Sankara Nairobi

Sankara Nairobi, Autograph Collection is a 5-star luxury hotel set in Westlands, at 05 Woodvale Grove, placing it in the middle of Nairobi’s commercial, dining, and nightlife belt while still feeling distinctly refined. The property is positioned by Marriott as an “Autograph Collection” hotel—design-led, contemporary, and intentionally rooted in a sense of place—appealing strongly to executives, diplomats, and high-net-worth leisure travelers who want a premium base close to the city’s most active district. A signature highlight is the rooftop lifestyle: Sankara’s Sarabi Rooftop concept is promoted as a premier skyline-view setting—poolside by day, social by night—with curated drinks, globally-inspired cuisine, and regular live entertainment. Marriott also explicitly lists a heated rooftop pool, reinforcing the hotel’s “city resort” feel despite its business-first location. For dining, the hotel’s standout is Graze Steakhouse, styled as a New York–inspired steakhouse with a live kitchen and Josper grill. Sankara states that Graze is a World Luxury Restaurant Awards “continent winner” in the Luxury Steakhouse/Grill category—one of the clearest “award-winning steakhouse” credentials tied to the property. Beyond amenities, Sankara’s identity is elevated by its curated art-forward interiors and place-based styling, consistently framed by the hotel as a blend of contemporary luxury and local character. That mix—plus the rooftop scene and destination dining—explains why it remains a frequent choice for both business travelers and Nairobi’s social set looking for a polished, high-energy address in Westlands.