Kempinski Nile Hotel, Cairo
Expert reviews
“You enter this Nileside tower through a rather cramped, bland lobby, but things definitely get better in the rooms, which are bright and modern, with nice art hung on the walls and skinny balconies. Compared to its rivals, though, service can be a little off, and the swimming pool is a bit small.”
“Comfortable rooms, lots of amenities, and excellent dining experiences—the breakfast buffet at the Italian eatery is particularly good—make it easy to unplug at this luxury hotel on the edge of Garden City.”
What guests liked
- Top location
- Swimming pool
- Comfortable beds
- Great views
- Free Wifi
All you need to know
Situated at the bank of the River Nile, in Cairo’s upscale Garden City district, the Kempinski Nile Hotel presents a remarkable experience for guests with breathtaking river views.
The luxury five-star boutique hotel provides an ultimate urban retreat with aesthetically pleasing rooms and top-tier amenities. Its prime location on the Nile’s east bank allows guests to relax at the rooftop pool while savoring magnificent river scenes.
The hotel is conveniently positioned in Cairo’s Garden City area, making it an ideal base for exploring the city and its numerous iconic attractions. The Egyptian Museum and other famed sites like Tahrir Square and the towering Cairo Tower are within close proximity. It serves as an excellent choice for individuals seeking a blend of luxury and historical exploration.
With its 137 rooms and 54 unique suites, the hotel offers an array of accommodation choices whether for individual travelers or groups. The hotel also boasts four exquisite dining areas, a fully-equipped gym, and a spa for luxury treatment booking, enhancing guests’ experience.
Patrons appreciate their time at the Kempinski Nile Hotel because of its prime location in the city center, its high-quality dining options, and the soothing jazz bar for relaxation.
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Location
Recent guest reviews
31 December 2025
Good
Everything was very pefrct specially aya and abeer from reception was bery help ful
Nothing
30 December 2025
Fabulous
Size of rooms Restaurants in the hotel and the bar at the last floor Friendly staff
Hotel is a bit old,a refresh would be great
30 December 2025
Fabulous
A lovely hotel situated along the Nile with beautiful views. The rooms are comfortable, the buffet breakfast is nice, and the staff are very helpful. Overall, a pleasant and relaxing stay.
During the Christmas week, the breakfast area was very busy and slow. A more spacious entrance would suit the hotel's charm.
27 December 2025
Exceptional
The staff are wonderful especially the reception and guest realtions We hope to came back here agian i must thank my brother for recommending his hotel Thank u mariam and Raneem for the smooth check out
25 December 2025
Exceptional
Very unique place, quality of comfort and high standards of service, starting from the welcoming staff on entrance to the reception.
Actually my favourite hotel for the past 3 years. We really feel like home
25 December 2025
Good stay
Good location and facilities
They probably could have added more play areas for children.
22 December 2025
Worth to stay again and highly recommended.
Location Interiors / decorations Clean Illumination Friendly staff Breakfast variates
I wish that all rooms are carpeted instead of wood floor.
22 December 2025
Exceptional
Thank you for everything Abeer
20 December 2025
Exceptional
The food options could be been better (room service)
19 December 2025
Very pleasant and friendly with a nice rooftop pool and good service
Substantial and varied breakfast with delicious omelettes as well as more traditional Egyptian fare. Plenty of fruit and breads too.
Upgraded Nile view room had a fairly restricted view of the Nile, which was a bit disappointing. There seemed to be a court of some kind directly in front of the room.
18 December 2025
Go there and enjoy the vibs
Every single thing is forged to satisfy you In Kempinski nile you feel at home but even better, in a way that every staff wants to please you and look after you. We felt the warmth and relaxation of the vibes. Many thanks for everyone ❤️❤️❤️
The entrance of the hotel can be more spacious to mach with the grandeur of the welcoming
17 December 2025
Exceptional
Excellent service, great food. Second time there and it did not disappoint.
15 December 2025
Very good
Very professional, very good service on every level the breakfast was amazing. Offering Egyptian specialties and intercontinental with a huge selection of everything. Very efficient housekeeping and room service.
I was very disappointed when stepped on the roof terrace. I was looking forward to swim in the big swimming pool. At my huge disappointment it was a very small pool maybe 10m. Max. The pictures on the website are very misleading.
13 December 2025
Great stay, I’d recommend
Friendly nice restaurants, good location, staff not obsessed with tips
Dining hours in various restaurants made it difficult to find a good lunch
12 December 2025
Exceptional
Very comfortable and quiet
10 December 2025
Fabulous
Room cleanliness, bed was very comfy, excellent bathroom, breakfast is fantastic and the curly breakfast host were very attentive , didnt catch her name, heated pool on the roof also fantastic,sauna, steam really good
Jacuzzi jets are very worn and weak, pool opening hours(only until sunset, in winter 5pm)
8 December 2025
Was fine, but will probably not stay again.
Very clean room, spacious room, rich breakfast, overall kind staff.
