre Fitness Centre Free High-Speed Internet Free Parking Restaurant Room Service Suites Swimming Pool Wheelchair access
Hotel Style:
#2 Business Hotels in Nairobi
#3 Luxury Hotels in Nairobi
#5 Romantic Hotels in Nairobi
#6 Best Value Hotels in Nairobi
#10 Family Hotels in Nairobi
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Hotel Class:5 star (5*)
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