"The food at the Terrace is mediocre, but it's a favorite lounging spot for Egypt's TV and movie glitterati and enjoys a steady clientele of those who want to see and be seen." Full review

"With 1,089 rooms, this Marriott on the Nile island of Zamalek is Cairo's largest hotel."

"A classy five-star where you can choose between garden rooms or slightly pricier tower rooms with a better view."

"The centerpiece of this large hotel is a breathtaking palace built by Khedive Isma'il to give French Empress Eugénie a suitable place to stay on her visit for the opening of the Suez Canal." Full review

""Staff never disappoint," and the food in the seven restaurants is "a fine combination of traditional Middle Eastern specialties and Western and Asian staples."" Full review

"Historic atmosphere is thick in the the lobby and other public areas, which all occupy a 19th-century palace." Full review