Sarova Panafric Hotel, Nairobi Upper Hill

Sarova Panafric Hotel sits in Nairobi’s Upper Hill, a short drive from the city center. Its location puts you close to the National Museum, Nairobi National Park, and other city attractions. The hotel’s gardens provide a quiet retreat from the city, with space to sit under the trees or by the pool.

The Flame Tree Restaurant serves breakfast and dinner, with a menu that includes local dishes like Beef Katakata. The Deck Pool Bar & Lounge offers a more casual setting for lunch or drinks by the pool. Both venues overlook the gardens, so you can hear the city without being in it.

Rooms are spread across the main building and the Wangari Maathai Wing, which is designed for solo female travelers. Connecting rooms are available for families, and some rooms have balconies overlooking the city. The hotel also has meeting spaces and event venues, making it a base for both leisure and business travelers.

The gardens are the reason the hotel feels like a retreat. They buffer the city noise and cool the air, especially in the afternoons when the sun is high.