Hilton Nairobi is a late 1960s cylindrical high-rise tower located in the shopping and business district, three miles from the Nairobi National Museum, and approximately 11 miles from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport. This location is also 11 miles from Nairobi National Park and 13 miles from the Karen Blixen Museum and Ostrich Park.

Hotel amenities include the gym, sauna, aerobics class, heated outdoor pool, massage treatments, boutique shop, souvenir shop, Jockey Pub, Pool Garden Restaurant, Cafe American, La Patisserie, and Travellers Restaurant. Room service is available 24 hours a day. The hotel also offers concierge assistance, laundry facilities, dry cleaning, high-speed Internet access, a business center, ballroom, four meeting rooms, complimentary garage parking, airport shuttle service, and 24-hour front desk service.

All rooms feature dataports, minibars, tea and coffee facilities, complimentary toiletries, hairdryers, safes, and satellite TV. Rates are based on double occupancy. Charges for extra adults may apply and will be due directly to the hotel.