When the Pinnacle Tower opens its doors to the public, Hilton will operate the tallest hotel in Africa. At 70 storeys and 300 metres high, the tower under construction in Upper Hill, Nairobi, is expected to be the tallest building in Africa.
America-based Marriott International - now with over a million rooms worldwide - Hiton, Accor, Hyatt and Radisson Group are some of the brands whose expansion in the local market is being watched closely by developers.