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Sarova Panafric

3.5 of 5
Kenyatta Avenue, Nairobi 72493, Kenya
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Sarova Panafric
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London, United Kingdom
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9 reviews 9 reviews
8 hotel reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2013 NEW

I staved in the Sarova Panafric for a week between 12-19th May. First to get the bad bits out of the way. The hotel could do with a bit of a refurb. There is a little bit of tiredness about the decor and facilities and the menu at the restuarant is quite small. Also - and most annoying - the... More

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Nairobi, Kenya
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3 hotel reviews
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5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2013

Panafric is a great option for the traveller who wish to stay close to the Central Business District while still enjoying an amount of tranquility away from the buzz of Nairobi. Although its respectable age, Panafric has successfully adapted to increasing demands of business and private travellers alike. The rooms are modern and comfortable. The Flame Tree restaurant is excellent.... More

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Anthony N, General Manager at Sarova Panafric, responded to this review
17 May 2013

Dear Guest, Many thanks for taking the time to share your feedback with us. We’re ecstatic to know that you enjoyed every element of your stay with us but above all, we’re elated that you enjoyed exceptional customer service. Our staff strives to provide warm, welcoming service always, and making your stay with us great. Thank you for your feedback... More

London, Canada
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3 hotel reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 May 2013

All staff were professional and well-mannered. Room service food was amazing, laundry service is above par (well folded and cleaned). Rooms are slightly old and have a 10+ year old tube TV. Ambiance is still really enjoyable.

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Anthony N, General Manager at Sarova Panafric, responded to this review
17 May 2013

Dear Guest, Many thanks for taking the time to share your feedback with us. We’re ecstatic to know that you enjoyed the ambiance of your room. Its great to hear that our room service food was amazing as we thrive to offer our guests with unmatched dining experiences. We hope that next time you will get time to enjoy our... More

Nairobi, Kenya
Top Contributor
51 reviews 51 reviews
15 hotel reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
17 helpful votes 17 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 May 2013

The Panafric has an excellent and well managed restaurant. The food is well done and the steaks are to die for. Try the T-Bone steak. There is no greater T bone steak than this in Nairobi. The restaurant also has a good ambiance and an excellent veranda seating

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Anthony N, General Manager at Sarova Panafric, responded to this review
9 May 2013

Dear Guest, Many thanks for taking the time to share your feedback with us. We’re ecstatic to know that you enjoyed your meal at the Flame Tree Restaurant but above all, we’re elated that you enjoyed the Steak Friday promotion. Its great to hear that our steaks are the best steaks in town as we thrive to offer our guests... More

Lagos, Nigeria
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3 reviews 3 reviews
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 May 2013

I stayed in Sarova Panafric with my fiancé for 4 days.As soon as we alighted from the airport cab that brought us,we were welcomed at the door by a concierge in a colorful presumably national costume and once we got to the check-in desk we were offered napkins to clean our hands and a refreshing glass of apple and ginger... More

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Anthony N, General Manager at Sarova Panafric, responded to this review
9 May 2013

Dear Guest, Many thanks for taking the time to share your feedback with us. We’re ecstatic to know that you enjoyed every element of your stay with us but above all, we’re elated that you enjoyed exceptional customer service. Our staff strives to provide warm, welcoming service always, and making your stay with us great. Its also great to note... More

Nairobi
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 May 2013

We are a training & consultancy firm and as such, we conduct trainings on a regular basis. We have no training facilities of our own and as such, we always outsource. We conducted a training involving 20 people at the sarova panafric on the dates indicated. We were assigned a room on the 2nd floor. The service provided was excellent.... More

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Anthony N, General Manager at Sarova Panafric, responded to this review
9 May 2013

Dear Mburu, Many thanks for taking the time to share your feedback with us. We’re ecstatic to know that you enjoyed your conferencing with us but above all, we’re elated that you enjoyed excellent customer service and found our food to absolutely great! Our staff strives to provide warm, welcoming service always, and making your stay with us great. Thank... More

London, United Kingdom
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33 reviews 33 reviews
29 hotel reviews
Reviews in 27 cities Reviews in 27 cities
32 helpful votes 32 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 May 2013

Stayed here in a standard twin room for one night before going on safari, upon return from safari spent a few hours by the pool. - If your booking the cheapest rooms ensure you ask for a renovated one - Standard rooms only have a shower but the water pressure and temperature were good, but rooms are quite small -... More

