Sofitel Nile El Gezirah, Cairo
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“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
10 March 2024
Luxurious and Comfortable Stay
so relaxing
fast responses
very helpful staff
best view
luxurious stay
the hotel was crowded a little bit
and the noise from surrounding clubs
2 March 2024
Very good
The view
Old hotel
27 February 2024
Pleasant
The rooms are not renovated
27 February 2024
Stay in the heart of Cairo
The location is mainly the main reason i always book in this hotel.
1- staff insisted to fill out the service review and mention their names.
2- You cant keep your window at night open due to the noises from the night clubs up to 5 am.
3- Vegan options in the in room dining are so limited.
24 February 2024
Fabulous
Great location. Efficient staff. Good facilities.
23 February 2024
This is a 5 star hotel and I paid a lot of money for it, I had the most uncomfortable sleep.
Room, furniture and design old and dated, needs complete refurbishment.
location is very good.
View is excellent.
I asked for a quite room, my room was opposite to the service door, staff keep coming in and out, talking and laughing.
Although my room had Nile view (which was excellent) it was close to the bar/club next door with blazing music.
Nile boats stops in front of the hotel till late hours in the morning with extremely loud music.
14 February 2024
Very good
Perfect
12 February 2024
Please renovate it
Location
Rooms are old
12 February 2024
Very nice
Amazing location, fantastic Nile river view,
the facilities are nice and very clean,
Amazing, kind, and lovely staff,
the food is very clean and nice,
The Moroccan restaurant is amazing, much much better than their others,
The bathroom door,
10 February 2024
Fabulous
Everything, especially the complementary birthday cake.
9 February 2024
Very good
The location
There is no grocery market around the hotel.
5 February 2024
Good
Very good
Restaurant is expensive
5 February 2024
The location of the hotel and the view are amazing
The location of the hotel is excellent and the view is beautiful, but the room facilities are not as ambitious as expected
The rooms are small and the furniture is old
30 January 2024
nice stay
location is very nice as it has very nice Nile view and room is spacious with many closets & very comfortable bed. Breakfast has lots of varieties. Staff are very friendly where they tries their best to accommodate our needs and I appreciate Mohammed Abdulhaleem who cleans my room as he takes care of details.
Rooms are not very sealed against outside noise where music is heard inside room until early morning.
27 January 2024
it was a pleasant stay with a bright and beautiful view
liked the location , room view , clean
rooms are a bit small , furniture old style and mostly the lightning in the room is very bad . need to consider improving it
19 January 2024
The staff was very helpful. Special the housekeeper Mahmoud was very good
Location very good
Nothing everything was fantastic
14 January 2024
Very good
location is great
14 January 2024
Loved the views
Outstanding location and views
rooms are getting a bit worn out and aging
11 January 2024
Good
Excellent breakfast
Rooms above restaurants and clubs were very noisy at night
10 January 2024
Fabulous
staffs in 16th floor. was professional.
workers try to help us.
not that much thing to blame.
7 January 2024
I love the view of location
I like the location
The old furniture and facilities
6 January 2024
Fabulous
Location and vibe
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26 December 2023
Very good
Great location and comfortable rooms with a nice view of the nile
Spa could have been better
25 December 2023
Very good
Breakfast staff was courteous.
Breakfast was not as per our expectations. There were very limited vegetarian options and absolutely no Indian vegetarian options.
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
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