Sofitel Cairo Nile El GezirahvsBarcelo Cairo Pyramids

Both Sofitel Cairo El Gezirah and Barcelo Cairo Pyramids are rated highly by those who travel for a living. On balance, Sofitel Cairo El Gezirah scores significantly higher than Barcelo Cairo Pyramids. Sofitel Cairo El Gezirah has a TripExpert Score of 78 with accolades from 6 reviews including Lonely Planet, Fodor's and oyster.com.

Sofitel Cairo Nile El Gezirah

Tripexpert score:

8/10

Location:3 El Thawra Council St Zamalek, Cairo 11518, Egypt

Price:

From $68/night

Amenities:

Bar/Lounge
Hot Tub
Free Internet
Room Service
Shuttle Bus
Laundry Service

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Expert reviews:

Concierge

"Renovated in 2007 in an elegant, minimalist style by the French luxury-hotel chain, this round tower at the southern end of Zamalek island offers panoramic views from its 433 rooms."

Fodor's

"Contemporary luxury and understated style are the watchwords for the public areas." Full review

DK Eyewitness

"This is one of Cairo’s most stylish hotels. Public spaces look stunning and as the hotel is a cylindrical tower on the southern tip of the island of Gezira, all rooms have terrific Nile views."

Star Service

"Sitting on the southern tip of Gezira Island, the hotel has a commanding view of the broadest stretch of the Nile." Full review

Baths have a tub or rain shower, adjustable magnifying mirrors, plush robes and slippers, L'Occitane toiletries, wall-mounted telephones and hair dryers are either in room or can be requested from reception.

Condé Nast Traveler

88.7

"This cylindrical tower, in the upscale Zamalek business district on El Gezirah Island, was built to ensure that all rooms have Nile views." Full review

Oyster

Upscale

"The four-pearl Sofitel Cairo El Gezirah has 433 contemporary rooms with views of the Nile, thanks to its setting on the southern edge of Gezira Island." Full review

Lonely Planet