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Anthony N, General Manager at Sarova Panafric, responded to this review
9 May 2013

Dear Guest, Thank you very much for sharing your great experience at Sarova Panafric on Trip Advisor. We do appreciate your positive feedback. Its great that you selected Sarova Panafric and that we didn't let you down. I am glad to read that you found our team members so welcoming. Sarova Panafric is wholly committed to serve our guests exceptionally... More

Brussels, Belgium
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80 reviews 80 reviews
46 hotel reviews
Reviews in 51 cities Reviews in 51 cities
62 helpful votes 62 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 April 2013

we stayed here during our first night in Kenya. It is an excellent place for an overnight stay. The food is good, rooms are nice. There is also a swimming pool and security on every floor. We would stay here again.

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Anthony N, General Manager at Sarova Panafric, responded to this review
19 April 2013

Dear Guest, Many thanks for taking the time to share your feedback with us. We’re ecstatic to know that you enjoyed your stay with us but above all, we’re elated that you enjoyed exceptional customer service. Our staff strives to provide warm, welcoming service always, and making your stay with us great. Please feel free to contact us, in case... More

Monrovia, Liberia
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8 reviews 8 reviews
5 hotel reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 April 2013

Would highly recommend and would stay again. Another great Sarova facility. Awesome reception, very clean, modern rooms, good food and service. Got a free upgraded room. Good location but Nairobi can be very congested with traffic. Plan travel time accordingly. WiFi was weak.

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Anthony N, General Manager at Sarova Panafric, responded to this review
19 April 2013

Dear Guest, Many thanks for taking the time to share your feedback with us. We’re ecstatic to know that you enjoyed your stay with us but above all, we’re elated that you enjoyed exceptional customer service. Our staff strives to provide warm, welcoming service always, and making your stay with us great. Please feel free to contact us, in case... More

Tananarive, Antananarivo, Madagascar
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7 reviews 7 reviews
6 hotel reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 April 2013

sarova panafric hotel is at the heart of nairobi city, so the hotel is great for in town routes (shoppings, meetings, workshops, e.t.c). The hotel operates at international level (five stars). and all services are being provided at professional level. I would recommend this hotel for highly packed, tight schedule business issues.

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Anthony N, General Manager at Sarova Panafric, responded to this review
19 April 2013

Dear Charles, Many thanks for taking the time to share your feedback with us. We’re ecstatic to know that you enjoyed your stay with us but above all, we’re elated that you enjoyed exceptional customer service. Our staff strives to provide warm, welcoming service always, and making your stay with us great. Please feel free to contact us, in case... More

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Also Known As:
Sarova Panafric Hotel
Sarova Panafric Hotel Nairobi
Sarova Panafric Nairobi
Panafric Hotel Nairobi
Panafric Hotel
Address: Kenyatta Avenue, Nairobi 72493, Kenya
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Region: Kenya > Nairobi
Amenities:
Bar/Lounge Business Centre Free Breakfast Free High-Speed Internet Free Parking Restaurant Room Service Suites Swimming Pool Wheelchair access
Hotel Style:
#14 Family Hotels in Nairobi
#17 Business Hotels in Nairobi
Price range (per night): INR7,264 - 14,913
Hotel Class:3.5 star (3.5*)
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
Idyllically located 5 minutes drive from the CBD and 18 Kms from Jomo Kenyatta Internationa Airport, amidst beautifully landscaped gardens in a quiet suburb of Nairobi, Sarova Panafric offers 164 rooms in a range of standard, superior, club and suites- all recently refurbished and decorated in a contemporary vibrant African style. Named in honor of the Pan African movement, Sarova Panafric was inaugurated by the first president of Kenya H.E. Mzee Jomo Kenyatta on the 5th January 1965 and truly represents Neo Africa. Enjoy leisurely meals at the lively and warm Flame tree restaurant, once the watering hole for freedom fighters, spies and foreign correspondents and named after the Flame Tree that holds pride of place in the gardens. Sarova Panafric offers state of the art banqueting and conferencing facilities with a range of meeting and function rooms equipped with the latest audio visual and WIFI equipment. To wind up the day, take a dip in the pool or go for a leisurely massage – or simply enjoy a cool drink to the soothing sounds of Africa’s rhythm Sarova Panafric is also located a short 0.5 Kms from Kenya's Landmark 'Kenyatta International Conference Centre (KICC)' , an events venue in Africa. ... more   less 
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