All very modern and 'bling' but watch out for some ridiculous rules. We tried to have a beer on the 7th floor pool terrace, it was full so we were put in the 'Champagne Bar' (menu comes on iPads - bit cheesy, and you cannot deviate from the menu e.g. don't try ordering a gin martini..the menu say vodka martini and that is what you will have). In the Champagne Bar you cannot have a beer, even though we pointed out that they put us in there. Manager would not even contemplate it...bit childish and very unfriendly. That said their carpark is very nice....

Sankara is very good!! its lovely! i like it. its very luxurious!

its well located in Westilands, Nairobi. It has git customer focused staff.

i like the pool situated right on top of the hotel and the view is good from the poolside.

The food is lovely.

Sankara Hotel keep it up!

I travel to Kenya for business and stayed at the Intercontinental for my first trip and the Sankara for my second and third trips to Nairobi. While both are safe and well-run establishments, I will continue booking at the Sankara because of the quality of the hotel, the cost, and the amenities. I would say it's definitely on par with a modern business hotel in the States.

As a woman arriving at the airport alone, the car service could not have been easier to book, the staff were efficient and polite, and the hotel itself is very well-appointed and comfortable. While it's located in a very busy and noisy part of the city, my rooms were always quiet and I felt completely safe while on the property.

The food is really what stood out for me in comparison to the Intercontinental. I am extremely cautious and follow a limited diet when I am in Africa but the variety of food at the Sankara was incredible and delicious, especially the Thai restaurant.

All in all, great hotel and I highly recommend it for anyone!

Staff very attuned to customer needs, and very helpful. Business Center staff went out of the way to call an airline when online check-in was not functioning properly. Relaxing bars and very good breakfast spread. Prompt airport pick-up and drop-off, at a decent price. When I had to travel to Burundi and Tanzania for a couple of days, hotel cheerfully held one of my luggage pieces, saving me excess baggage charges. Walking distance to Sarit Centre and Westgate where the Arts Cafe and Nakumatt can be found. A good place to stay in Nairobi.