Sofitel Nile El Gezirah, Cairo
Expert reviews
“The circular tower has been gracing the Cairo skyline for well over two decades, but the interiors here have been brought up to date, and the hotel has reemerged as a must-visit place among expats and visitors for its bars and restaurants. Contemporary luxury and understated style are the watchwords for the public areas. Rooms are decorated with cool neutral shades and pale pastels.”
“Tired from long travels? Rest up here in a room with superb views and let the staff look after you. This hotel, on the tip of Gezira island, is delightfully quiet, but it can be hard to get a cab out.”
What guests liked
- Top location
- Swimming pool
- Comfortable beds
- Free Wifi
- Private parking
All you need to know
The Sofitel hotels are known for their Parisian glamor and high-end luxury, and the Sofitel Cairo is no exception. Located in the center of Cairo, the Sofitel hotel is the epitome of opulence with vast chandeliers gleaming in the lobby and art deco features, designed by Pierre-Yves Rochon, welcoming you on your arrival.
Guests at the Sofitel Cairo can relax within this urban oasis, which is situated on the southern tip of Gezirah Island. The hotel has its own private promenade where guests can take a luxurious stroll along the riverside, leading to many exclusive shops and restaurants. For guests looking for the ultimate Egyptian retreat, they can take a dip in the idyllic infinity pool overlooking the River Nile, or enjoy a cold glass of bubbles while melting away in the whirlpool bath at the Sofitel Spa.
The Sofitel Cairo hotel is also excellently located for those wishing to explore the city and its many cultural delights. The hotel is conveniently located opposite the Cairo Opera House, and very close to the Egyptian Museum and Khan El Khalili. The hotel is also very close to Cairo’s business and commercial district Zamalek and is the ideal base for anyone visiting the city on business.
The accommodation at the hotel is superb with modern design aesthetics, combining French elegance and Oriental details, with stunning views across the River Nile. Guest rooms are spacious with all the modern amenities that are to be expected from a luxurious 5-star hotel, and the suites are extensive with separate living rooms, private balconies, and butler services allowing guests to truly unwind.
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Location
Recent guest reviews
4 August 2024
Short break
Jacuzzi, location, food
Check in and check out processes are very long
2 August 2024
Good for short visit
Location , clean, room furniture , food and restaurants
High rate
31 July 2024
Fabulous
The friendly staff, wonderul breakfast
Very high prices in the restaurant The swimming pool too small for such a big hotel
27 July 2024
Good hotel, Professional and amazing staff,
Location , staff
Noise during the hight because we got room in the lower floor.
26 July 2024
Very good
The music at the lobby and the view of the Nile.
The receptionist are not very welcoming.
26 July 2024
Very good
The view of the Nile is really beautiful. The breakfast and the service team in the morning are professional. The piano playing in the evening was the best !
Some of the receptionist are not really welcoming. The English level of the staff is not very good. Surprising for a 5 star hotel.
26 July 2024
Pleasant
Near the Nile
Little crowded
13 July 2024
Great location, friendly staff and facilities, but check out policy was disappointing
I really like the hotel's location, friendly staff, and available facilities.
I was disappointed that the hotel had no late check-out option, as our flight was late at night. We had to leave the hotel and find somewhere else to spend our time before heading to the airport. I understand the hotel was fully booked, but keeping a few rooms available for such situations would be helpful. It's all about planning.
10 July 2024
Lovely hotel in great location, on the Nile, with fantastic views and great restuarants.
The location, room, view was perfect. The breakfasts were amazing. Food at the various restaurants was superb. Staff was professional and friendly Pool area lovely Great doorman!
The SPA treatments are very expensive, and I was kept waiting by 35 minutes, so I had 35 minutes less on a treatment that I paid full price for. No apologies were given. The attitude was very casual and nonchalant. I was not impressed at all by the front desk staff at the SPA. The beautician was good though, but she had to rush the treatment. I found the transportation company in the foyer a rip-off and was not impressed by the way it operates. The drivers were all good and helpful, but the management team were out to extort as much as possible from the guests.
8 July 2024
Very good
Mr Mohammed the receptionist had a welcoming and friendly attitude towards us and made sure we had a great time while staying at the hotel also the guest relations , amazing view on the nile
The limited menu for food durning breakfast and also the room service
1 July 2024
Pleasant
Beautiful gardens, swimming pool and the river all around made up for the inappropriate staff behavior. Food was good, hotel rooms and all the areas clean.
The staff was a bit ignorant and sometimes rude :( At the reception, in the cafe, in the restaurant, at the pool reception and everywhere else :( Except for the pool staff, they were very nice. Even their taxi driver behaved as if I was his employee.