There were a few things, mostly small (for example had to ask twice to be served during breakfast, only one bottle of shower gel in the room) but one stood out where during breakfast someone from staff was really not welcoming and had a rude attitude. After having communicated about this to hotel staff, they took this to heart but then when discussing about it our comment was challenged which was inappropriate.
7 December 2025
Excellent small city hotel
superb inhouse Turkish restaurant
Reception area not so imposing - a bit cramped.
7 December 2025
Comfortable stay with stunning view of the Nile.
Our Nile-facing room was excellent. Spacious, clean, in a peaceful setting. The room had a lovely balcony for two people to sit and enjoy a drink. The staff was supportive and attentive. A great breakfast spread was a bonus.
Everything was good.
6 December 2025
Best hotel on the Nile to stay in while visiting Cairo!
The room suite was great and breakfast was amazing. Location of the hotel is also convenient and close to the museums, mosques and historic places that we visited. The hotel is also located in a quieter part of Cairo far from loud noises and traffic congestions. All the staff members at Kempinski were very friendly and provided exceptional service. I will definitely miss the view of the the river Nile from the terrace while watching the boats and ships passby!
There is absolutely nothing we didnt like about this hotel.
5 December 2025
Excellent service from staff
Location, decor, the room , cigar room
Twin rooms don’t come with balconies
5 December 2025
Exceptional
We were given an excellent room that truly exceeded all our expectations. The space was beautifully designed, extremely comfortable, and far better than what we had anticipated. This upgrade made our stay particularly memorable and added an extra level of enjoyment to the experience.
4 December 2025
Excellent hotel in the heart of Cairo
Right from the get go, our experience was amazing. The staff were very friendly, helped us with any questions and concerns we had. We got the Presidential suite and it was humongous with so many rooms and so much space. We were pleasantly surprised by the size since the hotel looked smaller from the outside.
Nothing.
2 December 2025
Fantastic
Comfortable, good view & timely service
Nil
29 November 2025
Nice stay near the Nile River
Very good breakfast and great room view
28 November 2025
Great base for Cairo trips
Concierge and staff great
Not sound proof for street Average sandwiches /swarma yikes No toothbrush No body lotion
27 November 2025
Good hotel in great location with helpful and welcoming staff.
Good hotel in an excellent location with lovely staff. The spa and massage were particularly good.
Hotel restaurant was very expensive for food in Egypt.
25 November 2025
Great stay in Cairo
Professional and courteous staff (much praise to Ibrahim at breakfast), clean and comfortable room and easy location and access to various sites (Giza, Old Cairo, airport). Stayed at various Kempinski hotels and they always meet expectations. 100% recommended.
25 November 2025
Very elegant hotel with very welcoming staff.
Beautiful hotel. Fabulous dining options. Tried them all. Welcoming staff. If you want to be treated like a valued guest instead of just a room number this is the place for you. Particularly liked the roof top alfresco dining watching the sun go down over the Nile and the lights of Cairo coming on along with those of the boats plying their trade on the river. Memorable.
All good.
22 November 2025
A lovely hotel only spoilt by the general delapidation of the surrounding area.
It would have been good to have more options for an a la carte breakfast instead of a full buffet which I did not want to eat.
18 November 2025
Very nice, great view
Excellent buffet breakfast and room service breakfast
Roof desk closed for a private party. I had planned to use and enjoy it. Keep it open for the paying customers. Private parties can use another space
18 November 2025
Very good
I liked the atmosphere
The space is dated. Couches dirty and the air was not working in the living area. The cost is way to high when transportation is not included.
18 November 2025
Will stay with this chain again.
Professionalism
No problem in particular
15 November 2025
Peace and luxury in the heart of Cairo
Luxury hotel, great room, restaurants on site, excellent breakfast, pool on the roof and sunbeds for sunbathing. Room service available too if you arrive in the night. Good location for accessing all the sights, and in a nice safe area. Highly recommended
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13 November 2025
Excellent Hotel
Excellent location with really fabulous staff
NA
13 November 2025
Fabulous
The staff , Carols and Raneem are exceptional , they both made sure that all is comfortable for me , even the housekeeping staff at the 3rd floor were very polite and nice (the morning and the n8ght shift) The breakfast is also good and , the jazz bar as well.
Nothing
12 November 2025
Fabulous
The staff were very friendly and the hospitality is exceptional. Special thanks to Munir, Hassan, and Kamel.
12 November 2025
great
the rooms were very comfortable and all the staff went above and beyond, particularly Mahmoud in the breakfast room.
The pool area on the roof is a bit cramped but not sure what could be done about this
11 November 2025
The Amazing Kempinski
Most amazing hotel experience ever , and we’ve been around , we love kempinski chain in particular, we’ve been to few Kempinski hotels in middle east and Europe but honestly this the best in service, thanks to Christina in reception she really made our trip she is extraordinary professional ,welcoming , excellent attitude provides truly 7 stars and world class service , thanks kempinski and million thanks Christina
10 November 2025
Great location, lovely stay but not 5 star
Very central location, very easy to get an Uber. The staff is very very friendly. The bed is very comfortable. Very clean.
