Standing tall in Nairobi’s central business district, is an establishment that has stood the test of time and continues to be an iconic landmark of not only this city, but the County too. Hilton Nairobi, situated along Mama Ngina Street, opened its doors on the 17th of December 1969, and was officially opened by His Excellency the late Mzee Jomo Kenyatta – first president of the republic of Kenya. At inception, the hotel was the tallest building in Nairobi.
Inside Hilton Nairobi is a restaurant with a rich history and ambiance, inspired by a bygone colonial era of travel and rightfully named, Travellers Restaurant. The moment you step into the restaurant, you are immersed into a world of romance that epitomizes rail travel. From the cabin on your left to the service station replica with the station street lights all around you, to the various antique pieces and bags hanging on the walls.
Living up to its name, Travellers restaurant is themed around the British colonial traveler featuring a collection of old leather suitcases and other traveling paraphernalia used by the early British travelers to East Africa (1800-1940s period) creatively poised to create a unique dining ambiance. You get to appreciate why this outlet was and is still is, a social institution with a devoted international clientele who enjoy its unsurpassed service and lively atmosphere and rich history.