1 July 2024
Not as good as other Sofitel I’ve stayed at. Bit disappointed
Nice location
Strange entrance poor bathroom in the room
30 June 2024
Very good
Good location. Good amenities. Clean room.
Noisy AC unit in the room. Food and drink service was at times very slow.
25 June 2024
Needs to step up their game. Very friendly staff.
Friendly staff. Good restaurants. Great location. Lovely, airy communal areas. With our “partial view of the Nile”, we actually had a full view and could see 3 Pyramids in the distance.
The rooms need updating (no USB charge ports and old fashioned decor), as does the promotional video that runs on the hotel room TV. In a location with a clientele and staff of almost all black and brown faces, having a promo video showing only fair skinned women enjoying luxury in Cairo, is very telling of the ideals of this hotel chain. Very disappointing to see in 2024.
24 June 2024
Fabulous
The service and treatment
Check point before the hotel entrance 7
19 June 2024
Good place
Location is good and the service is good
19 June 2024
Excellent
the view is superb and the Restuarant is very good and the view from the restaurant is nice. the lobby is spacious, and the double height ceiling is adding more light to the place
the toilet is a bite old but clean and functions is very good
18 June 2024
Good in general for a short stay
Location Clean Food Comfortable bedding Outdoor space and views
Old room Noisy ( isolation not good between rooms and too much noise coming from outside boats and loud music till early morning )
12 June 2024
Very good
Amazing location on the nile, excellent concierge and great breakfast
The rooms are not the best and the amenities are a bit lacking.
11 June 2024
Best Nile view, Great Location and Service
Great hotel and location. Best Nile river view you ever get in Cairo. Great breakfast. Smiley staff everywhere. Hospitality at best. Best housekeeping (Awwad) ever. Very nice professional gentlemen answered all the questions and fulfilled all the demands and big thanks to Mr. Hesham
Nothing
26 May 2024
Nice
Location Someone called Mohamed in the concerg section was friendly and helped me on booking my ticket to the Oprah house
The price is over
23 May 2024
The view is amazing, but
Its ok it has the best veiw of the nile has great facilities and its fun but not worth the price at all its like you are in a year 2007, 5 star hotel
19 May 2024
Very good
Location &staff and comfortable
Some times I faced some delayed response from room service
10 May 2024
Pleasant
Location and hotel staff, comfortable rooms
All is very well and everyone tried their best Staff in restaurants should be more attentive and polite, they are very busy must be better organized. Hotel is on the old side and needs renovation but is clean and comfortable
Hotel facilities
Food & Drink
- - Restaurant
- - Bar
- - Breakfast in the room
- - Snack 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
- - Barber/beauty shop
- - Family rooms
- - Lift
- - Safety deposit box
- - Packed lunches
- - Car hire
- - Heating
- - Air conditioning
- - Designated smoking area
- - Minimarket on site
Business facilities
- - Meeting/banquet facilities (additional charge)
- - Business centre (additional charge)
- - Fax/photocopying (additional charge)
Reception services
- - 24-hour front desk
- - Express check-in/check-out (additional charge)
- - Currency exchange
- - Tour desk
- - Luggage storage
- - ATM/cash machine on site
- - Concierge service
- - Private check-in/check-out
- - Lockers
- - Invoice provided
Activities
- - Sauna
- - Fitness centre
- - Casino
- - Spa and wellness centre (additional charge)
- - Massage (additional charge)
- - Hot tub/Jacuzzi (additional charge)
- - Hammam
- - Evening entertainment
- - Beauty Services
- - Facial treatments
- - Body treatments
- - Body scrub
- - Body wrap
- - Spa facilities
- - Steam room
- - 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
- - Yoga classes
- - Personal trainer
- - Fitness/spa locker rooms
- - Themed dinner nights (additional charge)
- - Happy hour (additional charge)
- - Live music/performance
- - Live sport events (broadcast)
Outdoors
- - Garden
- - Terrace
- - Outdoor pool
- - Sun terrace
- - Outdoor pool (all year)
- - Outdoor furniture
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)
Parking
- - Parking garage
- - Accessible parking
Accessibility
- - Wheelchair accessible
- - Lower bathroom sink
Pool and wellness
- - Infinity pool
- - Pool bar
- - Sun loungers or beach chairs
- - Sun umbrellas
- - Kids' pool
- - Swimming pool
- - Swimming Pool
Miscellaneous
- - 24-hour security
- - Key access
- - Key card access
- - Security alarm
- - Smoke alarms
- - CCTV in common areas
- - CCTV outside property
- - Fire extinguishers
- - Delivered food is securely covered
- - Access to health care professionals
- - Face masks for guests available
8 August 2024
Best view, worst reception.
Location and view
Unprofessional reception, slow room service, financial dealings