The TV doesn’t have Netflix and can only be mirrored by an android phone, we had iPhones so were unable to use the tv. The hotel is nice, but doesn’t feel like a real luxury 5 stars. While the staff is very friendly, they do not have the high-end hospitality training necessary. For example, the brought us whole fruits in a plate with a cling film wrap; no cutlery or plates. They got us the room service by carrying the plate in by hand, without a tray or table. These are small things that differentiate a luxury five star hotel from a 4 star one.
8 November 2025
Great and lovely place to stay in
Staff are friendly and professionals The guest relations manager was extremely helpful and supportive. I genuinely thank her for such great service
All were great
8 November 2025
Exceptional
The staff are so helpful and nice especially Hassan from reception with professional services and attention to details
8 November 2025
Will recommend to friends and hopefully return
Very good value for money , the staff are fantastic , from concierge , reception , housekeeping etc and the breakfast amazing with again incredibly helpful and smiling staff .
The swimming pool could be more shaded
7 November 2025
Amazing
Location is perfect Very nice view over the Nile Great, friendly and professional staff The reception agent was great, he offered free upgrade Great cafe at the lobby Angelic voice at the Jazz bar
6 November 2025
Exceptional
Thanks to Saber and Walied and Carlos and can’t forget the guest relation Raneem for their amazing and outstanding service
6 November 2025
Exceptional
Thanks to Saber and Walied and Carlos and can’t forget the guest relation Raneem for their amazing and outstanding service
5 November 2025
Beautiful hotel stay in Cairo
Fantastic hotel. Perfect location for Cairo with plenty of comfort. Strongly recommend.
5 November 2025
Not bad hotel, but could be much improved
Could be much better
Staff could be better,
4 November 2025
Exceptional customer service, a wonderful night's sleep and a hearty breakfast
Impeccable service at reception, bar and breakfast. The choice of breakfast items was vast, including a large array of fruit which has been lacking in our other Egypt hotels. Huge bedroom with a bath and separate shower. After a disrupted journey and late arrival due to a cancelled internal flight, we were enormously grateful to be granted a late checkout.
Decor in our suite of rooms was a little dated and the pictures in the bedroom were really uninspiring - to the point that on a wall with four pictures, they displayed two pairs of identical prints. The sofa in the sitting room was stained. Notwithstanding these comments, we were hugely gratified to have been upgraded.
Hotel facilities
Food & Drink
- - Restaurant
- - Bar
- - Special diet menus (on request)
- - Kid meals (additional charge)
- - Wine/champagne (additional charge)
- - Fruits (additional charge)
- - Coffee house on site
General
- - Room service
- - Non-smoking rooms
- - Facilities for disabled guests
- - Family rooms
- - Lift
- - Safety deposit box
- - Chapel/shrine
- - Packed lunches
- - Car hire
- - Heating
- - Allergy-free room
- - Air conditioning
- - Designated smoking area
Business facilities
- - Meeting/banquet facilities (additional charge)
- - Business centre (additional charge)
- - Fax/photocopying (additional charge)
Reception services
- - 24-hour front desk
- - Currency exchange
- - Tour desk
- - Luggage storage
- - ATM/cash machine on site
- - Concierge service
- - Lockers
Activities
- - Sauna
- - Fitness centre
- - Spa and wellness centre (additional charge)
- - Massage (additional charge)
- - Hot tub/Jacuzzi
- - Evening entertainment
- - Spa facilities
- - Spa lounge/relaxation area
- - Foot bath
- - Spa/wellness packages
- - Back massage
- - Neck massage
- - Foot massage
- - Couples massage
- - Head massage
- - Hand massage
- - Full body massage
- - Fitness
- - Fitness/spa locker rooms
- - Tour or class about local culture (additional charge)
- - Live music/performance (additional charge)
Entertainment and family services
- - Babysitting/child services (additional charge)
Cleaning services
- - Laundry (additional charge)
- - Dry cleaning (additional charge)
- - Ironing service (additional charge)
- - Trouser press (additional charge)
- - Daily housekeeping
Outdoors
- - Outdoor pool
- - Outdoor pool (all year)
Accessibility
- - Wheelchair accessible
- - Toilet with grab rails
Pool and wellness
- - Rooftop pool
- - Heated pool
- - Pool bar
- - Sun umbrellas
- - Swimming pool
- - Swimming pool
Miscellaneous
- - 24-hour security
- - Key card access
- - Security alarm
- - Smoke alarms
- - CCTV in common areas
- - CCTV outside property
- - Fire extinguishers
- - Breakfast takeaway containers
- - Delivered food is securely covered
- - Access to health care professionals
- - Face masks for guests available

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1 January 2026
Exceptional