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InterContinental Cairo Semiramis, an IHG HotelvsCairo Marriott Hotel & Omar Khayyam Casino
Both hotels are highly recommended by professionals. On balance, Cairo Marriott Hotel & Omar Khayyam Casino scores marginally higher than InterContinental Cairo Semiramis. Cairo Marriott Hotel & Omar Khayyam Casino has a TripExpert Score of 80 with accolades from 7 reviews including Concierge, DK Eyewitness and Condé Nast Traveler.
InterContinental Cairo Semiramis, an IHG Hotel
Fodor's
DK Eyewitness
Rough Guide
Star Service
Condé Nast Traveler
Lonely Planet
Corniche El Nil, PO Box 60, Cairo 11511, Egypt
From $62/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
Fodor's "This modern high-rise was, for many years, the center of the city's hotel life." Full review
DK Eyewitness "This is possibly the bestlocated hotel in town – it is on the river, just south of Midan Tahrir."
Rough Guide "Spacious, elegant rooms, plus a gym, a pool, the Haroun al-Rashid nightclub... and seven restaurants offering cuisine from around the world."
Star Service "As one of the original Nile riverfront properties, the Semiramis is one of the city's grande dames." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler90.0
"Named for the Assyrian queen Semiramis, this "excellent high-rise" with hanging gardens is in "a great location" facing the Nile and near the Egyptian Museum and Cairo Opera House." Full review
Lonely Planet "The elegant foyer at the Semiramis InterContinental is a popular Cairo meeting place, and its 1st-floor restaurants are among the best in the city." Full review
Cairo Marriott Hotel & Omar Khayyam Casino
Frommer's
Concierge DK Eyewitness Rough Guide Fodor's Condé Nast Traveler Lonely Planet
16 Saray El Gezira, Zamalek, Cairo 11211, Egypt
From $71/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Frommer's "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
Concierge "With 1,089 rooms, this Marriott on the Nile island of Zamalek is Cairo's largest hotel."
DK Eyewitness "The former palace has undergone a great deal of change but it still boasts some glorious public spaces and the nicest garden in town."
Rough Guide "A classy five-star where you can choose between garden rooms or slightly pricier tower rooms with a better view."
Fodor's "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
Condé Nast Traveler84.0
""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
Lonely Planet "Historic atmosphere is thick in the the lobby and other public areas, which all occupy a 19th-century palace." Full review
