Hilton Hotels is to open a new property in Nairobi at the end of this year.

Andrew McLachlan, Managing Director, Development, Sub-Saharan Africa said: “I am delighted to announce the upcoming opening of Kwetu Nairobi, Curio Collection by Hilton as we gear up for the East African Property Investment Summit and reaffirm our commitment to Kenya and East Africa more broadly. This incredible new hotel will set the standard for upscale hotels in Nairobi as part of our Curio Collection by Hilton brand.”

The 100-room hotel is located at the junction of Peponi and Kitisuru roads in the Westlands Business District and will feature several dining venues and bars, ten meeting rooms, an outdoor swimming pool, a spa, and gym.

Kwetu Nairobi, Curio Collection by Hilton will join DoubleTree by Hilton Nairobi Hurlingham and Hilton Garden Inn Nairobi Airport hotels. In April, Hilton announced that the historic Hilton Nairobi would close at the end of this year whilst re-affirming its commitment to future growth in the Kenyan capital.