This archive report was first published on 26 June 2020.
June 26, 2020 - Nairobi, Kenya - In a bid to tame the spread of the COVID-19 virus, Sarova Hotels and Resort has reopened its city restaurants, Thorn Tree and Flame Tree, to the public for indoor dining after a three-month closure.
The restaurants, located at Sarova Panafric and Sarova Stanley, will operate between 7am-7.30pm daily for dine-in and offer take away as well as delivery services in line with the hotel's larger strategy to open in phases.
Speaking on the re-opening, Sarova Hotels and Resorts Managing Director Jimi Kariuki said, "We are delighted to be able to open in the current climate and have reinvented our offering to suite our customers and ensure that they are comfortable and safe as they enjoy our services."
The hotel has also repurposed 80 rooms into office spaces to offer a serene working environment for those seeking some time away from working from home.
Some of the safety protocols the hotel will employ include frequently cleaned and sanitized surfaces, linen-less tables, social distancing, and sanitized tableware and glassware.
The restaurant will also offer the option of disposables including cutlery, menus, paper serviettes, and condiments provided in disposable sachets and on request.
